NBSTSA PSI CST

This document contains the newest 2026/2027 NBSTSA PSI CST Exam Review questions with fully verified and detailed answers. It includes all 150 Q&A covering topics such as brain anatomy, perioperative aseptic technique, surgical instrument handling, hemicolectomy procedures, sterile tray management, and surgical technologist responsibilities in the operating room. Fully graded and designed for instant exam preparation, this resource ensures surgical technology students are fully prepared for a gu...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2023 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterecto...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2023 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterecto...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2023 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterecto...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2023 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterecto...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2023 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterecto...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2023 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterec...