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CST Exam A (51-100)

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CST Practice Exam A Continued (51-100)

Pregunta 1 de 50

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Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in an immediate use sterilizer for unwrapped instruments?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 1 minute

  • 3 minutes

  • 5 minutes

  • 7 minutes

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 50

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The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is gathering supplies to initiate a Bier block for the surgical patient. Which of the following items does the surgical technologist give to the ACP to assist in displacing the blood?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • pneumatic tourniquet

  • stockinette

  • Esmarch bandage

  • Coban

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 50

1

Which of the following hormones regulates urine concentration based on reabsorption?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • ADH

  • PTH

  • ANP

  • GFR

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 50

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A surgeon has just completed an incisional biopsy and would like to have an immediate diagnosis. The MOST appropriate NEXT step is to send the specimen to pathology in a

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • dry specimen container so that a frozen section can be completed.

  • container containing normal saline so that a frozen section can be completed.

  • dry specimen container so that a permanent section can be completed.

  • specimen container containing normal saline so that a permanent section can be completed.

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 50

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In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • tort

  • libel

  • malpractice

  • slander

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 50

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Which of the following must be done before sterilizing an instrument with a lumen.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Allow the instrument to dry completely.

  • Ensure the stylet is still within the lumen.

  • Inject a small amount of distilled water into the lumen.

  • Wrap the instrument separately in a peel pack pouch and place in the tray.

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 50

1

Which of the following should occur after a Veress needle is inserted?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Place a trocar in the umbilical area

  • Provide the camera to the surgeon

  • Verify the white balance of the camera

  • Connect the insufflation tubing

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 50

1

Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cytoplasm

  • nucleus

  • DNA

  • cell membrane

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 50

1

In metastatic cancer, which of the following systems allows for tumors to extend beyond the regional area?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • skeletal

  • lymphatic

  • endocrine

  • respiratory

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 50

1

For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • TVH

  • cataract extraction

  • TURP

  • Myringotomy

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 50

1

Which of the following is the receiving nerve end of all transmission?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cell body

  • dendrite

  • axon

  • trigger zone

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 50

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A surgical "time out" must be performed prior to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • leaving the pre-op holding area.

  • making the initial incision

  • placing the grounding pad

  • intubating the patient

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 50

1

The opening in the occipital bone which the spinal cord passes through is the foramen

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • of Monro

  • magnum

  • rotundum

  • of Bochdalek

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 50

1

When preparing cannulated instruments for steam sterilization, the instrument lumen should be

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • dry for dynamic air removal and wet for gravity displacement

  • wet for dynamic air removal and dry for gravity displacement

  • dry for both dynamic air removal and for gravity displacement

  • wet for dynamic air removal and for gravity displacement

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 50

1

When steam comes into an autoclave from an outside source, the steam is heated in the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • vacuum system

  • chamber

  • thermostatic trap

  • jacket

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 50

1

Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • pituitary gland, thalamus, cerebrum, cerebellum

  • brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum

  • cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata

  • brain stem, midbrain, hypothalamus, thalamus

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 50

1

Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in which the bowel was accidently perforated during the procedure?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • I

  • II

  • III

  • IV

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 50

1

A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Carotid endarterectomy

  • femoral-popliteal bypass

  • abdominal aneurysmectomy

  • saphenous vein ligation

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 50

1

During a laparoscopic appendectomy, which of the following types of staplers should the surgical technologist have ready on the back table for removing the appendix and ensuring no spillage of bowel content?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • intraluminal

  • linear

  • skin

  • purse-string

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 50

1

During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Gelfoam

  • irrigation

  • cauterization

  • suture ligature

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 50

1

During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • handling of the specimen

  • maintaining the patient's operative record

  • clearing residual blood from the surgical field

  • maintaining the sterile field and neutral zone

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 50

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When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed.

  • Instruments should be closed and assembled.

  • All instruments should be checked to be the same metal type.

  • Cleaning solution should be changed.

Explicación

Pregunta 23 de 50

1

Which of the following important considerations should be taken by the surgical technologist when it comes to the suture material for third intention closure?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • A low-capillary action suture will not retain moisture.

  • Choosing the proper tensile strength of the suture can aid in healing

  • The handling of suture is more important than the suture material

  • The size of the suture is more important than the suture material.

Explicación

Pregunta 24 de 50

1

Which of the following is the name of the biological indicator used for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Geobacillus stearothermophilus

  • Bacillus atrophaeus

  • Staphylococcus aureus

  • Escherichia coli

Explicación

Pregunta 25 de 50

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Which of the following is MOST likely to be used when applying a sterile dressing to a skin graft recipient site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • bolster

  • ABD pad

  • 4x4s

  • Steri-Strips

Explicación

Pregunta 26 de 50

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Which of the following surgical instruments will a surgeon use in dissection of a breast tumor?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Potts scissors

  • electrosurgical unit

  • Metzenbaum scissors

  • #11 blade

Explicación

Pregunta 27 de 50

1

A surgical incision that is sutured together so that the wound edges are in direct contact with one another is referred to as which of the following types of closure?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • granulation

  • primary intention

  • secondary intention

  • delayed closure

Explicación

Pregunta 28 de 50

1

The anterior chamber of the eye is located between the cornea and the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • posterior chamber

  • lens

  • pupil

  • iris

Explicación

Pregunta 29 de 50

1

After completion of a procedure, the nurse notices that the arms were extended beyond 90 degrees. This may have caused injury to the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • brachial plexus

  • humeral head

  • femoral nerve

  • supraspinatus

Explicación

Pregunta 30 de 50

1

Which of the following types of connective tissue fastens muscle to bone?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cartilage

  • ligament

  • synovium

  • tendon

Explicación

Pregunta 31 de 50

1

What does the acronym TM stand for in otorhinolaryogology surgery?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • tympanic membrane

  • transurethral meatus

  • total myomectomy

  • total metastasis

Explicación

Pregunta 32 de 50

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A surgeon requests a patient to be placed into the lithotomy position for the surgical procedure. Which of the following positioning devices must be obtained?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • leg stirrups

  • chest rolls

  • bean bags

  • axillary rolls

Explicación

Pregunta 33 de 50

1

When using a laparoscopic set-up, potential hazards associated with the equipment include

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • non-ionizing radiation

  • nitrogen embolus

  • pneumoperitoneum

  • fiberoptic beam fire

Explicación

Pregunta 34 de 50

1

When performing a parotidectomy, which of the following nerves is identified and preserved with the use of a nerve stimulator?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • facial

  • recurrent laryngeal

  • acoustic

  • vagus

Explicación

Pregunta 35 de 50

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A patient is undergoing a laser vocal cord nodule ablation. During the procedure, the anesthetist calls for all action to cease due to an airway fire that has suddenly occurred. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the fire?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • The draping near the patient's face was compromised.

  • Wet sponges were used around the endotracheal tube cuff.

  • The laser-specific endotracheal tube was not used.

  • The draping was ignited by the heat near the surgical site.

Explicación

Pregunta 36 de 50

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During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon determines that the procedure will convert to an open case. Which of the following incisions is preferred for access?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • subcostal

  • vertical

  • transverse

  • thoracoabdominal

Explicación

Pregunta 37 de 50

1

Which of the following is a heavy, curved, tapered needle?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Mayo

  • Keith

  • Ferguson

  • Arterial

Explicación

Pregunta 38 de 50

1

During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • defamation

  • sentinel event

  • malpractice

  • abandonment

Explicación

Pregunta 39 de 50

1

Which of the following items should be disposed of in an appropriate sharps container?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • skin rake

  • drill pin

  • damaged instrument

  • arthroscopy trocar

Explicación

Pregunta 40 de 50

1

Which of the following is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Allen

  • Lahey

  • Heaney

  • Duval

Explicación

Pregunta 41 de 50

1

During a Nissen fundoplication, after the pneumoperitoneum is established and trocars are placed, which of the following is the NEXT step?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • The stomach is mobilized and divided from the omentum.

  • The upper portion of the fundus is wrapped around the esophagus.

  • The phrenoesophageal membrane is dissected free.

  • The surgeon performs a saline drop test.

Explicación

Pregunta 42 de 50

1

Which of the following should be included on an orthopedic set-up

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Smith perforator

  • Potts scissors

  • Key elevator

  • Heaney clamp

Explicación

Pregunta 43 de 50

1

A surgeon is performing a procedure to repair damage from a gunshot wound to the chest. Which of the following types of drains should the surgical technologist have available at the end of the procedure?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • passive

  • suction

  • gravity

  • underwater

Explicación

Pregunta 44 de 50

1

A thyroidectomy that was done earlier in the day is being brought back for excessive bleeding from the incision. Which of the following items are needed for this case?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Monocryl suture and harmonic scalpel

  • laps, silk ties, and hemoclips

  • Vicryl ties, pledgets, and Alexis

  • nylon suture, Raytec, and Geralds

Explicación

Pregunta 45 de 50

1

A plastic surgeon performs surgery PRIMARILY on which of the following anatomical systems?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • vascular

  • genitourinary

  • endocrine

  • integumentary

Explicación

Pregunta 46 de 50

1

An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • permits penetration by sterilant.

  • allows for condensation that produces wet packs.

  • allows for exposure to peracetic acid.

  • is dictated by the surgeon's preference.

Explicación

Pregunta 47 de 50

1

Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • A Bankart repair, one week post-procedure

  • a laparotomy incision with a cicatrix

  • an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a finger, two weeks post-procedure

  • an abdominal incision, 20 minutes post-closure

Explicación

Pregunta 48 de 50

1

Preparing instrument sets and packages for sterilization requires a label indicating the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • sterilization date, sterilizer ID, load number, and preparer's initials.

  • preparation date, preparer's initials, and department to which the package belongs.

  • preparer's initials, manufacturer ID, and cycle number

  • department code, date of expiration, and sterilizer time parameters.

Explicación

Pregunta 49 de 50

1

A surgeon repeatedly asks the surgical technologist to refill the 10 cc syringe with local anesthetic. If the surgical technologist refilled the syringe three times and there was 5 cc left in the syringe, how much anesthetic was used?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 15

  • 25

  • 30

  • 35

Explicación

Pregunta 50 de 50

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At the conclusion of a surgical case, how should the surgical technologist aid in reducing bioburden on instruments as the FIRST step in the sterilization cycle?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • hand cleaning

  • disinfection

  • sorting

  • sterilization

Explicación

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