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CST Practice Exam A Continued (51-100)
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1Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in an immediate use sterilizer for unwrapped instruments?
- A1 minute
- B3 minutes
- C5 minutes
- D7 minutes
2The 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?
- Apneumatic tourniquet
- Bstockinette
- CEsmarch bandage
- DCoban
3Which of the following hormones regulates urine concentration based on reabsorption?
- AADH
- BPTH
- CANP
- DGFR
4A 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
- Adry specimen container so that a frozen section can be completed.
- Bcontainer containing normal saline so that a frozen section can be completed.
- Cdry specimen container so that a permanent section can be completed.
- Dspecimen container containing normal saline so that a permanent section can be completed.
5In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed
- Atort
- Blibel
- Cmalpractice
- Dslander
6Which of the following must be done before sterilizing an instrument with a lumen.
- AAllow the instrument to dry completely.
- BEnsure the stylet is still within the lumen.
- CInject a small amount of distilled water into the lumen.
- DWrap the instrument separately in a peel pack pouch and place in the tray.
7Which of the following should occur after a Veress needle is inserted?
- APlace a trocar in the umbilical area
- BProvide the camera to the surgeon
- CVerify the white balance of the camera
- DConnect the insufflation tubing
8Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following?
- Acytoplasm
- Bnucleus
- CDNA
- Dcell membrane
9In metastatic cancer, which of the following systems allows for tumors to extend beyond the regional area?
- Askeletal
- Blymphatic
- Cendocrine
- Drespiratory
10For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used?
- ATVH
- Bcataract extraction
- CTURP
- DMyringotomy
11Which of the following is the receiving nerve end of all transmission?
- Acell body
- Bdendrite
- Caxon
- Dtrigger zone
12A surgical "time out" must be performed prior to
- Aleaving the pre-op holding area.
- Bmaking the initial incision
- Cplacing the grounding pad
- Dintubating the patient
13The opening in the occipital bone which the spinal cord passes through is the foramen
- Aof Monro
- Bmagnum
- Crotundum
- Dof Bochdalek
14When preparing cannulated instruments for steam sterilization, the instrument lumen should be
- Adry for dynamic air removal and wet for gravity displacement
- Bwet for dynamic air removal and dry for gravity displacement
- Cdry for both dynamic air removal and for gravity displacement
- Dwet for dynamic air removal and for gravity displacement
15When steam comes into an autoclave from an outside source, the steam is heated in the
- Avacuum system
- Bchamber
- Cthermostatic trap
- Djacket
16Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain?
- Apituitary gland, thalamus, cerebrum, cerebellum
- Bbrain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
- Ccerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata
- Dbrain stem, midbrain, hypothalamus, thalamus
17Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in which the bowel was accidently perforated during the procedure?
- AI
- BII
- CIII
- DIV
18A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures?
- ACarotid endarterectomy
- Bfemoral-popliteal bypass
- Cabdominal aneurysmectomy
- Dsaphenous vein ligation
19During 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?
- Aintraluminal
- Blinear
- Cskin
- Dpurse-string
20During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by
- AGelfoam
- Birrigation
- Ccauterization
- Dsuture ligature
21During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team?
- Ahandling of the specimen
- Bmaintaining the patient's operative record
- Cclearing residual blood from the surgical field
- Dmaintaining the sterile field and neutral zone
22When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST?
- AVisible debris and biologic matter should be removed.
- BInstruments should be closed and assembled.
- CAll instruments should be checked to be the same metal type.
- DCleaning solution should be changed.
23Which of the following important considerations should be taken by the surgical technologist when it comes to the suture material for third intention closure?
- AA low-capillary action suture will not retain moisture.
- BChoosing the proper tensile strength of the suture can aid in healing
- CThe handling of suture is more important than the suture material
- DThe size of the suture is more important than the suture material.
24Which of the following is the name of the biological indicator used for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma?
- AGeobacillus stearothermophilus
- BBacillus atrophaeus
- CStaphylococcus aureus
- DEscherichia coli
25Which of the following is MOST likely to be used when applying a sterile dressing to a skin graft recipient site?
- Abolster
- BABD pad
- C4x4s
- DSteri-Strips
26Which of the following surgical instruments will a surgeon use in dissection of a breast tumor?
- APotts scissors
- Belectrosurgical unit
- CMetzenbaum scissors
- D#11 blade
27A 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?
- Agranulation
- Bprimary intention
- Csecondary intention
- Ddelayed closure
28The anterior chamber of the eye is located between the cornea and the
- Aposterior chamber
- Blens
- Cpupil
- Diris
29After completion of a procedure, the nurse notices that the arms were extended beyond 90 degrees. This may have caused injury to the
- Abrachial plexus
- Bhumeral head
- Cfemoral nerve
- Dsupraspinatus
30Which of the following types of connective tissue fastens muscle to bone?
- Acartilage
- Bligament
- Csynovium
- Dtendon
31What does the acronym TM stand for in otorhinolaryogology surgery?
- Atympanic membrane
- Btransurethral meatus
- Ctotal myomectomy
- Dtotal metastasis
32A surgeon requests a patient to be placed into the lithotomy position for the surgical procedure. Which of the following positioning devices must be obtained?
- Aleg stirrups
- Bchest rolls
- Cbean bags
- Daxillary rolls
33When using a laparoscopic set-up, potential hazards associated with the equipment include
- Anon-ionizing radiation
- Bnitrogen embolus
- Cpneumoperitoneum
- Dfiberoptic beam fire
34When performing a parotidectomy, which of the following nerves is identified and preserved with the use of a nerve stimulator?
- Afacial
- Brecurrent laryngeal
- Cacoustic
- Dvagus
35A 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?
- AThe draping near the patient's face was compromised.
- BWet sponges were used around the endotracheal tube cuff.
- CThe laser-specific endotracheal tube was not used.
- DThe draping was ignited by the heat near the surgical site.
36During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon determines that the procedure will convert to an open case. Which of the following incisions is preferred for access?
- Asubcostal
- Bvertical
- Ctransverse
- Dthoracoabdominal
37Which of the following is a heavy, curved, tapered needle?
- AMayo
- BKeith
- CFerguson
- DArterial
38During 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?
- Adefamation
- Bsentinel event
- Cmalpractice
- Dabandonment
39Which of the following items should be disposed of in an appropriate sharps container?
- Askin rake
- Bdrill pin
- Cdamaged instrument
- Darthroscopy trocar
40Which of the following is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection?
- AAllen
- BLahey
- CHeaney
- DDuval
41During a Nissen fundoplication, after the pneumoperitoneum is established and trocars are placed, which of the following is the NEXT step?
- AThe stomach is mobilized and divided from the omentum.
- BThe upper portion of the fundus is wrapped around the esophagus.
- CThe phrenoesophageal membrane is dissected free.
- DThe surgeon performs a saline drop test.
42Which of the following should be included on an orthopedic set-up
- ASmith perforator
- BPotts scissors
- CKey elevator
- DHeaney clamp
43A 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?
- Apassive
- Bsuction
- Cgravity
- Dunderwater
44A 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?
- AMonocryl suture and harmonic scalpel
- Blaps, silk ties, and hemoclips
- CVicryl ties, pledgets, and Alexis
- Dnylon suture, Raytec, and Geralds
45A plastic surgeon performs surgery PRIMARILY on which of the following anatomical systems?
- Avascular
- Bgenitourinary
- Cendocrine
- Dintegumentary
46An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor
- Apermits penetration by sterilant.
- Ballows for condensation that produces wet packs.
- Callows for exposure to peracetic acid.
- Dis dictated by the surgeon's preference.
47Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
- AA Bankart repair, one week post-procedure
- Ba laparotomy incision with a cicatrix
- Can open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a finger, two weeks post-procedure
- Dan abdominal incision, 20 minutes post-closure
48Preparing instrument sets and packages for sterilization requires a label indicating the
- Asterilization date, sterilizer ID, load number, and preparer's initials.
- Bpreparation date, preparer's initials, and department to which the package belongs.
- Cpreparer's initials, manufacturer ID, and cycle number
- Ddepartment code, date of expiration, and sterilizer time parameters.
49A 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?
- A15
- B25
- C30
- D35
50At 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?
- Ahand cleaning
- Bdisinfection
- Csorting
- Dsterilization
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- CST Exam A (51-100)
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