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NBSTSA Exam Review Questions and answers, VERIFIED /[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]
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[Show more]NBSTSA- CST Exam Prep Questions and 
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the vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow - median cubital vein 
the glomerulus is - a cluster of capillaries at one end of the nephron 
the kidney directly controls blood pressure due to its regulation of fluid in the body 
the gast...
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the vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow - median cubital vein 
the glomerulus is - a cluster of capillaries at one end of the nephron 
the kidney directly controls blood pressure due to its regulation of fluid in the body 
the gast...
NBSTSA Review (Sterilization & 
Microbiology) Questions and answers. 
Verified/ 
Which of the following situations would present a problem when preparing instruments for sterilization 
using a paper-plastic peel pack? 
A. The instruments within the paper-plastic peel pack have been held together ...
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Microbiology) Questions and answers. 
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Which of the following situations would present a problem when preparing instruments for sterilization 
using a paper-plastic peel pack? 
A. The instruments within the paper-plastic peel pack have been held together ...
NBSTSA Practice #1 Exam Review 
Questions and answers, graded A+ 
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 abdome...
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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 abdome...
NBSTSA Practice exam Review 
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The purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: - Staging of cancer in axillary node 
involvement. 
How much 0.25% bupivacaine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of 1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to 
make the solution e...
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The purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: - Staging of cancer in axillary node 
involvement. 
How much 0.25% bupivacaine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of 1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to 
make the solution e...
NBSTSA Practice Exam B Questions and 
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1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? 
A. management of specimens 
B. management of sponges 
C. maintaining an orderly setup 
D. ensuring adequate lighting - -A. Management of specimens...
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1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? 
A. management of specimens 
B. management of sponges 
C. maintaining an orderly setup 
D. ensuring adequate lighting - -A. Management of specimens...
NBSTSA Practice Exam A: Review 
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Which of the following layers are transected when a subcostal flank incision is used for a nephrectomy? 
- oblique muscles 
During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? - 
appendectomy 
S...
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Which of the following layers are transected when a subcostal flank incision is used for a nephrectomy? 
- oblique muscles 
During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? - 
appendectomy 
S...
NBSTSA Practice exam A Review 
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QUESTIONS 
1.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...
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QUESTIONS 
1.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...
NBSTSA microbiology Exam Review 
Questions and answers/ 
An inanimate object that harbors and transmits a pathogen is a - -fomite 
The number of Staphylococcus aureus micro-organisms carried by the surgical technologist can be 
drastically reduced by: - -a thorough surgical hand scrub 
A patient w...
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An inanimate object that harbors and transmits a pathogen is a - -fomite 
The number of Staphylococcus aureus micro-organisms carried by the surgical technologist can be 
drastically reduced by: - -a thorough surgical hand scrub 
A patient w...
NBSTSA intra-operative procedures/ 
Exam Review Questions and answers, 
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What suturing technique features short lateral stitches that are taken beneath epithelial layer of skin? - 
subcuticular 
Who is responsible for the proper care and handling of intraoperative specimens? - surgical ...
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What suturing technique features short lateral stitches that are taken beneath epithelial layer of skin? - 
subcuticular 
Who is responsible for the proper care and handling of intraoperative specimens? - surgical ...
NBSTSA Exam Review Questions and 
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radiopaque - -A form of contrast media used within the body that is visible when exposed to x-ray 
is? 
a fluid filled sac - -A lumbar meningocele involves removal of? 
mastoidectomy - -Which of the following procedures may require a postauricu...
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radiopaque - -A form of contrast media used within the body that is visible when exposed to x-ray 
is? 
a fluid filled sac - -A lumbar meningocele involves removal of? 
mastoidectomy - -Which of the following procedures may require a postauricu...
NBSTSA exam prep 121-160 
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When a patient is in the prone position, the elbows should be properly padded and the shoulders 
extended no greater than 90 degrees to avoid injury to the - -Ulnar nerve and brachial plexus 
(The padding on the elbows protect...
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When a patient is in the prone position, the elbows should be properly padded and the shoulders 
extended no greater than 90 degrees to avoid injury to the - -Ulnar nerve and brachial plexus 
(The padding on the elbows protect...
NBSTSA Exam Prep 41-80| Review 
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Which of the following are reasons for keeping the OR at a relative humidity level of between 50-55% - 
-Reduced risk of infection and Minimization of static electricity 
When performing a laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy, ...
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Which of the following are reasons for keeping the OR at a relative humidity level of between 50-55% - 
-Reduced risk of infection and Minimization of static electricity 
When performing a laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy, ...
NBSTSA exam prep 1-40: Review 
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within 1 cm of the femoral articular surface 
(Lag screw placement within 1cm of the femoral articular surface is considered optimal for fracture 
fixation) - When performing compression hip screw fixation, the lag screw is inserted ...
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within 1 cm of the femoral articular surface 
(Lag screw placement within 1cm of the femoral articular surface is considered optimal for fracture 
fixation) - When performing compression hip screw fixation, the lag screw is inserted ...
NBSTSA EXAM B MISSED QUESTIONS 
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Which of the following categories of symbiosis applies when both organisms benefit from, and depend 
upon, one another to a certain extent? -- mutualism 
Which of the following supplies should the surgical technologist have available for placeme...
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Which of the following categories of symbiosis applies when both organisms benefit from, and depend 
upon, one another to a certain extent? -- mutualism 
Which of the following supplies should the surgical technologist have available for placeme...
NBSTSA Exam A Review Questions and 
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suction fluid from abdomen 
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 flu...
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suction fluid from abdomen 
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 flu...
NBSTSA EXAM A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED 
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A. - -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 abdom...
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A. - -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 abdom...
NBSTSA equip sterilization maintenance 
Questions and answers, verified/ 
The destruction of organisms in an autoclave is accomplished by the: - -coagulation of cell protein 
What is the minimum exposure time for unwrapped instruments with no lumens in a flash sterilizer set 
at 270 degrees F? - -3...
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The destruction of organisms in an autoclave is accomplished by the: - -coagulation of cell protein 
What is the minimum exposure time for unwrapped instruments with no lumens in a flash sterilizer set 
at 270 degrees F? - -3...
NBSTSA CST prep Questions and 
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While being tranferred from the stretcher to the operating room, the patient expresses fear if not 
awakening from anesthesia. The surgical technologist should - -Have the anesthesia care provider 
address the patients concerns 
The monopolar cur...
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While being tranferred from the stretcher to the operating room, the patient expresses fear if not 
awakening from anesthesia. The surgical technologist should - -Have the anesthesia care provider 
address the patients concerns 
The monopolar cur...
NBSTSA CST Practice Exam B: 
Questions and answers, Graded A+/ 
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A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING A (TAH). 
THE PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA AT THE INCISION SITE. THE SURGEON HAS LEFT THE 
ROOM. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD T...
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A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING A (TAH). 
THE PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA AT THE INCISION SITE. THE SURGEON HAS LEFT THE 
ROOM. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD T...
NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A 
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Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? 
A. foramen ovale 
B. foramen magnum 
C. foramen rotundum 
D. foramen of Bochdalek - -B. foramen magnum 
Sterile supplies and instruments fo...
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Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? 
A. foramen ovale 
B. foramen magnum 
C. foramen rotundum 
D. foramen of Bochdalek - -B. foramen magnum 
Sterile supplies and instruments fo...
NBSTSA CFSA STUDY GUIDE Questions 
and answers, rated A+ 
Which of the following is an affirmative defense that alleges that the plaintiff is mutually responsible for 
an injury through a lack of care in combination with negligence of the healthcare provider? 
o Malevolence 
o Comparative negligen...
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Which of the following is an affirmative defense that alleges that the plaintiff is mutually responsible for 
an injury through a lack of care in combination with negligence of the healthcare provider? 
o Malevolence 
o Comparative negligen...
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist 
Self-Assessment Examination A&B/ 
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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...
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Self-Assessment Examination A&B/ 
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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...
NBSTSA Certification Exam Review 
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? 
A. Teeth 
B. Villi 
C. Sinuses 
D. Tonsils - A. Teeth 
•The teeth are located in the socket's of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 
W...
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? 
A. Teeth 
B. Villi 
C. Sinuses 
D. Tonsils - A. Teeth 
•The teeth are located in the socket's of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 
W...
NBSTSA App, EXAM Review Questions 
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bean bag - -which of the following items may be used in positioning a patient for a total hip 
arthroplasty? 
arms, fingers to shoulder - -which of the following parts of the body are prepped for an ORIF of the 
olecranon process? 
rectus...
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bean bag - -which of the following items may be used in positioning a patient for a total hip 
arthroplasty? 
arms, fingers to shoulder - -which of the following parts of the body are prepped for an ORIF of the 
olecranon process? 
rectus...
NBSTSA anatomy & physiology Exam 
Review Questions and answers, rated A+ 
During strabismus surgery, what is the FIRST tissue layer that must be incised? - -conjunctiva 
A trauma patient from a motor vehicle accident is on the way to the operating room. What is injury is 
MOST likely related to ai...
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During strabismus surgery, what is the FIRST tissue layer that must be incised? - -conjunctiva 
A trauma patient from a motor vehicle accident is on the way to the operating room. What is injury is 
MOST likely related to ai...
NBSTSA administrative & personnel: 
Exam Review Questions and answers, 
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A surgical technologist sees a neighbor being admitted. How should the ST respond? - Do not 
acknowledge the neighbor unless greeted first 
To help prevent toxicity and vascular events in a patient where polymethylm...
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Exam Review Questions and answers, 
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A surgical technologist sees a neighbor being admitted. How should the ST respond? - Do not 
acknowledge the neighbor unless greeted first 
To help prevent toxicity and vascular events in a patient where polymethylm...
NBSTSA A/B Exam REVIEW QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS. GRADED A+ 
1. During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, in contents begins spilling into the 
abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the next step? 
A. Suction the fluid 
B. Continue remov...
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AND ANSWERS. GRADED A+ 
1. During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, in contents begins spilling into the 
abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the next step? 
A. Suction the fluid 
B. Continue remov...
PEDIATRICS NBSTSA Exam Review 
Questions and answers, rated A+ 
the telescoping of the proximal intestine into the lumen of the distal intestine is called 
a) volvulus 
b) intussusception 
c) pylorus stenosis 
d) ileal atresia - -intussusception 
An imperforation or closure of a normal opening is c...
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the telescoping of the proximal intestine into the lumen of the distal intestine is called 
a) volvulus 
b) intussusception 
c) pylorus stenosis 
d) ileal atresia - -intussusception 
An imperforation or closure of a normal opening is c...
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