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Which of the following is a sign of cardiac arrest? - correct answer CYANOSIS List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - correct answer leads placed on the patient patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen induction agent is given through an I.V. patient is intub...

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CST PRACTICE EXAM B AND A

Which of the following is a sign of cardiac arrest? - correct answer CYANOSIS


List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - correct answer leads placed on
the patient


patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen


induction agent is given through an I.V.


patient is intubated


anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied


Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last:
- correct answer Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling


When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following
monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? -
correct answer biological indicator


Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
- correct answer Kerrison


The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following
surgical procedures? - correct answer Carotid endarterectomy

,After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? - correct
answer Regown and reglove the surgeon.


Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following
areas? - correct answer Ddigits and penis


To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be
removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - correct answer Surgical gloves


During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following
should be done next? - correct answer Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.


Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic
injury or death? - correct answer Sentinel event


Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? - correct
answer hydrocele


When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - correct answer common duct


Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end
of an infant's stomach? - correct answer pyloromyotomy


When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - correct answer 8-10 mL of sterile water


The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - correct answer
muscle.

,When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. -
correct answer folded edge of the cuff of the glove.


Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - correct answer Spore


During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus abdominis muscle, the
inguinal ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels is the - correct answer Hesselbach triangle.


Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the arteriotomy during carotid
endarterectomy? - correct answer Potts-Smith


When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs
should be lowered slowly to prevent which of the following? - correct answer Hypotension


Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - correct answer epiphyseal plate.


pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a - correct answer Bursa


A resectoscope is used to resect the - correct answer Prostate


A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is
the responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time? - correct
answer Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field.


During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the
surgical technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the ileum? - correct answer GIA


Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of infection?
- correct answer Stainless steel

, Herniation of the rectum through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as - correct
answer Rectocele


Which of the following procedures requires an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage
and removal of stones? - correct answer Cholecystostomy


If the parents of a dependent minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be located, the
operative consent form for surgery may be signed by - correct answer two consulting
physicians.


A 15-year-old girl with anemia will be undergoing an exploratory procedure and a blood
transfusion will be necessary. The parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and will not consent to a
blood transfusion, but the patient states that she wants the transfusion. The operating room
staff reports this to the nurse manager. Which of the following is the BEST course of action
now? - correct answer The physician or nurse manager should contact the hospital's
administration to request that legal counsel becomes involved.


A surgical technologist counts only 9 sponges in a pack on the initial count. After recounting the
sponges, it is confirmed that there are only 9 sponges in the pack. Which of the following is the
appropriate course of action? - correct answer Remove the current package from the surgical
field, but not the operating room; document the problem; open a new package; recount.


A pneumatic tourniquet may be used for extremity surgery to - correct answer reduce blood
loss.


When utilizing a laparoscopic set-up, potential hazards associated with the equipment include -
correct answer fiberoptic beam fire.


The primary reason padding is used in positioning a patient is to - correct answer prevent injury
to pressure points.

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