CST Practice Exam #1 Questions With Complete Solutions(Guaranteed Success)

CST Practice Exam #1 Questions With Complete Solutions(Guaranteed Success) Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - correct answer...A. Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and Infected D. Clean-contaminated - correct answer...D. Clean-contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: A. Atropine Sulfate B. Alpha-chymotrypsin C. Acetylcholine chloride D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - correct answer...B. Alpha-chymotrypsin How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator B. Enter head first, exit feet first C. Position in elevator is irrelevant D. Enter feet first, exit head first - correct answer...B. Enter head first, exit feet first Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A. Midline B. Paramedian C. McBurney's D. Pfannenstiel - correct answer...D. Pfannenstiel When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: A. Flat B. Upside Down C. Vertical D. Angled - correct answer...A. Flat Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: A. Calcium B. Nitrogen C. Potassium D. Albumin - correct answer...C. Potassium Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? A. Fascia B. Periosteum C. Dura mater D. Arterial wall - correct answer...A. Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? A. Argon B. Excimer C. Carbon dioxide D. Neodymium: YAG - correct answer...A. Argon Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: A. Tort B. Malpractice C. Personal liability D. Informed consent - correct answer...D. Informed consent Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? A. Cardia B. Fundus C. Pylorus D. Antrum - correct answer...A. Cardia Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. Spores - correct answer...D. Spores Syndactyly refers to: A. Celft palate B. Webbed fingers C. Fused tarsals D. Torn ligaments - correct answer...B. Webbed fingers The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: A. Stretcher B. OR table C. Backtable D. Mayo stand - correct answer...C. Backtable The islets of Langerhans secrete: A. Bile B. Insulin C. Intrinsic factor D. Inhibiting hormones - correct answer...B. Insulin What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? A. Cleft palate repair B. Arch bar application C. Extractions D. Implants - correct answer...C. Extractions Which organism is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? A. Escherichia coli B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Psudomonas aeruginosa D. Clostridium tetani - correct answer...A. Escherichia coli Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? A. Opposite side from surgeon B. Same side as surgeon C. Foot of OR table D. Head of OR table - correct answer...B. Same side as surgeon A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: A. Sterile B. Disinfected C. Surgically clean D. Moistened anddehydrated - correct answer...C. Surgically clean Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? A. Ampulla of Vater B. Duct of Santorini C. Wirsung's duct D. Sphincter of Oddi - correct answer...A. Ampulla of Vater Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? A. Name, social security #, physician B. Name, medical record #, allergies C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis D. Name, date of birth, physician - correct answer...D. Name, date of birth, physician What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Sprilli D. Diplococci - correct answer...C. Spirilli The primary function of the gallbladder is to: A. Store bile B. Produce bile C. Emulsify fats D. Metabolize fats - correct answer...A. Store bile Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? A. Surgeon B. Circulator C. Surgical assistant D. Surgical technologist - correct answer...B. Circulator Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? A. Uses less space for opening B. Aid in controlling temperature C. Eliminate air turbulence D. Provides for thorough cleaning - correct answer...D. Provides for thorough cleaning What are three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose B. Exposure, frequency, concentration C. Time, shielding, distance D. Site, age, gender - correct answer...C. Time, shielding, distance Which is the first part of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Cecum - correct answer...A. Duodenum What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? A. Prone B. Lateral C. Supine