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NBSTSA PRACTICE EXAM A (2020) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NBSTSA PRACTICE EXAM A (2020) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:76 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 76
50.
Which of the following is a tonsillolith?
a stone within the tonsil
inflammation within the tonsil
removal of the tonsil
an abscess of the tonsil
Term 2 of 76
42.
The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is
muscle twitching.
change in blood pressure.
unexplained tachycardia.
hemorrhage.
Term 3 of 76
47.
During which of the following phases of infection do pathogens actively replicate, but the host
shows no symptoms?
convalescence
prodromal phase
acute phase
incubation
,Term 4 of 76
36.
Which of the following combination of medications are commonly used during a MAC?
nerve conduction blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
induction agents, anticholinergics, and antiemetics
hemostatics, ringer's solution, analgesics, amnesics or sedatives
tranquilizers, gastric acid management, or lubricants
Term 5 of 76
40.
A patient is in the supine position for a procedure. After the arms are placed on arm boards,
padding is placed under the elbows to decrease pressure on which of the following nerves?
brachial
ulnar
axillary
median
Term 6 of 76
14.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the following
departments should be consulted?
histology
laboratory
pathology
radiology
,Term 7 of 76
74.
Which of the following is the name of the biological indicator used for hydrogen peroxide gas
plasma?
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
Bacillus atrophaeus
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Term 8 of 76
28.
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical technologist
during the intraoperative phase?
securing the electrosurgical pencil to the drapes with a Kelly clamp after every use
recapping hypodermic needle
establishing a neutral zone
using PPE, except in endoscopic procedures
Term 9 of 76
38.
Which of the following is the name of the avascular strip of tissue at the midline which runs
from the xiphoid process to the pubis?
linea semilunaris
linea alba
arcuate line
midaxillary line
, Term 10 of 76
57.
Which of the following should occur after a Veress needle is inserted?
Place a trocar in the umbilical area.
Provide the camera to the surgeon.
Verify the white balance of the camera.
Connect the insufflation tubing.
Term 11 of 76
25.
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should the
surgical technologist do NEXT?
Continue the case.
Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Change the glove using the closed-gloving technique.
Break scrub, rescrub, gown, and glove.
Term 12 of 76
70.
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by
Gelfoam.
irrigation.
cauterization.
suture ligature.
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