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NBSTSA Practice Exam A EXAM 2025 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
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NBSTSA Practice Exam A EXAM 2025 150 QUESTIONSAND CORRECT ANSWER
If an adult patient refuses a blood transfusion, the surgical staff should - answer>>>not
administer blood to the patient.
In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which of the following pieces of equipment would MOST
likely be used? - answer>>>microscope
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable technique when placing a patient in the lithotomy
position? - answer>>>legs placed in stirrups one at a time
Which of the following is associated with secondary intention wound healing? -
answer>>>tissue granulation
Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord
passes? - answer>>>foramen magnum
Following an abdominal surgery, the surgeon has just closed the peritoneum. Which of the
following layers will be sutured next? - answer>>>fascia
During dissection of the cystic duct in an open cholecystectomy, which of the following
instruments is necessary? - answer>>>Mixter clamp
A surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for the dressing following a TAH. The
patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the room. Which of
the following actions should the surgical technologist take? - answer>>>Have the surgeon
return.
A surgeon asks a surgical technologist to place a drop of a mydriatic solution in OD. As a result
of this medication, the pupil of the - answer>>>right eye will dilate.
, Mannitol (Osmitrol) is used in neurosurgical procedures to - answer>>>decrease intracranial
pressure
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both
sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team? - answer>>>caring for the specimen
A surgical technologist just opened an instrument set that is wet inside after undergoing steam
sterilization. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the condensate in the package
and how can it be corrected? - answer>>>The absorbent towels were wrapped too tightly
around the instrument tray, so they retained moisture. The tray should be reprocessed with
loosely wrapped new towels
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - answer>>>incision of the dura
mater
Which of the following is the body's local tissue reaction to injury - answer>>>inflammation
At the conclusion of the surgical procedure, the Mayo stand should - answer>>>remain sterile
until the patient leaves the room.
When can instrument counts be omitted? - answer>>>if an emergency procedure must be
performed
Which of the following is a type of herniation that occurs with protrusion of the peritoneal sac
and its contents (omentum or abdominal viscera)? - answer>>>umbilical
Which of the following patients is MOST likely to acquire a nosocomial infection? - answer>>>a
male patient who has diabetes
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