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CST - NBSTSA APP EXAMS/242QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+)
Tympanosplasty - √Answer :Surgical operation
performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum
(tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle
ear (ossicles)
Quiz :After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates
the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the
patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this
time? - √Answer :Regown and reglove the surgeon
Quiz :What position is used for a pneumonectomy? -
√Answer :Lateral
Quiz :What is the kraske position? -
√Answer :Anatomical position in which the patient is
prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet
down.
Quiz :Which position is correct for a dilation and
curettage? - √Answer :Lithotomy
Quiz :When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument
set is added to the general abdominal set-up? -
√Answer :Gastrointestinal
Quiz :What is a fenestrated drape? - √Answer :A drape
with an opening that allows exposure of the operative
site
,Quiz :Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have
been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist was
just informed that the case has been moved to OR two
and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours.
What is the best course of action? - √Answer :New
sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for
OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
Quiz :What is the first step in applying the pneumatic
tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless field? -
√Answer :Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be
wrapped with Webril
Quiz :For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should
be used? - √Answer :Satinsky
Quiz :Surgical loupes are used to: - √Answer :Magnify
the surgical field
Quiz :Which position is the patient placed in for a right
nephrectomy? - √Answer :Left lateral kidney
Quiz :Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the
cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because
they are: - √Answer :Absorbant and collect moisture
Quiz :Instruments that come in contact with the
appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should be:
- √Answer :Placed in a separate bin
Quiz :Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the
intestine during a bowel resection? - √Answer :Allen
, Quiz :The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: -
√Answer :Re-establish the negative pressure
Quiz :Traction sutures are used on common duct
explorations to: - √Answer :Hold the duct open
Quiz :The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in
place by which of the following types of suture? -
√Answer :Purse-string
Quiz :Which catheter is most commonly used to perform
an embolectomy? - √Answer :Fogarty
Quiz :A resectoscope is used in what prostatic
approach? - √Answer :Transurethral
Quiz :Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? -
√Answer :Weitlaner
Quiz :What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent
dressing? - √Answer :Adaptic
Quiz :During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the
surgical technologist should prepare specimens using
which method? - √Answer :Placed in separate
containers and identify
Quiz :Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which
procedure might be performed on the patient in the
operating room? - √Answer :Sigmoidectomy
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