Surgical Tech/CST Exam Bundle

1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - correct answer-Teeth The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 2. What is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Cl...

Specialty equipment such as cutting loops, suction curettes, and vaporization electrode required for which procedure? A. Hysteroscopy B. Total Knee Replacement C. Open Cholecystectomy D. Carotid Endarterectomy - correct answer-A. Hysteroscopy Which type of suture material is best fo...

1. Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? A. Raney b.Filshie c. Hemoclip d. Backhaus - correct answer-A. Raney The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is: a. Cryosurgery b. Electrocautery c. Diathermy d. harmo...

Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - correct answer-consistent communication Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? - correct answer-Radiologist A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards...

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - correct answer-Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - correct answer-Clean - Contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: - correct an...

The doctrine of respondeat superior refers to: - correct answer-"Let the Master answer" or the Employer is responsible for the employee's actions Wrapped instrument sets must be sterilized for ____ minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for steam sterilization. - correct answer-at least 30 minutes ...

What is an example of the interaction between personal and professional life? - correct answer-The nature of the OR results in some isolation from the general public Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - correct answer-consistent communication What tasks be...

Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? - answer-foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 ...

Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? - correct answer-V (Five) What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? - correct answer-Mineral oil Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split...

Which part of the instrument reprocessing cycle is performed intraoperatively? - correct answer-wiping with sterile water What is the type of process the ultrasonic cleaner uses to dislodge minute particles of soil and organic debris? - correct answer-cavitation Which type of wrapper material ...

To revascularize the heart muscle of a patient with heart disease, a graft may be anastomosed between which of the following 2 vessels. a. Internal Mammary artery to the affected coronary artery b. Subclavian artery to the affected artery c. Internal Mammary to Aorta d. Subclavian artery to ao...

Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? - correct answer-Management of specimens The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is - correct answer-Midline During the postoperative phase, the personnel ...

Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? - correct answer-Management of specimens The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is - correct answer-Midline During the postoperative phase, the personnel ...

A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING 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 TECH TAKE? A. PLACE A PRESSURE DRESSING B. COVER WITH DERMABOND ...