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NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A 1 question n answers graded A+ 2023
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NBSTSA CST Practice Exam AWhich of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - correct answer pledget
In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - correct answer left lateral kidney
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - correct answer a. chemical indicator (incorrect)
b. Julian date
c. heat-sensitive tape
d. biological indicator
During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's death. Which of the
following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as? - correct answer sentinel event
For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? - correct answer a. TVH (incorrect)
b. cataract extraction
c. TURP
d. myringotomy
Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the sterilization chamber? - correct answer Bowie-Dick test
When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal protective equipment containing - correct answer lead Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following? - correct answer DNA
In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed - correct answer slander
During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively. The surgical technologist should - correct answer keep track of the amounts
Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing? - correct answer an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-closure
The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is - correct answer unexplained tachycardia
The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is - correct answer a. McBurney's
b. Pfannenstiel
c. midline
d. subcostal (incorrect)
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following monitoring processes is utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization are met? - correct answer a. external tape
b. biological indicator
c. dynamic air removal
d. chemical strip (incorrect)
An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor - correct answer permits penetration by the sterilant
A surgeon received a report from PACU that a patient is bleeding at the surgical site after a lumbar laminectomy procedure. Upon inspection, the surgeon deems it necessary to return the patient to the
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