NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION FORM 2024 ACTUAL 200 CORRECT QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
Which of the following should be prepared for a
mastoid dressing?
(A) Several squared gauze sponges
(B) Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
(C) Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
(D) Gauze sponges and a velcro strap -
....ANSWER >>>>(C) Several fluffed sponges and
rolled gauze
Explanation: Complex ear procedures require the
use of a mastoid dressing, the surgical
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technologist will prepare several fluffed sponges
along with Kerlix and/or Kling (rolled gauze).
Which of the following is the FIRST step in
applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
(A) Wrapping the limb sequentially with an
Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
(B) Applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb
and immediately inflating it
(C) Prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including
the determined location of the tourniquet
(D) Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to
be wrapped with Webril - ....ANSWER >>>>(D)
Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be
wrapped with Webril
Explanation: Webril is wrapped first in order to
provide protection to the area in which the
tourniquet is placed and inflated.
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When performing a dilation and curettage, which
of the following instruments is used to grasp the
cervix?
Explanation: Schroeder is a tenaculum with a
single tooth used to grasp the cervix
How many lobes do the right and left lung have,
respectively?
(A) Three, Two
(B) Two, Three
(C) Three, Three
(D) Two, Two - ....ANSWER >>>>(A) Three, Two
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Explanation: The right lung has an upper, lower,
and middle lobe. The left lung has only an upper
and lower lobe because of the position of the
heart.
When a break in aseptic technique occurs the
surgical technologist should first notify the _____
(A) Circulating nurse
(B) Contaminating team member
(C) OR supervisor
(D) Anesthesia Provider - ....ANSWER >>>>(B)
Contaminating team member
Explanation: Any break in technique must be
corrected, and each person is responsible for
taking appropriate action to correct the error.
Dr. Becca is performing a Total Abdominal
Hysterectomy on a patient with uterine fibroids
who is experiencing excessive uterine bleeding
during her menstrual periods. If the surgeon
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