CST Practice Exam
B and A Questions
and Complete
Solutions Graded
A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? - Answer: CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - Answer: leads placed on the patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last: -
Answer: Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following monitoring
processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? - Answer: biological
indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? -
Answer: Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following surgical
procedures? - Answer: Carotid endarterectomy
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep the
patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? - Answer: Regown and
reglove the surgeon.
, Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following areas? -
Answer: Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be removed
LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - Answer: Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following should be
done next? - Answer: Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic injury or
death? - Answer: Sentinel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? - Answer:
hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - Answer: common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end of an
infant's stomach? - Answer: pyloromyotomy
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - Answer: 8-10 mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - Answer: muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. - Answer:
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - Answer: Spore
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