CST Exam Intraoperative Patient Care Study Exam Questions And 100% Guaranteed Answers.

Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A: Clean B: Contaminated C: Dirty and infected D: Clean-contaminated - correct answer Clean-contaminated Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A: Midline B: Paramedian C: McBurney's D: Pfannenstiel - correct answer Pfannenstiel Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risk is a/an; A: Tort B: Malpractice C: Personal liability D: Informed consent - correct answer Informed consent Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? A: Name, SSN, physician B: Name, medical record, allergies C: Name, DOB, diagnosis D: Name, DOB, physician - correct answer Name, DOB, physician Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called; A: Tamponade B: Pericarditis C: Infarction D: Cardiomyopathy - correct answer Tamponade Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? A: Anesthesia provider B: Circulator C: Surgeon D: CST - correct answer Anesthesia provider Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet? A: During insertion of an IV catheter B: Never until patient is discharged form facility C: Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit D: When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self - correct answer Never until patient is discharged form facility Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? A: Spiral B: Horizontal C: Longitudinal D: Circumferential - correct answer Circumferential What incision is also known as a lower oblique? A: Inguinal B: Paramedian C: Infraumbilical D: Thoracoabdominal - correct answer Inguinal How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? A: Authorized individual signs patient's name B: Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies C: RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent D: Surgeon and risk manager sign consent - correct answer Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? A: Feet first, side rails up B: Feet first, side rails down C: Head first, side rails up D: Head first, side rails down - correct answer Feet first, side up What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures? A: Iglesias B: Coude C: Pigtail D: Bonanno - correct answer Coude Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens? A: Saline B: Formalin C: Ethyl alcohol D: Lugol's solution - correct answer Formalin What institutional document is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes place in the OR that may have legal consequences for the staff or patient? A: Incident report B: Operative record C: Deposition report D: Advance directive - correct answer Incident report Which of the following is non-adherent dressing? A: Kling B: Adaptic C: Collodian D: Elastoplast - correct answer Adaptic Which of the following incisions is oblique? A: Epigastric B: Kocher C: Paramedian D: Pfannenstiel - correct answer Kocher Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis? A: Laser B: Ligasure C: Thrombin D: Electrosurgery - correct answer Lisagure Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent? A: Guardian B: Patient C: Surgeon D: Nurse - correct answer Surgeon Which of the following solutions should be used to prep the donor site for a split-thickness skin graft? A: Iodophor B: Avaguard C: Chlorhexidine D: Merthiolate - correct answer Chlorhexidine Which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light? A: Laser B: Bipolar C: Harmonic D: Monopolar - correct answer Laser An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called: A: Iatrogenic B: Liability C: Battery D: Tort - correct answer Iatrogenic The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: A: Heparin B: Thrombin C: Protamine sulfate D: Ringer's lactate - correct answer Heparin What is the recommended maximum time limit for a tourniquet to remain inflated on an adult lower extremity? A: 30 minutes B: 60 minutes C: 1 1/2 hours D: 2 1/2 hours - correct answer 1 1/2 hours Which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of local anesthetic? A: Res ipsa loquitor B: Respondeat superior C: Bona fide D: Assault - correct answer Res ipsa loquitor What size of Foley catheter is commonly used for adults? A: 8 Fr B: 12 Fr C: 16 Fr D: 24 Fr - correct answer 16 Fr For which of the following procedures would a McBurney incision be indicated? A: Appendectomy B: Cholecystectomy C: Herniorrhaphy D: Gastrectomy - correct answer Appendectomy Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies form the airway of a pediatric patient A: Flexible esophagoscope B: Flexible bronchoscope C: Rigid esophagoscope D: Rigid bronchoscope - correct answer Rigid bronchoscope A patient who underwent an appendectomy enters the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, constipation and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring? A: Cholecystitis B: Obstructed bowel C: Dicerticulitis D: Strangulated hernia - correct answer Obstructed bowel