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CST - NBSTSA Exam Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedCST - NBSTSA Exam Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedCST - NBSTSA Exam Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedCST - NBSTSA Exam Questions and Answers 100% VerifieCST - NBSTSA Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified Tympanosplasty - ANSWER-Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next...

Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek - ANSWERSB. 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 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following is the BEST course of action? A. Cover the sterile fiel...

During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - ANSWERSA. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The...

Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) - ANSWERSTympanosplasty After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which th...

Tympanosplasty - ANSWERSSurgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down. When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - ANSWERSGastrointestinal For a spl...

During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - ANSWERSA. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The...

Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) - ANSWERSTympanosplasty After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which th...

Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek - ANSWERSB. 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 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following is the BEST course of action? A. Cover the sterile fiel...

Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ANSWERSpledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - ANSWERSleft lateral kidney Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - ANSWERSa. chemical indicator (incorrect) b. Julian date c. heat-sensitive tape d. biological indicator During a procedure, a major piece of equipm...

Tympanosplasty - ANSWERSSurgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down. When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - ANSWERSGastrointestinal For a spl...