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CST Practice Exam#1
CST Practice Exam#1 part 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following terms describes a fracture in which the bone penetrates the skin? | compound |
| Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: | Eardrum |
| Which of the following methods removes small organic particles and soil from the box locks and ratchets of instruments? | Ultrasonic washer |
| Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures? | Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest |
| Which of the following is a major source of distress for toddler and preschool age patients being transported to the operating room? | Separation anxiety |
| Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is situated on the superior aspect of the penis? | Epispadias Repair |
| In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated? | Cancer procedures |
| Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: | Potassium |
| Which type of hematoma is a result of torn bridging meningeal veins? | Subdural |
| How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? | 10 |
| Which organism causes gas gangrene? | Clostridium perfringens |
| The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: | Alpha-chymotrypsin |
| The most common cause of retinal detachment is: | trauma |
| The larynx is located between the: | Pharynx and Trachea |
| Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens? | Formalin |
| Which of the following is a method of high-level disinfection? | 2% glutaraldehyde for 20 minutes |
| What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 250° F? | 10 |
| Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing? | adaptic |
| Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? | Anesthesia provider |
| What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol? | Atherosclerosis |
| What is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed? | Commensalism |
| What is the burn degree classification that involves the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue? | Third |
| What size of Foley catheter is commonly used for adults? | 16 Fr |
| What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs? | Balanced |
| The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands? | Parotid |
| What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for steam sterilization? | Distilled water in lumen |
| The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the: | Cochlea |
| Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea? | Trephine |
| The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism: | Bacillus stearothermophilus |
| Which of the following is a type of passive drain? | Penrose |
| Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends? | Fistula |
| Which of the following is an ossicle of the middle ear? | Incus |
| When using the warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization temperature in Fahrenheit? | 85 |
| Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? | same side as surgeon |
| The islets of Langerhans secrete: | Insulin |
| The Bowie-Dick test is performed: | Daily |
| Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? | cardia |
| What is the required minimum number of individuals to transfer an incapacitated patient from the OR table to the stretcher? | 4 |
| What type of skin graft includes the epidermis and all of the dermis? | Full-thickness |
| The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam sterilizer is: | 270-276 |
| Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? | Teeth |
| Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile? | Upper arms, neckline and axillary region |
| What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? | supine |
| Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? | Circulator |
| Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: | Spores |
| Which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be considered infectious? | Standard Precautions |
| What is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement? | Bon-to Bone fixation |
| Which portion of the ear is affected by Meniere's syndrome? | Inner |
| The vocal cords are located in the: | Larynx |
| Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach's triangle? | Direct |
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