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CST PREP
Certification Exam Prep 1 - NBSTSA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following procedures requires an Incision in the suprasternal notch? A. Mediastinoscopy B. Bronchoscopy C. Parotidectomy D. Pericardiectomy | Mediastinoscopy |
| When preparing surgical specimens, in addition to Surgical Techs, who else is responsible for accurately labeling the specimen? | Surgeon & Circulating Nurse |
| A T-tube may be used following: A. a Splenectomy B. a Choledochotomy C. an Appendectomy D. a Herniorrhaphy | a Choledochotomy |
| When assisting with the closure of a skin incision and operating the skin stapler, the surgical technologist places the staples through which two layers? | Cuticular & Subcuticular |
| A type of regional anesthesia in which a tourniquet is applied and local administered Intravenously is called a: A. Bier Block B. Peripheral Nerve Block C. MAC D. Caudal anesthesia | Bier Block |
| During a craniotomy which of the following types of bone is entered? A. Flat B. Round C. Long D. Short | Flat |
| A physician prescribed 50 milligrams of Demerol. The Demerol is supplied in 100mg/mil how many mL of Demerol should be given? A. 0.5 mL B. 1.0 mL C. 1.5 mL D. 2.0 mL | 0.5mL |
| Which of the following instruments is the most likely to be used during a posterior cervical decompression? A. Kirchner Wire B. Hoffman device C. Steinmann pins D. Mayfield clamp | Mayfield clamp |
| Which is the MOST acceptable technique when placing a patient in the lithotomy position? A. Arms placed on arm boards @ 100 degrees B. Legs in stirrups one at a time C. both legs in stirrups simultaneously D. hips above the lower break of the table | both legs in stirrups simultaneously |
| Which of the following supplies should the surgical tech have availability for placement of a long arm cast? A. Xeroform B Gebril C. Tela D. Kerlix | Gebril |
| How much 0.25% bupivacaine should be mixed with 1mL of 1.0% Lidocaine to make the solution equal strengths of both medications? A. 2.0 mL B. 4.0 mL C. 5.0 mL D. 10.0 mL | 4.0 mL |
| The appendiceal stump , when inverted, is held in place by which of he following sutures? A. Mattress B. Traction C. Interrupted D. Purse String | D. Purse String |
| The Surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. What BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? | To aid in visual inspection |
| Which of the following devices should the Surg Tech have delivered to the sterile field for a low anterior resection? A. GIA Linear Stapler B. Ligating dividing stapler C. Intraluminal stapler D. TA-60 stapler | Intraluminal stapler |
| Which of the following is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? A. Fibula B. Acetabulum C. Iliac Crest D. Tibia | B. Acetabulum |
| An organization that regulates the production of biological sterilization test packs in house is: A. CDC B. ANSI C. AAMI D. SDS | C. AAMI |
| Rod-shaped bacteria are called? A. Bacilli B. Cocci C. Vibrio D. Spirals | A. Bacilli |
| A type of passive transport when salt crystals dissolve in water is known as: A. Phagocytosis B. Endocytosis C. Osmosis D. Diffusion | D. Diffusion |
| Utilization of lasers in the operating room requires the use of A. a HEPA filter mask B. Lead Apron C. Double gloves D. Eye protection | D. Eye protection |
| During application of Volar splint, the ST notices the splint is not completely dry and has caused pressure point on patient. What should the ST do next? | Bring to the surgeons attention and assist in putting on a new splint |
| Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after the procedure has begun should be counted by the: A. Circulator and Surgeon B. ST and Surgical First Assist C. Surgeon and Surgical First Assistant D. ST and the Circulator | ST and the Circulator |
| Which spore-forming microorganisms are used as biological monitors for checking steam sterilization effectiveness for instruments in a rigid container? A. Bacillus Stearothermophilus B. Bacillus Atrophies C. Mycobacterium D. Streptococcus Pyogenes | A. Bacillus Stearothermophilus |
| After surgery, the scrub tech takes the instruments used in surgery to the decontamination area. How soon should these instruments be washed? A. W/I 20 min B. W/I 10 min C. as soon as they arrive to the decon area D. any time the tech is available | A. Within 20 Min |
| Which of the following types of lasers is typically used for stone fragments in the ureter? A. argon B. krypton C. Carbon Dioxide D. Holmium YAG | D. Holmium YAG |
| If a patient is undergoing a mastectomy immediately followed by reconstruction, how many surgical setups should be obtained? | TWO; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but a second set of instruments should be used to prevent seeding |
| Which of the following instruments is used to thread a vascular graft from one incision to another? A. Hemostat B. Tunneled C. DeBakey vascular forceps D. Randall stone forceps | B. Tunneled |
| A patient develops a hematoma at the incision site after the surgeon has left the room. The ST should: A. place a pressure dressing on the site B. Cover the site with Dermabond C. Use Steris-Strip for the incision D. Request the surgeon to return | D. Request the surgeon to return |
| The ST hands the surgeon the dressing at the end of a procedure. What is the best method for removing the drape? | A sterile team member holds the dressing in place while the drape is removed. |
| Following an abdominal surgery. the surgeon has just closed the peritoneum. Which of the following layers will be sutured NEXT? A. Fascia B. Muscle C. Subcutaneous D. Subcuticular | A. Fascia |
| Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure reading? A. radial B. Femoral C. Brachial D. Popliteal | C. Brachial |
| Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing? A. Adaptec B. Dermabond C. Steri-Strip D. Elastoplast | A. Adaptec |
| Which donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the A. Outer side of the cuff of the glove B. Outer side of the sterile glove C. Cuffed edge nearest the glove palm D. folded edge of the cuff of the glove | D. folded edge of the cuff of the glove |
| Necrotizing fasciitis confined to the perineum and scrotum is known as: A. cellulitis B. Gerota's fascitis C. boil D. Fournier's gangrene | D. Fournier's gangrene |
| Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located? A. Arm B. Calf C. Back D. Thigh | B. Calf |
| For a splenectomy procedure, which of the following clams should be used? A. Allen B. Doyen C. Duval D. Satinsky | D. Satinsky |
| A Cystectomy with ileal conduit procedure was performed. The ST anticipates the need for a stoma: A. Pouch to collect body fluids B. Flange to create artificial orifice C. Pouch to heal the wound D. Collar to provide suction for drainage | A. Pouch to collect body fluids |
| IUSS Sterilizers are typically located in an area | that is designated as a restricted sub=sterile room |
| Which of the following surgical needles is most appropriate for use in a liver resection? A. Cutting B. Taper C. Blunt D. Trocar | C. Blunt |
| To help in the calculation of the amount of blood loss, the ST should: A. weight the blood-soaked sponges B. measure the amt of collected fluid C. administer the blood replacement D. report the amt of irrigation used | D. report the amt of irrigation used |
| During dilation & curettage, after the Auvard weighted vaginal speculum which of the following instruments is used to grasp cervix? A. Hegar dilator B. Uterine sound C. Sim's curette D. Single tooth tenaculum | D. Single tooth tenaculum |
| Which of the following is the MOST accurate method to check steam autoclave effectiveness? A. chemical indicator B. biological indicator C. external tape D. temperature recording device | B. biological indicator |
| Following a surgical procedure, what is the BEST sequence of actions for a Surgical Tech to take? | Remove the sterile drapes, remove gown and gloves, and don a pair of unsterile gloves to aid in the care of the patient |
| What will place a staff member at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders? | Working in the same posture for prolonged periods |
| While setting up for a surgical procedure, a ST discovers a puncture in the right surgical glove. If no one is available to assist, the BEST solution is to: | Ask the circulator for a new gown and gloves to re-gown and re-glove |
| During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will MOST likely use which of the following between the teeth and around the bar? A. 0-1 Dexon B. 5-0 to 6-0 Vicryl C. 24- or 26- gauge stainless steel wire D. 35- or 40- gauge stainless steel wire | C. 24- or 26- gauge stainless steel wire |
| Which of the following is necessary for ethylene oxide sterilization to occur? A. Indirect contact B. gravity displacement C. humidity D. steam | C. Humidity |
| What is the correct skin preparation for a female patient undergoing a right mastectomy w/ possible axillary dissection | Shoulder, Upper Arm and extending down to the elbow, axilla, chest to the table line, and to the left shoulder |
| Which of the following is done FIRST when performing a myringotomy? A. inserting a drainage tube B. incising the Tympanic Membrane C. Suctioning fluid from the middle ear D. removing cerumen from the ear canal | D. removing cerumen from the ear canal |
| During a laminectomy, disk material is removed with a: A. Cobb elevator B. Kerrison rongeur C. Pituitary rongeur D. periosteal elevator | C. Pituitary rongeur |
| When positioning a patient for lithotomy, care should be taken to avoid injury of the peroneal nerve, which can cause injury to the: A. Hip B. Ankle C. Foot D. Elbow | A. Hip |
| Which of the following is the name of the most common BI used for ethylene oxide sterilization? A. Geobacillus thermoglucosidasius B. Bacillus atrophaeus C. Bacillus anthracis D. Geobacillus stearothermophilus | B. Bacillus atrophaeus |
| Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid surgery? A. Vertical midline B. Vertical Paramedian C. Oblique subcostal D. Lower transverse | B. Vertical Paramedian |
| Which of the following suturing techniques features short lateral stitches that are taken beneath the epithelial layer of skin? A. Purse string B. Traction C. Mattress D. Subcuticular | D. Subcuticular |
| Which of the following reflexes involves plantar flexion of the foot? A. Achilles B. Patellar C. Babinski D. Abdominal | A. Achilles |
| In which of the following procedures should the surgical tech expect to use cottonoids? A. Abdominal hysterectomy B. Abdominal perineal resection C. Lumbar laminectomy D. Open cholecystectomy | C. Lumbar laminectomy |
| Which of the following advantages do hand-held retractors have over self-retaining retractors? A. Less exposure B. operator dependency C. Fatigue reduction D. repositioning ability | D. repositioning ability |
| Preparing a fresh specimen for frozen section. How should the specimen be prepared to be passed to the circulator? A. wrap it in a moist sponge. B. remove any suture that may be attached C. wrap it in Telfa pad D. remove it with hemostat | wrap it in a Telfa pad |
| Which of the following surgical procedures may be used to remove a carcinoma from the head of the pancreas? A. Heller B. Whipple C. Bankart D. Billroth I | B. Whipple |
| The only true indicator of item sterility is: A. mechanical B. Chemical C. administrative D. biological | D. biological |
| A #12 knife on a #7 handle is MOST commonly used for which of the following surgery? A. Gastrectomy B. Hysterectomy C. Adenoidectomy D. Tonsillectomy | D. Tonsillectomy |
| Which of the following terms refers to the transfer of heat from one substance to another by the natural movement of molecules, setting other molecule sin motion? A. Amplitude B. conduction C. convection D. insulator | B. conduction |
| Which of the following consideration should be taken by the ST when it comes to the suture material for 3rd intention closure? A. low-capillary action will not retain moisture B. choosing proper tensile strength C. Handling of suture D. Size of suture | A. low-capillary action will not retain moisture |
| The parathyroid gland regulates: A. insulin B. Calcium C. Sodium D. Aldosterone | B. Calcium |
| A pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as: A. bursa B. fossa C. ganglion D. ligament | A. Bursa |
| Which of the following staplers should be used for low anterior intestinal resection? A. EEA B. Skin C. LDS D. Purse-string | A. EEA |
| Which of the following is the name of the avascular strip of tissue at the midline which runs from the xiphoid process to the pubis? A. Linea semilunaris B. Linea Alba C. Arcuate line D. Midaxillary line | B. Linea Alba |
| The following Anesthetics: halothane, isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane, methoxyflurane, ether and Muscle Relaxants: succinylcholine are TRIGGERS for what? | Malignant Hypothermia |
| A wound that has regrowth of damaged blood vessels & synthesizes scar tissue is in which of the following wound healing phases? A. Inflammatory B. Migratory C. Proliferative D. Maturation | B. Migratory Phase |
| When cleaning instruments the PH of the water that should be used is A. 5.0 B. 6.0 C. 7.0 D. 8.0 | C. 7.0 |
| Which of the following is a heavy, curved, tapered, needle? A. Mayo B. Keith C. Ferguson D. Arterial | A. Mayo |
| Once a procedure has concluded the proper order to remove PPE is: A. Gown, Gloves and then Mask B. Gloves, Gown, and then Hat C. Gloves, Gown and then Mask D, Gown, Gloves, and then Hat | A. Gown, Gloves, and then Mask |
| Which of the following is the name of the incision made in a simple open nephrectomy? A. Gibson B. low transverse C. Subcostal Flank D. Mcburney's | C. Subcostal Flank |
| An excised lipoma was filled with non-purulent serosanguineous fluid. Which of the following should be documents as the wound classification for the procedure? A. Clean wound B. Dirty-Infected C. Clean-Contaminated D. Contaminated | D. Contaminated |
| Which of the following medications is the anesthesia provider responsible for recording the name, amount, and delivery method during a surgical procedure? A. Thrombin B. Topically applied epinephrine C. Polymyx D. Propofol | D. Propofol |
| Which of the following can prevent thrombophlebitis in a patient who is considered bariatric? A. Bair Hugger B. Sequential compression device C. Another OR table to accommodate patient D. Extra positioning aids | B. Sequential Compression Device |
| Which of the following staplers is used to divide blood vessels? A. EEA B. LDS C. GIA D. TA-60 | B. LDS |
| Which of the following cranial nerves nuclei are associated with the medulla? A. Trigeminal B. Abducens C. Facial D. Vagus | D. Vagus |
| Mannitol (Osmitrol) is used in neurosurgical procedures to: A. Prevent Bleeding B. Decrease intracranial pressure C. Anesthetize the operative site D. Fight possible postoperative infection | B. Decrease intra cranial pressure |
| Once an ST dons a gown , the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because they are: A. covered by the inside of the glove B. Twice as thick as the sleeve C. Absorbent and collect moisture D. Stretchable and Pliable | C. Absorbent and collect moisture |
| A Patient is having a hemolytic reaction, which of the following actions should the surgical team take FIRST? A. Administer Dantrolene B. Stop transfusion C. Monitor Urine output D. Send a blood sample to the blood bank | B. Stop the transfusion |
| Which of the following is a type of emergency that does not require Federal Assistance and is MOST likely to occur in a larger city? A. Mass Casualty Event B. Pandemic C. Natural Disaster D. Terrorism | A. Mass Casualty Event |
| Which of the following instruments is found in a basic Laparotomy setup? A. Castroviejo scissors B. Mayo Scissors C. Dandy Clamp D. Raney Clip Applier | B. Mayo Scissors |
| Which of the following instruments is used for placement of cottonoids during a craniotomy? A. Bayonet Forceps B. Russian forceps C. Hemostat Clamp D. Debakey Clamp | A. Bayonet Forceps |
| Which of the following structures are ligated and divided during a cholecystectomy? A. Cystic Artery & Cystic Duct B. Hepatic Artery and Hepatic Duct C. Cystic Artery and Common Bile Duct D. Hepatic Artery and Pancreatic Duct? | A. Cystic Artery and Cystic Duct |
| A surgeon requests a patient to be placed in lithotomy position for the surgical procedure. Which of the following positioning devices must be obtained? A. Leg Stirrups B. Chest Rolls C. Bean Bags D. Axillary Rolls | A. Leg Stirrups |
| A patient is in supine position after a lung resection. Which BEST described the placement of the collection unit once it is connected to the chest tube? A. above the thoracic cavity B. below the thoracic cavity C. level of the patients head D. Feet | B Below the level of the thoracic cavity |
| Which of the following anatomical structures is located just under the diaphragm in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen? A. Stomach B. Appendix C. Gallbladder D. Liver | A. Stomach |
| Which of the following is the most important consideration when cutting a suture? A. Avoiding the knot B. Using sharp scissors C. Opening the scissors wide when cutting D. Tagging the end of the suture to be cut with a hemostat | A. avoiding the knot |
| The oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is a function of A. Albumin B. Hemoglobin C. Hematocrit D. Prothrombin | B. Hemoglobin |
| During a procedure a ST touches an unsterile item with a sterile glove. The ST should A. Change the glove at once B. Break scrub and rescrub C. Wait until closing to change the glove D. Ask the surgeon for recommendation | A. Change the glove at once |
| During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the ST have available to form an anal pouch from the ilium? A. TA B. GIA C. EEA D. LDS | B. GIA |
| While removing peel packed instruments from the sterilizer, a ST notices that several of the pkgs have ruptured. What is the MOST likely cause? A. Air was not evacuated from pouch B. Temp of autoclave too high C. Pkg sterilized too long D. Too heavy | A. Air was not evacuated from pouch |
| An ST is explaining steps of ESU circuit to a student. The ST should explain that an electric current is channeled back to the generator through? A. Power source B. Active electrode C. Patient D. Dispersive electrode | D. Dispersive Electrode |
| When wrapping individual instruments what is the MOST important sterilization principle? A. having an indicator w. the instrument B. having an absorbent towel w/ instrument C. placing plastic wrap over instrument D. using any size wrapper | A. Having an indicator with the instrument |
| Preparing instrument sets & pkgs for sterilization requires a label indicating the A. sterilization date, sterilizer ID, load #, preparer's initials B. Prep date, initials, department pkg belongs to C. initials, manufacturer ID, Cycle # | A. sterilization date, sterilizer ID, load #, preparer's initials |
| Which of the following portions of the colon is used for an end colostomy following an abdominal perineal resection A. Cecum B. Hepatic Flexure C. Sigmoid D. Splenic Flexure | C. Sigmoid |
| A resectoscope is used for which of the following prostatic approaches? A. Perineal B. Suprapubic C. Retropubic D. Transurethral | D. Transurethral |
| Which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious patient during a surgical procedure? A. The patients durable POA requests it B. Patients family requests it C. Surgeon requests it D. The CRNA requests it to be continued | A. The patients durable POA requests it |
| In local anesthesia, which of the following drugs provides the shortest duration of numbness? A. lidocaine B. Ropivacaine C. Bupivacaine D. Mepivacaine | A. lidocaine |
| After completion of the procedure the dispersive electrode is removed and the skin is examined for A. Burns B. Cleanliness C. Excess adhesive D. Bruises | A. Burns |
| Retention sutures are typically advantageous when a patient is A Pediatric B. Athletic C. Thin D. Diabetic | D. Diabetic |
| Which of the following surrounds the kidney? A. Synovial Membrane B. Gerota's Fascia C. Hasselback's triangle D. Supraplueral membrane | Gerota's Fascia |
| Heaney clamps are used MOST frequently for which type of surgery? A. Hysterectomy B. Lobectomy C. Cystectomy D. Gastrectomy | A. Hysterectomy |
| During a PV procedure, heparinized saline is used as irrigant. The CN is ready to draw 10,000 Units of Heparin from a 2mL, only 5000 units of heparin is needed. How much heparin in mL should be on sterile field? A. 0.5 mL B. 1 mL C. 1.5 mL D. 2 mL | B. 1mL |
| After the surgical gown has been removed & disposed of, how should the sterile gloves be removed? A. closed glove technique B. 1 layer at a time C. 2 layers at a time D. open glove technique | B. 1 layer at a time |
| A major function of the colon is? A. Absorb water B. Secrete hormones C. Secrete digestive enzymes D. Absorb the products of digestion | A. Absorb water |
| Which of the following is the most efficient way to communicate changes to the surgeons preference card to the ST staff? A. Phone call B. Email C. Written mail D. Word of mouth | B. Email |
| If an XRay cassette must be placed directly against the operative site, it must be A. Sterilized using hydrogen peroxide plasma B. placed in sterile pillowcase C. sterilized using peracetic acid D. placed in a sterile cassette cover | D. placed in a sterile cassette cover |
| When steam comes into the autoclave from an outside source, the steam is heated in the A. Vacuum system B. Chamber C. Thermostatic trap D. Jacket | D. Jacket |
| Which of the following instruments has teeth? A. Kocher B. Mixter C. Babcock D. Mosquito | A. Kocher |
| Following a hysterectomy the ST participates in the debriefing which includes A. stating the patients pain level B. discharge planning C. completeness and correction of all counts D. stating the length of time the surgery lasted | C. completeness and correction of all counts |
| A surgeon performing an arterial graft placement confirms there is an occlusion & requests a 3-way stopcock an 1 mL tuberculin syringe. Which is needed for the sterile field A. Umbilical tape B. Fogarty catheter C. Groshong Catheter D. Vessell Loops | B. Fogarty Catheter |
| A surgical timeout must be performed prior to A. leaving the preop holding area B. making the initial incision C. Placing the grounding pad D. intubating the patient | B. making the initial incision |
| Which of the following classifications of disinfection is used to kill all bacteria, viruses, and fungi? A. standard B. Intermediate C. High-level D. Antiseptic | C. High Level |
| Which of the following is true regarding Avitene? A. it must be reconstituted w/ saline B. it is a mechanical hemostatic used on bone C. it's a gelatin sponge commonly soaked in thrombin D. it is a collagen powder that must be kept dry | D. It is a collogen powder that must be kept dry |
| During general anesthesia, which of the following complications of vomiting is considered most dangerous? A. Dehiscence B. Aspiration C. Dehydration D. Evisceration | B. Aspiration |
| Which of the following types of hernias require urgent surgical treatment? A. reducible B. strangulated C. incisional D. inguinal | B. Strangulated |
| Which of the following is the receiving nerve end of all transmissions? A. cell body B. Dendrite C. Axon D. Trigger zone | B. Dendrite |
| Which of the following instruments must be available for a modified radical mastectomy? A. Stevens scissors B. Jorgenson Scissors C. Extra #11 blades D. Extra #10 blades | D. Extra #10 blades |
| During Knee meniscectomy, the surgeon notices bright spots in the picture. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem? A. dirty lens B. Camera has condensation C. Loose Wire D. Faulty Fiber optic cable | D. Faulty Fiber optic cable |
| After manually removing bioburden from Westcott scissors, the process to continue decontamination is called: A. emulsification B. Cavitation C. Immersion D. Deionization | B. Cavitation |
| Which of the following terms describes the formal medical process when death occurs & the surgeon & anesthesia care provider must verify that death has occurred? A. determination of death B. rigor mortis C. post mortem procedures D. livor mortis | A. determination of death |
| When opening back table, ST notices a hair in an open sterile pack. The chemical indicator shows pack properly sterilized, ST should: A. ignore. hair was sterilized B. Continue, cover w/ blue towel C. Breakdown, get new equip. D. notify materials mgt | C. Breakdown, get new equip. |
| When inflating 5cc balloon on foley catheter, which would be the MOST appropriate choice? A. 3-5mL sterile water B. 3-5 mL normal saline C. 8-10 mL sterile water D. 8-10mL normal saline | C. 8-10 mL sterile water |
| The ST is alarmed by slurred speech, smell of alcohol & disheveled appearance of the surgeon when donning gown/gloves. The ST: A. observe for further impairment B. share the event w/ coworkers C. Rqst a diff assignment D. Rqst the nurse manager | D. Request the nurse manager to come into room |
| An esmarch should be applied to an extremity A. proximal to distal B distal to proximal C. Ventral to Dorsal D. Dorsal to Ventral | B. Distal to Proximal |
| While preparing the sterile field the, a ST secures the bovie holster to the mayo stand. The surgeon insists on keeping the bovie attached to the drapes. Which is the BEST A. move Bovie holster to head of patient B. Do not move Bovie holster | A. Move bovie to head |
| Which of the following machines in sterile processing uses cavitation for cleaning instruments? A. washer-decontaminator B. Steam Sterilizer C. Ethylene oxide sterilizer D. Ultrasonic cleaner | D. Ultrasonic cleaner |
| Which of the following instrument sets should be added to the general abdominal set up for an inguinal hernia thought to be strangulated? A. rectal B. vascular C. Common Duct D. Gastrointestinal | D. Gastrointestinal |
| During an intraocular procedure, there is an increase in a patient's IOP. Which medication should the ST anticipate using? A. Mydracyl B. Pilocarpine C. Cyclogel D. Wydase | Pilocarpine |
| Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone? A. Patella B. Tibia C. Femur D. Sternum | A. Patella |
| Which of the following is a normal white blood count A. 1,000-4,000 B. 5,000-10,000 C. 11,000-14,000 D. 15,000-20,000 | B. 5,000-10,000 |
| Which of the following is the 4th stage of the Kubler-Ross model? A. Denial B. Depression C. Acceptance D. Anger | B. Depression |
| Which of the following connections do ligaments make? A. Muscle to Bone B. Tendon to Muscle C. Tendon to Muscle D. Bone to Bone | D. Bone to Bone |
| When using the neutral zone technique the ST should A. pass the blade to the hand of the surgeon B. Place soiled sponges in neutral zone C. Ensure communication is established D. place multiple sharps in the neutral zone together | C. ensure communication is established |
| Which of the following categories of Symbiosis applies when both organisms benefit from and depend on one another to a certain extent? A. Commensalism B. Antagonism C. Mutualism D. Paracitism | C. Mutualism |
| Once the spinus process is exposed during a laminectomy, the NEXT instrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a: A. Kerrison rongeur B. Pituitary rongeur C. Freer Elevator D. Periosteal elevator | A. Kerrison Rongeur |
| Which of the following is true regarding surgical drapes that have been placed on the patient? A. Can be rearranged during procedure if they fall off B. If incorrectly placed , can be lifted and replaced C. May not be moved once placed | C. May not be moved once placed |
| Which of the following is considered the most important skill for a ST? A. Management of specimens B. Management of sponges C. Maintaining an orderly setup D. Ensuring adequate lighting | A. Management of Specimens |
| During Postop phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instruments to decon is the A. housekeeping staff B. anesthesia provider C. ST D. Central processing tech | C. Surgical Technologist |
| The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a billroth I procedure is A. McBurney's B. Pfannenstiel C. Midline D. Subcoastal | C. Midline |
| CSF is formed in the lateral ventricles of a patient and may not properly flow into the 3rd ventricle through the foramen of A. Magendie into 4th ventricle B. Monro into 4th ventricle C. Sylvius into 4th ventricle D. Luschka into 4th ventricle | C. Sylvius into 4th ventricle |
| During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the ST should prepare specimens using which of the following methods: B. Separate on Telfa & passed off C. In separate containers & identify D. In specimen container held by circulator using hemostat | C. Place in separate containers and identify |
| A thyroidectomy done earlier is brought back for excessive bleeding from the incision. Which is needed: A. Monocryl suture, Harmonic Scalpel B. laps, Silk Ties, Hemoclips C. Vicryl ties, pledgets, Alexis D. Nylon Suture, Raytec, Geralds | Laps, Silk Ties and Hemoclips |
| If there is any question related to the handling of a specific type of specimen which of the following departments should be consulted? A. Histology B. Laboratory C. Pathology D. Radiology | C. Pathology |
| The required # of exchanges per hour in the OR is A. 5-10 B. 15-25 C. 30-35 D. 40-50 | B. 15-25 |
| When transferring a thoracotomy patient to recovery the chest drainage system should be A. disconnected B. Placed at patients side C. Positioned above patients head D. Maintained below the patients chest level | D. Maintained below the patients chest level |
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