NBSTSA 2023/ 2024 Exam Version 2| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Grade A
NBSTSA 2023/ 2024 Exam Version 2|
Questions and Verified Answers|100%
Correct (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Grade A
Q: Which of the following types of laser is typically used for stone fragmentation in the ureter?
A. argon
B. krypton
C. carbon dioxide
D. holmium: YAG
Answer:
D. holmium: YAG
Q: If a patient is undergoing a mastectomy immediately followed by reconstruction, how many
surgical setups should be obtained?
A. One; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, so the same instruments can
be used without additional interventions.
B. One; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, so the same instruments can
be used after they are cleaned with sterile water.
C. Two; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but a second set of
instruments should be used to prevent seeding.
D. Two; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but it will be done in a
different OR so two sets are needed.
Answer:
C. Two; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but a second set of
instruments should be used to prevent seeding.
Q: Which of the following instruments is used to thread a vascular graft from one incision to
another?
A. hemostat
B. tunneler
C. DeBakey vascular forceps
D. Randall Stone forceps
Answer:
B. tunneler
Q: A patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site after the surgeon has left the room.
The surgical technologist should
A. place a pressure dressing on the site.
B. cover the site with Dermabond.
C. use a Steri-Strip for the incision site.
D. request the surgeon to return.
Answer:
D. request the surgeon to return
Q: The surgical technologist hands the surgeon the dressing at the end of a procedure. Which
of the following is the BEST method to follow in regard to removing the drape?
A. The circulator applies the tape before the removal of the drape.
B. The circulator assists the surgeon with cleaning the patient before removing the drape.
C. A sterile team member holds the dressing in place while the drape is removed.
D. A sterile team member applies the tape after the drape has been removed.
Answer:
C. A sterile team member holds the dressing in place while the drape is removed.
Q: 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
Answer:
A. Fascia
Q: Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure reading?
A. radial
B. femoral
C. brachial
D. popliteal
Answer:
C. brachial
Q: Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
A. Adaptic
B. Dermabond
C. Steri-Strip
D. Elastoplast
Answer:
A. adaptic
Q: When 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.
Answer:
D. folded edge of the cuff of the glove
Q: Necrotizing fasciitis confined to the perineum and scrotum is known as
A. cellulitis.
B. Gerota’s fasciitis.
C. boil.
D. Fournier’s gangrene.
Answer:
D. Fournier’s gangrene
Q: Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?
A. arm
B. calf
C. back
D. thigh
Answer:
B. calf
Q: For a splenectomy procedure, which of the following clamps should be used?
A. Allen
B. Doyen
C. Duval
D. Satinsky
Answer:
D. satinsky
Q: A cystectomy with ileal conduit procedure was performed. The surgical technologist
anticipates the need for a stoma
A. pouch to collect body fluids.
B. flange to create an artificial orifice.
C. pouch to heal the wound.
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