{"id":120966,"date":"2023-10-02T21:31:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T21:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=120966"},"modified":"2023-10-02T21:31:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T21:31:31","slug":"cst-exam-questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/02\/cst-exam-questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"CST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Clean-Contaminted &#8211; Answer- Which of the following is the wound classifications for a<br>bronchoscopy:<br>Clean<br>Contaminated<br>Dirty and infected<br>Clean-contaminated<br>Teeth &#8211; Answer- Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?<br>Teeth<br>Sinuses<br>Tonsils<br>Villi<br>Alpha-chymotrypsin &#8211; Answer- The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens<br>before cataract surgery is:<br>Atropine sulfate<br>Alpha-chymotrypsin<br>Acetylcholine chloride<br>Pilocarpine hydrochloride<br>Flat &#8211; Answer- When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam<br>sterilizing cart, they should be positioned:<br>Flat<br>Upside down<br>Vertical<br>Angled<br>Enter head first, exit feet first &#8211; Answer- How should the stretcher be oriented when<br>necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?<br>Place stretcher sideways in elevator<br>Enter head first, exit feet first<br>Position in elevator is irrelevant<br>Enter feet first, exit head first<br>Pfannenstiel &#8211; Answer- Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the<br>lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?<br>Midline<br>Paramedian<br>McBurney&#8217;s<br>Pfannenstiel<br>Potassium &#8211; Answer- Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:<br>Calcium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrogen<br>Potassium<br>Albumin<br>Informed consent &#8211; Answer- Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the<br>risks is a\/an:<br>Tort<br>Malpractice<br>Personal liability<br>Informed consent<br>Fascia &#8211; Answer- Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?<br>Fascia<br>Periosteum<br>Dura mater<br>Arterial wall<br>Argon &#8211; Answer- Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating<br>them?<br>Argon<br>Excimer<br>Carbon dioxide<br>Neodymium: YAG<br>Cardia &#8211; Answer- Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal<br>sphincter?<br>Cardia<br>Fundus<br>Pylorus<br>Antrum<br>Spores &#8211; Answer- Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:<br>Viruses<br>Bacteria<br>Fungi<br>Spores<br>Backtable &#8211; Answer- The surgical pack utilized to created the sterile field should be<br>opened on the:<br>Stretcher<br>OR table<br>Backtable<br>Mayo stand<br>Insulin &#8211; Answer- The islets of Langerhans secrete:<br>Bile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insulin<br>Intrinsic factor<br>Inhibiting hormones<br>Extraction &#8211; Answer- What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?<br>Cleft palate repair<br>Arch bar application<br>Extraction<br>Implants<br>Escherichia coli &#8211; 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Answer- What are spiral shaped bacteria called?<br>Bacilli<br>Cocci<br>Spirilli<br>Diplococci<br>Store Bile &#8211; Answer- The primary function of the gallbladder is to:<br>Metabolize fats<br>Produce bile<br>Emulsify fats<br>Store Bile<br>Circulator &#8211; Answer- Which of the following is a non sterile member of the surgical<br>team?<br>Surgeon<br>Surgical assistant<br>Surgical Technologist<br>Circulator<br>Aid in controlling temperature &#8211; Answer- Which of the following is not a benefit of using<br>surface mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?<br>Uses less space for opening<br>Aid in controlling temperature<br>Eliminate air turbulence<br>Provides for thorough cleaning<br>Time, shielding, distance &#8211; Answer- What are the three factors for reducing ionizing<br>radiation exposure?<br>Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose<br>Time, shielding, distance<br>Exposure, frequency, concentration<br>Site, age, Gender<br>Lateral &#8211; Answer- What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing<br>kidney surgery?<br>Lithotomy<br>Lateral<br>Supine<br>Prone<br>Arthropod bites &#8211; 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