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NBSTSA Certification Exam Test Bank| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales (2023\/ 2024 Latest Update)- 100% Correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBSTSA Certification Exam Test Bank|
Questions and Verified Answers with
Rationales (2023\/ 2024 Latest Update)- 100%
Correct
Q: If cultures cannot be immediately transported from the surgery department to pathology,
they should be:
A. Placed in an incubator
B. Placed in a refrigerator
C. Kept at room temperature
D. Submerged in media
Answer:
B. Placed in a refrigerator
\u2022If the cultures are not immediately transported to the pathology department, they should be
placed in a refrigerator.
Q: In terms of transmitting an infection, what is a fomite?
A. Microorganism
B. Inanimate object
C. Parasite
D. Active carrier
Answer:
B. Inanimate object
\u2022A fomite is an inanimate object that is not in itself harmful, but able to harbor pathogenic
organisms, thus serving as an agent for transmission of infection.
Q: When positioning the patient for a cesarean section, where is the bolster placed and why?
A. Right side; relieve pressure on vena cava
B. Left side; relieve pressure on abdominal aorta
C. Pelvis; relieve pressure on sciatic nerve
D. Lumbar region; relieve pressure on lumbar nerves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer:
A. Right side; relieve pressure on vena cava
\u2022The patient is placed in the supine position with a bolster placed under the right side to prevent
excessive pressure on the inferior vena cava.
Q: The conducting fibers that extend from the AV node to the interventricular septum form the:
A. SA node
B. Bundle of his
C. Vagus bundle
D. Left bundle branch
Answer:
B. Bundle of His
\u2022The conducting fibers that run from the AV node down the interventricular septum is referred to
as the bundle of his.
Q: Items that are impenetrable to X-rays are described as:
A. Radiotransparent
B. Radioactive
C. Radioresistant
D. Radiopaque
Answer:
D. Radiopaque
\u2022Items that do not allow passage of x-rays are referred to as radiopaque. Examples include
contrast media and radiopaque strip on sterile sponges.
Q: During surgical rotation, the skills of a surgical technology student may be evaluated by the:
A. Certified nurse assistant
B. Surgical technologist preceptor
C. Director of nursing
D. Anesthesia provider
Answer:
B. Surgical technologist preceptor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022At teaching healthcare facilities where surgical technology students complete rotation, CST’s
who have an interest in teaching and working with adult learners serve in the preceptor role.
Q: During a TRAM procedure, which is used to identify and preserve the superior epigastric
arteries?
A. C-arm
B. Doppler
C. Echocardiography
D. Angiography
Answer:
B. Doppler
\u2022A sterile Doppler probe will be used to identify the superior and inferior Epigastric arteries; the
superior vessels must be preserved.
Q: Which of the following should be accomplished when preparing an esmarch bandage for
sterilization?
A. Folded in layers
B. Layer of webril rolled with bandage
C. Tightly rolled
D. Unfolded mound wrapped in green towel
Answer:
B. Layer of Webril rolled with bandage
\u2022Rubber or silastic items should not be folded, tightly rolled or placed in a mound because steam
will either not penetrate or displace the air. The esmarch bandage should be loosely rolled with a
layer of webril in between.
Q: Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the colon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Serosa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Submucosa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Muscularis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Mucosa
    A. 3, 1, 4, 2
    B. 1, 2, 4, 3
    C. 4, 2, 3, 1
    D. 2, 4, 1, 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Answer:
    C. 4, 2, 3, 1
    \u2022The correct order of the 4 layers of the colon are mucosa, Submucosa, Muscularis, serosa.
    Q: Air or fluid accumulation due to poorly approximated wound edges could result in:
    A. Evisceration
    B. Proud flesh
    C. Ischemia
    D. Dead space
    Answer:
    D. Dead space
    \u2022Dead space is the space caused by separation of wound edges and leads to that accumulation of
    air or fluid which can then lead to a surgical site infection.
    Q: What is the first step of opening a small, sterile wrapped package when establishing the
    sterile field?
    A. Open all flaps simultaneously
    B. Open first flap towards self
    C. Open first flap away from self
    D. Open side flaps
    Answer:
    C. Open first flap away from self
    \u2022The first step in opening a sterile package is to open the first flap away from the body, side flaps
    next and last flap toward body.
    Q: Which surgical approach is often used for a craniotomy for aneurysm repair?
    A. Temporolateral
    B. Transphenoidal
    C. Posterior fossa
    D. Frontotemporal
    Answer:
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