NBSTSA CST EXAM WITH PRACTICE EXAM LATEST

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NBSTSA CST EXAM WITH PRACTICE EXAM LATEST

\ ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS A&B WITH

200 QUESTIONS EACH AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+

Which of the following spore-forming microorganisms are used as biological monitors for checking steam sterilization effectiveness for a load of instruments in a rigid container?

• Bacillus stearothermophilus
• Bacillus atrophies
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Streptococcus pyogenes - Correct Answer - 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?

• within 20 minutes
• within 10 minutes
• as soon as they arrive to the decontamination area
• any time the technologist is available - Correct Answer - A. within 20 minutes

Which of the following types of lasers is typically used for stone fragmentation in the ureter?

• argon
• krypton
• carbon dioxide
• holmium: YAG - Correct Answer - D. holmium: YAG 1 / 4

pg. 2 If a patient is undergoing a mastectomy immediately followed by reconstruction, how many surgical setups should be obtained?

• One; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, so the same

instruments can be used without additional interventions.

• One; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, so the same

instruments can be used after they are cleaned with sterile water.

• Two; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but a second set of

instruments should be used to prevent seeding.

• Two; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but it will be done in

a different OR so two sets are needed. - Correct Answer - C. 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?

• hemostat
• tunneled
• DeBakey vascular forceps
• Randall Stone forceps - Correct Answer - B. tunneled

A patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site after the surgeon has left the room. The surgical technologist should

• place a pressure dressing on the site.
• cover the site with Dermabond.
• use a STERIS-Strip for the incision site.
• request the surgeon to return. - Correct Answer - D. request the surgeon to return

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?

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• The circulator applies the tape before the removal of the drape.
• The circulator assists the surgeon with cleaning the patient before removing the

drape.

• A sterile team member holds the dressing in place while the drape is removed.
• A sterile team member applies the tape after the drape has been removed. - Correct

Answer - C. 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?

• fascia
• muscle
• subcutaneous
• subcuticular - Correct Answer - A. Fascia

Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure reading?

• radial
• femoral
• brachial
• popliteal - Correct Answer - C. brachial

Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?

• Adaptec
• Dermabond
• STERIS-Strip
• Elastoplast - Correct Answer - A. Adaptec

When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the

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• outer side of the cuff of the glove.
• outer side of the sterile glove.
• cuffed edge nearest the glove palm.
• folded edge of the cuff of the glove. - Correct Answer - D. folded edge of the cuff of

the glove

Necrotizing fasciitis confined to the perineum and scrotum is known as

• cellulitis.
• Gerta’s fasciitis.
• boil.
• Fournier's gangrene. - Correct Answer - D. Fournier's gangrene

Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?

• arm
• calf
• back
• thigh - Correct Answer - B. calf

For a splenectomy procedure, which of the following clamps should be used?

• Allen
• Doyen
• Duval
• Satinsky - Correct Answer - D. satin sky

A cystectomy with ileal conduit procedure was performed. The surgical technologist anticipates the need for a stoma

• pouch to collect body fluids.
• flange to create an artificial orifice.
• pouch to heal the wound.
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