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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CST PRACTICE EXAM#3
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-Guarantee passing score -44 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: The most abundant extracellular ion necessary for the transmission of
impulses is:
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Sodium Question 2: During a strabismus correction, resection has a greater effect on which muscle?
Answer:
Lateral rectus
Question 3: Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent?
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Boiling water Question 4: What agent is used to flush the harvested saphenous vein during a CABG?
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Heparinized saline
Question 5: Which surgical specialty would utilize a phacoemulsification machine?
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Ophthalmology Question 6: An axillary role is placed for lateral positioning to:
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Facilitate _respiration Question 7: All of the following statements are true for paper-plastic peel packs, except:
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Staples are an acceptable method of closing peel packs Question 8: What procedure is performed to immobilize the jaw following a mandibular fracture?
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Arch bar application
Question 9: Where is the incision for a Caldwell-Luc procedure made?
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Canine fossa Question 10: What action should be taken if the patient has withdrawn the surgical informed consent prior to surgery?
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Do not transport patient; inform surgeon
Question 11: Why is cardioplegia used?
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Cause diastolic arrest
Question 12: What is the most abundant ion in the body?
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Calcium
Question 13: The structure that allows the eardrum to vibrate freely and connects the middle ear
and the oropharynx is the:
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Eustachian tube Question 14: The set of teeth that erupt at about 6 months of age and are later-replaced are the:
Answer:
Deciduous teeth
Question 15: In which procedure would a Denis-Browne ring retractor be used?
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Retropubic prostatectomy Question 16: In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
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Trendelenburg Question 17: An identification bracelet is placed on a surgical patient upon admission to the:
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Facility Question 18: The needle holder shown below would be used during a:
Image : Tip Detail
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Craniotomy Question 19: If an ophthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is it safely performed?
Answer:
Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
Question 20: Which of the following is a procedure for treatment of glaucoma?
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lridectomy
Question 21: The facial fracture that involves the complete separation of the maxilla from the
cranial base is a/an:
Answer:
LeFort I
Question 22: What does the term strike-through mean?
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Soaking of moisture from unsterile to sterile layers Question 23: Which of the following procedures is performed for cervical incompetence?
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Shirodkar Question 24: What is the surgical technologist's role during the transfer of the patient from the OR bed to the stretcher?
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Maintains sterility and integrity of backtable Question 25: Untreated acute otitis media may result in:
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Mastoiditis Question 26: Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?
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Calculi Question 27: Which of the following must be tested prior to the use of a fiberoptic bronchoscope?
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light source Question 28: Trauma to which two of the following cranial nerves would result in the loss of smell and vision?
Answer:
I and II