A CST Practice Exam Quiz!
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The primary function of a certified surgical technologist is to assist surgeons and other medical practitioners in operating rooms. They help patients get ready to undergo surgical procedures. For you to qualify and become a surgical technologist, you need to ensure that you pass the CST exam. Give it a shot and see how well prepared you are to tackle the finals. All the best!
- 1.What is the best shielding against gamma rays?
- A.
Tin
- B.
Lead
- C.
Steel
- D.
Rubber
- 2.Which of the following is an acceptable placement area for the electrosurgical ground pad for a patient in the lithotomy position?
- A.
Upper arm
- B.
Upper buttock
- C.
Anterior thigh
- D.
Posterior shoulder
- 3.What is the position of choice for breast surgery?
- A.
Prone
- B.
Dorsal Recumbent
- C.
Lateral
- D.
Lithotomy
- 4.When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's leg shold be lowered slowly to prevent:
- A.
Hypertension
- B.
Laryngospasm
- C.
Respiratory
- D.
Circulatory depression
- 5.Hair removed during preparation for cranial surgery should be:
- A.
Discarded
- B.
Sent to pathology
- C.
Saved for possible transplant
- D.
Saved because it is personal property
- 6.Which of the following increases air contamination in the operating room?
- A.
Restricting traffic
- B.
Damp dusting with a germicidal solution
- C.
Air pressure less than in the outside hall
- D.
Air pressure greater than in the outside hall
- 7.What is the purpose of changing to scrub clothes to enter the operating room?
- A.
Uniform standarization
- B.
Prevention of cross-contamination
- C.
Identification of operating room personnel
- D.
Prevention of contamination of personal clothing
- 8.What is the standard temperature in an operating room?
- A.
15 to 19 degrees C (59 to 66 degrees F)
- B.
20 to 24 degrees C (68 to 75 degrees F)
- C.
25 to 29 degrees C (77 to 84 degrees F)
- D.
30 to 34 degrees C (86 to 93 degrees F)
- 9.The lower leg of a patient in the lateral position for kidney surgery should be:
- A.
Flexed
- B.
Extended
- C.
Abducted
- D.
Externally Rotated
- 10.What is the position of choice for dilation and curettage?
- A.
Sims
- B.
Supine
- C.
Kraske
- D.
Lithotomy
- 11.
- A.
Drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site
- B.
Drape split in the middle, resulting in two tails
- C.
Drape used to cover the operating table, instrument table, and body regions
- D.
Self-adhering plastic drape used to cover and extremity
- 12.The scrub cap is applied by operating room personnel:
- A.
After application of the scrub suit
- B.
After application of the mask
- C.
Before application of the scrub suit
- D.
Before entering an unrestricted area
- 13.Which item is required when setting up for a D&C?
- A.
Stirrups
- B.
Cell-saver unit
- C.
Cassette holder
- D.
Electrosurgery unit
- 14.What is the usual position chosen for hemorrhoidectomy?
- A.
Lateral
- B.
Jack-knife
- C.
Knee-chest
- D.
Supine
- 15.When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, which of the following will the ungloved hand touch?
- A.
Under the cuff of the glove
- B.
Outer side of the sterile glove
- C.
Cutted edge nearest the glove palm
- D.
Folded edges of the cuff of the glove
- 16.What position of choice for a transurethral porstatectomy (TURP)?
- A.
Sims
- B.
Lateral
- C.
Lithotomy
- D.
Supine
- 17.Which of the following is a normal adult white blood cell count?
- A.
1000 to 2000
- B.
5000 to 9000
- C.
12000 to 15000
- D.
20000 to 25000
- 18.Which of the following is the ideal immediate preoperative enviroment for a patient?
- A.
Room dimly lighted and quiet
- B.
Room brightly lighted and quiet
- C.
Overhead light on and door open
- D.
Cool room, patient covered with wool blanket
- 19.Which of the following itens should be used to transport a patient in traction?
- A.
Bed
- B.
Stretcher
- C.
Wheelchair
- D.
Fracture table
- 20.If the adult patient refuses a blood transfusion, the hospital SHOULD:
- A.
Give no blood
- B.
Give blood only in an emergency
- C.
Give blood only after sedation
- D.
Perform no operation that may require a transfusion
- 21.Which of the following is the most common straight cathether used prior to laparsocopic gynecological surgery in the OR?
- A.
Foley
- B.
Pezzer
- C.
Malecot
- D.
Robinson
- 22.Which of the following techniques is NOT acceptable for draping the patient?
- A.
Hold the drapes high until directly over the patient
- B.
Protect the gloved hands by cuffing the drapes
- C.
Readjust the drapes as necessary after placement
- D.
Place the drapes on a dry area
- 23.Which of the following procedures is proper for an informed consent?
- A.
The patient is asked to sign the operative permit after the surgeon has explained the procedure
- B.
The circulator is ultimately responsible for obtaining the signed consent
- C.
The patient is asked to read the entire form after signing it
- D.
The operative permit is witnessed by one member of the patient's family
- 24.What area of the body is prepped for an ORIF of the humerus?
- A.
Leg, foot to knee
- B.
Leg, foot to hip
- C.
Arm, fingers to shoulder
- D.
Arm, fingers to elbow
- 25.Which item may be used in positioning a patient for a total hip replacement?
- A.
Stirrups
- B.
Wilson frame
- C.
Andrews frame
- D.
Beanbag
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