Surgical Technology Examination Appleton & Lange 13-32 CST Exam Prep
Surgical Technology Examination Appleton & Lange 13-32 CST exam prep
- 1.
160. The english surgeon who began the age of chemical control of the atmosphere was
- A.
Ehrlich
- B.
Madame curie
- C.
Alexander
- D.
Lister
Correct Answer
D. Lister -
- 2.
161. Passage of fluid through a cell membrane is called
- A.
Metosis
- B.
Miosis
- C.
Osmosis
- D.
Symbiosis
Correct Answer
C. Osmosis -
- 3.
162. Oxygen-dependent bacteria are said to be
- A.
Anaerobic
- B.
Bacillic
- C.
Antibiotic
- D.
Aerobic
Correct Answer
D. Aerobic -
- 4.
163. The destruction of bacteria by white cells during the inflammatory process is called
- A.
Symbiosis
- B.
Mitosis
- C.
Lymphocytosis
- D.
Phagocytosis
Correct Answer
D. Phagocytosis -
- 5.
165. staphylococcus aureus would most likely be transmitted by
- A.
Urine
- B.
Feces
- C.
Nose and mouth
- D.
Sex organs
Correct Answer
C. Nose and mouth -
- 6.
166. Microbial death occurs when an organism is
- A.
Reproducing at a slower rate
- B.
Reduced in population
- C.
No longer capable of reproduction
- D.
Exposed to heat
Correct Answer
C. No longer capable of reproduction -
- 7.
167. What immune protection is available to the fetus
- A.
Natural active
- B.
Natural passive
- C.
Active artificial
- D.
Passive artificial
Correct Answer
B. Natural passive -
- 8.
168. The clinical syndrome characterized by microbial invasion of the bloodstream is
- A.
Superinfection
- B.
Septicemia
- C.
Cross-infection
- D.
Cellulitis
Correct Answer
B. Septicemia -
- 9.
169. A toxoid is
- A.
An inactivated toxin
- B.
A substance that elicits an immune responce
- C.
A poison produced by an infectious agent
- D.
A substance that the body recognizes as foreign, thus evoking an immune response
Correct Answer
A. An inactivated toxin -
- 10.
170. inflammatory exudate that is thick and yellow is termed
- A.
Suppurative
- B.
Fibrinous
- C.
Serous
- D.
Mucous
Correct Answer
A. Suppurative -
- 11.
171. The body's first line of defense against the invasion of pathogens is
- A.
The immune response
- B.
Skin and mucous membrane linings
- C.
Cellular and chemical responses
- D.
Phagocytosis
Correct Answer
B. Skin and mucous membrane linings -
- 12.
172. rodlike shaped bacteria are identified microscopically as
- A.
Bacilli
- B.
Cocci
- C.
Spirilla
- D.
Spirochetes
Correct Answer
A. Bacilli -
- 13.
173. a procedure used to remove damaged tissue that provides growth conditions for pathogens is called
- A.
Incision and drainage
- B.
Dessication
- C.
Lysis of adhesions
- D.
Debridement
Correct Answer
D. Debridement -
- 14.
174. herpes simplex is commonly called
- A.
Cold sore
- B.
Shingles
- C.
Smallpox
- D.
Chicken pox
Correct Answer
A. Cold sore -
- 15.
175. all of the following descriptors refer to the inflammatory process except
- A.
Heat
- B.
Pain
- C.
Vasoconstriction
- D.
Edema
Correct Answer
C. Vasoconstriction -
- 16.
176. clostridium tetani causes
- A.
Gangrene
- B.
Nosocomial infection
- C.
Lockjaw
- D.
Malaria
Correct Answer
C. Lockjaw -
- 17.
177. a laboratory procedure useful in classifying bacteria using a staining procedure is
- A.
Gram stain
- B.
Iodine stain
- C.
Acid fast stain
- D.
Differential stain
Correct Answer
A. Gram stain -
- 18.
178. a fulminating infection arising from necrotic tissue and spreading rapidly is
- A.
Rabies
- B.
Gas gangrene
- C.
Pasteurellosis
- D.
Tetanus
Correct Answer
B. Gas gangrene -
- 19.
179. which bacteria is commonly found in soil
- A.
Clostridium tetani
- B.
Trypanosoma brucei
- C.
Pediculus vestimenti
- D.
Yersinia pestis
Correct Answer
A. Clostridium tetani -
- 20.
180. The bacteria that causes rheumatic fever is
- A.
Escherichia coli
- B.
Streptococcus
- C.
Pseudomonas
- D.
Staphylococcus
Correct Answer
B. Streptococcus -
- 21.
181. a severe allergic reaction possibly resulting in death is called
- A.
Arthus reaction
- B.
Hypersensibility
- C.
Anaphylactic shock
- D.
Autoimmune disease
Correct Answer
C. Anaphylactic shock -
- 22.
182. What organism is responsible for a boil
- A.
Staphylococcus aureus
- B.
Clostridium perfringens
- C.
Escherichia coli
- D.
Neisseria
Correct Answer
A. Staphylococcus aureus -
- 23.
183. the organism most frequently found in burns is
- A.
Clostridium perfringens
- B.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- C.
Clostridium tetani
- D.
Hemolytic streptococci
Correct Answer
B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa -
- 24.
184. a bacterial pathogen most frequently invading damaged skin is
- A.
Staphylococcus aureus
- B.
Clostridium tetani
- C.
Pseudomonas septica
- D.
Candida albicans
Correct Answer
A. Staphylococcus aureus -
- 25.
185. which type of wound would favor the development of gas gangrene
- A.
Moist
- B.
Necrotic
- C.
Dry
- D.
Warm
Correct Answer
B. Necrotic -
- 26.
186. gas gangrene is caused by
- A.
Fusobacterium
- B.
Clostridium tetani
- C.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- D.
Clostridium perfringens
Correct Answer
D. Clostridium perfringens -
- 27.
187. the bacteria highly resistant to sterilization and disinfection is
- A.
Spores
- B.
Fungus
- C.
Gram-positive
- D.
Pseudomonas
Correct Answer
A. Spores -
- 28.
188. a bacteria found in the intestinal tract is
- A.
Escherichia coli
- B.
Bordetella pertussis
- C.
Franciscella tularensis
- D.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Correct Answer
A. Escherichia coli -
- 29.
189. the burn classification that is characterized by a dry, pearly white, or charred-appearing surface is
- A.
First
- B.
Second
- C.
Third
- D.
Fourth
Correct Answer
C. Third -
- 30.
190. OSHA is a governmental regulating agency whose aim is to
- A.
Provide guidlines to prevent transmission of blood-borne infections
- B.
Execute requirements designed to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the work environment
- C.
Require that communicable diseases be reported to a public health agency
- D.
Train employees how to recognize and execute safe practices
Correct Answer
B. Execute requirements designed to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the work environment -
- 31.
191. Inflammation is characterized by pain, redness, heat, swelling, and loss of function. The redness can be attributed to
- A.
Serum brought into the area
- B.
Constriction of capillaries
- C.
Vasodilation bringing more blood to the area
- D.
Heat from metabolic reaction
Correct Answer
C. Vasodilation bringing more blood to the area -
- 32.
192. removal of contaminated debris from a wound is called
- A.
Decontamination
- B.
Debridement
- C.
Dehiscence
- D.
Desiccation
Correct Answer
B. Debridement -
- 33.
193. the space caused by separation of wound edges is called
- A.
Lag phase
- B.
Evisceration
- C.
Fibrous scarring
- D.
Dead space
Correct Answer
D. Dead space -
- 34.
194. if tissue is approximated too tightly is can cause
- A.
Ischemia
- B.
Excessive scar tissue
- C.
Keloids
- D.
Adhesions
Correct Answer
A. Ischemia -
- 35.
195. tensile strength of a wound refers to
- A.
The suture strength
- B.
Ability of tissue to resist rupture
- C.
Wound contraction
- D.
Tissue approximation
Correct Answer
B. Ability of tissue to resist rupture -
- 36.
196. the substance that unites with thrombin to form fibrin, the basic structural material of blood clots is
- A.
Fibrinogen
- B.
Prothrombin
- C.
Fibrin
- D.
Thrombin
Correct Answer
A. Fibrinogen -
- 37.
197. a cicatrix is
- A.
An abscess
- B.
A scar
- C.
Pus
- D.
A wound
Correct Answer
B. A scar -
- 38.
199. a wound that is infected or one in which there is an excessive loss of tissue heals by
- A.
Primary intention
- B.
Secondary intention
- C.
Third intention
- D.
Fourth intention
Correct Answer
B. Secondary intention -
- 39.
200. a CDC guideline that addresses the care of "sharps" includes all of the following except
- A.
Needles should always be recapped
- B.
Needles should not be bent or broken by hand
- C.
Needles should not be removed from disposable syringes
- D.
Needles should be discarded in puncture-resistant containers for disposal
Correct Answer
A. Needles should always be recapped -
- 40.
201. the type of wound healing that requires debridement is
- A.
First
- B.
Second
- C.
Third
- D.
Fourth
Correct Answer
C. Third -
- 41.
202. to promote healing, a surgical wound must have all of the following requisites except
- A.
Suture closure of dead space
- B.
Drains to remove fluid or air
- C.
A moderately tight dressing
- D.
Tight sutures to create tension
Correct Answer
D. Tight sutures to create tension -
- 42.
203. wound healing that employs a technique allowing the wound to heal from the bottom up is called
- A.
Interrupted intention
- B.
First intention
- C.
Second intention
- D.
Third intention
Correct Answer
C. Second intention -
- 43.
204. which body fluid is least likely to transmit HIV
- A.
Blood
- B.
Semen
- C.
Saliva
- D.
Spinal fluid
Correct Answer
C. Saliva -
- 44.
205. a band of scar tissue that binds together two anatomical surfaces that are normally separate from each other is called
- A.
Keloid
- B.
Adhesion
- C.
Cicatrix
- D.
Dehiscence
Correct Answer
B. Adhesion -
- 45.
206. a drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is
- A.
Lidocaine
- B.
Fentanyl
- C.
Heparin
- D.
Cefazolin
Correct Answer
C. Heparin -
- 46.
207. an mg is a measurement of
- A.
Length
- B.
Weight
- C.
Volume
- D.
Temperature
Correct Answer
B. Weight -
- 47.
208. the solutions used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available is
- A.
0.9 % NaCl
- B.
Dextrose 5% in water
- C.
Lactated ringer's solution
- D.
Dextran
Correct Answer
D. Dextran -
- 48.
209. an inch equals
- A.
2.2 cm
- B.
2.54 cm
- C.
4.4 cm
- D.
10 cm
Correct Answer
B. 2.54 cm -
- 49.
210. how many milliliters are in 1 ounce
- A.
10
- B.
30
- C.
75
- D.
100
Correct Answer
B. 30 -
- 50.
211. one gram equals
- A.
100mg
- B.
1000mg
- C.
100mL
- D.
1000mL
Correct Answer
B. 1000mg -
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