CST Certification Exam Prep. Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
which structure is located in the alveolar process ? -Answer- teeth, which are located in
the sockets of the alveolar process of the mandible and maxill
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CST Certification Exam Prep. Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
which structure is located in the alveolar process ? -Answer- teeth, which are located in
the sockets of the alveolar process of the mandible and maxillae
the highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is
the? -Answer- the choroid is highly vascularized and provides nutrients to the posterior
surface of the retina
which muscle type is striated and voluntary? -Answer- skeletal muscle
which ossicle os the middle ear covers the oval window? -Answer- the stapes covers
the opening btw the middle ear and inner ear known as the oval window
a partially dislocated joint is called ? -Answer- subluxation
a complete displacement of a joint or displacement of one articular surface from another
is called? -Answer- a luxation
the avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the? -Answer- cornea
which term describes rod-shaped microorganism? -Answer- bacillus
the space btw the vocal cords is called? -Answer- the glottis
what position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen pelvis? -Answertrendelenburg position
how many hors must an item submerge in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? -Answer- 10
hours
when a pt blood pressure is 135/81, 135 refers to? -Answer- 135 is the systolic, 81 is
the diastolic
which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric pts. with upper
respiratory infections? -Answer- nasolacrimal duct
URI -Answer- acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Satinsky, Herrick, and mayo clamps may be specifically used on which surgical
procedure? -Answer- kidney procedures (specifically clamped onto the kidney pedicle)
the nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the ? -Answer- nasal septumwhich type of hematoma is a result of a torn bridging meningeal veins? -Answersubdural hematoma
the Bowie-Dick test is performed? -Answer- daily
the spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the ? -Answer- cochlea
which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of the conjunctiva
onto the cornea? -Answer- Pterygium
what is the name of the condition in which a loop of bowel herniates into the Dougla's
cul-de-sac? -Answer- an enterocoele
which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a pt. undergoing surgical
treatment for uterine fibroids? -Answer- myomectomy
which of the following is method of high level disinfection? -Answer- 2% glutaraldehyde
the cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone? -Answer- the vomer
which neurosurgical pathology would a pyelogram diagnose? -Answer- spinal stenosis
which of the following terms means a prolapsed bladder causing a bulge in the anterior
vaginal wall? -Answer- a cystocele
the nasal sinus located btw the nose and the orbits is the? -Answer- ethmoid sinus
what is the definition of otosclerosis? -Answer- formation and hardening of spongy bone
in the ear
what. is the medical term for removal of the uterus? -Answer- hysterectomy
which of the following is a telescoping of the intestines in neonates requiring immediate
surgical intervention? -Answer- intussusception
what is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis? -Answerhydrocelectomy
which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -Answer- cleancontaminated.
the primary functor of the gallbladder is to ? -Answer- store bile
which is the first part of the intestine? -Answer- the duodenumhow are rickettsiae transmitted? -Answer- arthropod vectors
the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before catarat surgery is? -Answeralpha- chymotrypsin
which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? -
Answer- colposcopy
medication used to dilate the pupil is called? -Answer- mydriatics
what is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? -Answer- supine
which laser is the best during a vitrectomy? -Answer- the argon laser because it travels
through cleartissue without heating it
what organs are excised iF an ovarian tumor is malignant? -Answer- ovarie, Fallopian
tubes, uterus
which curve refers to an abnormal curve of the spine referred to as "hunchback"? -
Answer- kyphosis
which of the following routine prep. laboratory studies would be ordered for
premenstrual women w no history of hysterectomy? -Answer- blood or urine sample
(HCG)
a congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel btw the pulmonary artery and the
aorta does not close? -Answer- patent ductus arteriosus
1the mumps may be diagnosed by detecting inflammation in which glands? -Answerparotid glands located inferior and anterior to the ears
the organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is? -Answer- the pancreas
what position is commonly used for neurosurgical procedures? -Answer- supine
the outer layer of the intestines is the? -Answer- serosa
what type of drape would be used for a flank procedure? -Answer- transverse drape
the larynx is located btw the? -Answer- pharynx and trachea
where are the vocal cords located? -Answer- in the larynx
which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be
considered infectiuos? -Answer- standard precautionswhich structure has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions? -Answer- pharynx
which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? -Answerangioscope
which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure foe treating stress
incontinence in women? -Answer- chiba
which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins? -
Answer- sclerotherapy
when repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed
by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus
abdominis called? -Answer- Hesselbach's Triangle
correct postoperative sequence of action completed by the ST
1. assist w post op pt care
2. remove drapes
3. remove gown and gloves
4. break down sterile set up -Answer- 2,3,1,4
cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system -Answerautonomic
in which of the following would absorbable suture be contradicted? -Answer- vascular
anastomosis
what must be done prior to positioning the pt undergoing a posterior lumbar
laminectomy? -Answer- endotracheal intubation
which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear? -Answercholesteatoma
which of the following elements primarily make up the body's mass? -Answer- O2, C,
H,nitrogen
the largest muscle of the upper calf -Answer- gastrocnemius
what is the length of time when thrombin losses its potency -Answer- 3 hours
the teeth are primarily composed of? -Answer- dentin
the basic design of electrical equipment in the OR is? -Answer- Electron Theory
which of the following procedures is performed to decrease gastric secretions? -
Answer- vagotomywhich organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed
during a whipple? -Answer- duodenum
during a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the surgical tech be prepared
to set uo quic? -Answer- drill
what is the purpose of inserting a urethral stent catheter? -Answer- bypass calculi
obstruction
which of the following is used to create. the trough on the anterior glenoid rim during a
Bankart procedure? -Answer- shaver with abrader tip
which of the following secretes hydrochloric acid? -Answer- parietal cells
the walls of the vagina are lined with -Answer- mucosa
a Fogarty catheter is used during an -Answer- embolectomy
during a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the begining of thw procedure?
-Answer- conjunctiva, tenon's capsule
which of the following is used to obtain specimen during a bronchoscopy? -Answerlukens tube
which suture would be used in the presence of infection? -Answer- steel
which procedure uses tenotomy scissors ?
a. vulvectomy
b. meniscectomy
c.laminectomy
d. blepharoplasty -Answer- d. blepharoplasty
which of the following hernias can result in necrosis of the viscera? -Answerstrangulated
which of the following maintains the position of the uterus? -Answer- broad ligament
transverse colectomy is incised through which incision? -Answer- upper midline
what kind of uterine tissue can grow in abnormal locations including ovaries, pelvic,
peritoneum, and small intestines? -Answer- endometrial
how would you position a pt. with interthrocanteric fracture? -Answer- supinewhat position allows optimal exposure of the retroperitoneal area of the flank? -Answerlateral
correct sequence for placing a screw into bone -Answer- drill, depth gauge, tap, screw
driver.
the removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is -Answer- decortication
the only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is? -Answer- Anectine
(succinylcholine)
how are the legs of the pt. positioned for lateral position? -Answer- lower leg flexed,
upper leg st
the neuroglia of the nervous system -Answer- support and bind
the method of inhalation anesthesia that allows completerebreathing of expired gases
is? -Answer- closed
A ST is preparing the incision for dressing following a TAH. the pt has delveloped a
hematoma at the incision site. the surgeon has left the room. what should the ST do? -
Answer- have the surgeon return
which is a sign of cardiac arrest?
a. edema
b. convulsion
c. cyanosis
d. hypertension -Answer- c. cyanosis
the number of staph. aureus microorganisms carried by the ST can be reduced
drastically by? -Answer- a thorough surgical hand scrub
list in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia
1. leads are placed on the pt
2. induction agent is given by IV
3. pt. is promped to breath 100% oxygen
4. pt. is intubated
5. anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied -Answer- 1,3,2,4,5
place the following phases wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to
last
I. proliferation
II. remodeling
III. inflamatory -Answer- III, I, IIA ST has selected the sutures for a procedure based on the preference card. the
surgeon states he would like additionalsutures and his preferences card is outdated.
what is the best course of action? -Answer- ask the surgeon if he would like his
preference card updated and proceed accordingly
while being transferred from the stretcher to the OR bed, the pt. expresses fear of not
awakening from anesthesia. the ST should? -Answer- have the anesthesia care
provider address the pt. concers
when preparing endoscopic cameras fro EtO sterilization, which of the following
monitoring processess would be utilized to ensure allparameters o
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