CST Exam Study Questions, Latest
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The distal & proximal ends of the long bones are called ____.
a. diaphysis
b. epiphysis
c. periosteum
d. osteocytes - ✔✔b. epiphysis
The gla
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CST Exam Study Questions, Latest
update. 100% accurate answers. Rated A
The distal & proximal ends of the long bones are called ____.
a. diaphysis
b. epiphysis
c. periosteum
d. osteocytes - ✔✔b. epiphysis
The gland located on the front & sides of the trachea below the larynx is the ____.
a. pituitary
b. thyroid
c. thymus
d. pineal - ✔✔b. thyroid
The beats per minute for the resting heart rate of an adult is ____.
a. 60-80
b. 90-110
c. 120-140
d. 150-170 - ✔✔a. 60-80
Graft material used to cover the stapes during a radical mastoidectomy is the ____.
a. temporalis fascia
b. pars tensa
c. temporal bone
d. vestibular membrane - ✔✔a. temporalis fascia
The rate at which work is done is called ____.
a. conservation
b. kinetic energy
c. power
d. potential energy - ✔✔c. power
Which of the following terms refers to severe hypertension in the pregnant female?
a. placenta previa
b. dystocia
c. prolapse of umbilical cord
d. eclampsia - ✔✔d. eclampsia
Which of the following suture would be the best choice for repair of a liver laceration?
a. 2-0 polypropylene (Prolene)
b. 2-0 polylactin (Vicryl)
c. 2-0 chromic
d. 2-0 polyester (Ethibond) - ✔✔c. 2-0 chromic
The surgical instrument used to enlarge the maxillary sinus opening during a Cald-well Luc procedure is
a/an ____.
a. lambotte osteotome
b. antrum trocar/rasp
c. coaklel currette
d. kerrison rongeur - ✔✔d. kerrison rongeur
The speed of computer processors is measured in ____.
a. gigabyte
b. kilo
c. megabyte
d. gigahertz - ✔✔d. gigahertz
The type of electrical current that moves in a one-way, single direction is ____.
a. alternating
b. ampere
c. direct
d. voltage - ✔✔c. direct
A Russian tissue forceps is used to:
a. cut
b. grasp
c. clamp
d. retract - ✔✔b. grasp
The electrosurgical unit is a:
a. powerbox for fiberoptics
b. power source for coagulation
c. power unit for drills
d. power source for the surgical table - ✔✔b. power source for coagulation
In which procedure is a microscope used?
a. tracheostomy
b. radical neck
c. tonsillectomy
d.stapedectomy - ✔✔d.stapedectomy
When a break in sterile technique occurs, the scrub should:
a. notify the circulator and leave the decision to him/her
b. notify the person who broke the technique and correct the problem
c. notify the OR supervisor and leave the decision to him/her
d. say nothing - ✔✔b. notify the person who broke the technique and correct the problem
Heaney clamps are used MOST frequently on a:
a. hysterectomy
b. lobectomy
c. cystectomy
d.gastrectomy - ✔✔a. hysterectomy
Which of the following instruments should be included in the set-up for a laminectomy?
a. gigli saw
b. Satterlee saw
c. Kerrison rongeur
d. Bennett retractor - ✔✔c. Kerrison rongeu
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