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Teeth
The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. -
?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following structures
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CST Practice Exam #1, Answers with
Questions, 100% Accurate. Rated A+
Teeth
The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. -
?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
- Teeth
- Villi
- Sinuses
- Tonsils
Clean-contaminated
Clean contaminated procedures include those when the aerodigestive track is entered. The
bronchoscope is inserted through the mouth and into the bronchial tubes. The procedure is considered
clean, not sterile. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
- Clean
- Contaminated
- Dirty and infected
- Clean-contaminated
Alpha chymotrypsin
Alpha chymotrypsin is a solution used to soften the zonules holding the lens before cataract surgery to
ease extraction of the lens. - ?ANS/QUIZ?The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before
cataract surgery is?
- Atropine sulfate
- Alpha-chymotrypsin
- Acetylcholine chloride
- Pilocarpine-hydrochloride
Enter head first, exit feet first
The patient should be placed in the elevator entering headfirst and exit feet first one being transported
to the OR on the stretcher. - ?ANS/QUIZ?How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use
an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?
- Place stretcher sideways in elevator
- Enter head first, exit feet first
- Position in elevator is irrelevant
- Enter feet first, exit head first
Pfannenstiel
Pfannenstiel's incision is a curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen and used frequently in
gynecologic surgery. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the
lower abdomen frequently used in the gynecological surgery?
- Midline
- Paramedian
- McBurney's
- Pfannenstiel
Flat
Metal trays that are perforated or have a mesh bottom should be placed on the sterilizing cart flat. -
?ANS/QUIZ?When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned?
- Flat
- Upside down
- Vertical
- Angled
Potassium
Potassium plays four important roles: influences the electrical excitability of cells; the amount of
potassium in cells affects cell volume; potassium balance is important in maintaining the acid base
balance; the amount of potassium in cells affect cell metabolism. Hyperkalemia, an abnormal level of
potassium, can be life-threatening, causing cardiac irregularities. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Hyperkalemia is a high
concentration of?
- Calcium
- Nitrogen
- Potassium
- Albumin
Fascia
Curved mayo scissors are large scissors, with thick blades used to cut through tissue, such as fascia,
tendons and muscle. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors?
- Fascia
- Periosteum
- Dura mater
- Arterial wall
Argon
The argon laser beam can travel through clear fluids and tissues. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which laserbeam can
travel through clear tissues without heating them?
- Argon
- Excimer
- Carbon dioxide
- Neodymium: YAG
Informed consent
Informed consent must be obtained from the patient before any invasive procedure can be performed.
It protects the patient because it verifies that he/she understands the condition to be treated and the
intervention to be performed. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of
the risks is a/an?
- Tort
- Malpractice
- Personal liability
- Informed consent
Cardia
The Cardia is the portion of the stomach that surrounds the superior opening of the stomach. -
?ANS/QUIZ?Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
- Cardia
- Fundus
- Pylorus
- Antrum
Spores
Low-level disinfectants kill most types of bacteria and some fungi and viruses, but do not kill spores and
M. tuberculous - ?ANS/QUIZ?Low-level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy?
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Spores
Webbed fingers
Webbing of the digits is syndactyly. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Syndactyly refers to?
- Cleft palate
- Webbed fingers
- Fused tarsals
- Torn ligaments
Backtable
Surgical packs should be opened on the backtable. - ?ANS/QUIZ?The surgical pack utilized to create a
sterile field should be opened on the?
- Structure
- OR table
- Backtable
- Mayo stand
Insulin
The islets of Langerhans secrete glucagon, insulin, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide. -
?ANS/QUIZ?The islets of Langerhans secrete?
- Bile
- Insulin
- Intrinsic factor
- Inhibiting hormones
Extractions
The removal of a tooth or teeth is an extraction procedure. The resection of the soft tissue and excision
of the bone surrounding the tooth prior to the removal is called odontectomy. - ?ANS/QUIZ?What
type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
- Cleft palate repair
- Arch bar application
- Extractions
- Implants
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli is a gram-negative rod that is part of the normal flora of the intestinal tract of humans
and is also an opportunistic bacteria. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which organism is normal resident flora of the
intestinal tract?
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Clostridium tetani
Same side as surgeon
When using four towels for squaring off the incision site, the first towel will be passed when standing on
the same side as the surgeon. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand
when handing towels to the surgeon to square off in incision site?
- Opposite side from surgeon
- Same side as surgeon
- Foot of OR table
- Head of OR table
Surgically clean
The skin is rendered surgically clean when I properly perform surgical scrub is done. - ?ANS/QUIZ?A
properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin?
- Sterile
- Disinfected
- Surgically clean
- Moistened and dehydrated
Ampulla of Vader
The pancreatic ducts join at the ampulla of vader. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Through which of the following do the
common bile duct and pancreatic duct empty?
- Ampulla of Vater
- Duct of Santorini
- Wirsung's duct
- Sphincter of Oddi
Name, date of birth, physician
The patient should be identified by name, date of birth and physician on their ID bracelet prior to
transporting the patient to the OR. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following identifiers must be verified
by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to the transporting a patient to the OR?
- Name, Social Security number, position
- Name, medical record number, allergies
- Name, date of birth, diagnosis
- Name, date of birth, physician
Spirilli
Spirilli are spiral-shaped bacteria. - ?ANS/QUIZ?What are spiral - shaped bacteria called?
- Cocci
- Bacilli
- Spirilli
- Diplococci
Store bile
The gallbladder stores bile until it is needed in the small intestine. - ?ANS/QUIZ?The primary function
of the gallbladder is to?
- Store bile
- Produce bile
- Emulsify fats
- Metabolize fats
Circulator
The circulator is not a part of the sterile team. The circulator performs his/her duties on the periphery of
the sterile field. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following is a nonsterile member of the surgical team?
- Surgeon
- Circulator
- Surgical assistant
- Surgical technologist
Aid in controlling temperature
Sliding doors are usually used in the OR because they eliminate air currents caused by swinging doors,
but a disadvantage is they do not aid in controlling OR temperature. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the
following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?
- Uses less space for opening
- Aid in controlling temperature
- Eliminate air turbulence
- Provides for thorough cleaning
Time, shielding, distance
Time relates to the length of time the surgical technologist is exposed to the ionizing radiation. Shielding
means donning lead aprons and other lead shield devices for protection from the radiation. Distance
means standing as far away as possible out of the path of the direct beam of ionizing radiation. -
?ANS/QUIZ?What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
- Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose
- Exposure, frequency, concentration
- Time, shielding, distance
- Site, age, gender
Duodenum
The duodenum starts at the pyloric sphincter of the stomach. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which is the first part of
the small intestine?
- Duodenum
- Jejunum
- Ileum
- Cecum
Lateral
The surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery is the lateral position with
the operative site exposed. - ?ANS/QUIZ?What is the surgical position frequently used for patients
undergoing kidney surgery?
- Prone
- Lateral
- Supine
- Lithotomy
Arthropod bites
Most rickettsiae are obligate intracellular parasites. They are usually transmitted by arthropod vectors. -
?ANS/QUIZ?How are Rickettsiae transmitted?
- Arthropod bites
- Physical contact
- Blood exposure
- Airborne organisms
Colposcopy
A binocular microscope is used during an examination of the vagina called a colposcopy. Colpo is a word
root that means vagina. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a
binocular microscope?
- Colposcopy
- Laparoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Hysteroscopy
Tamponade
Tamponade is the compression of the heart due to a collection of blood or fluid within the pericardium.
- ?ANS/QUIZ?Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called?
- Tamponade
- Pericarditis
- Infarction
- Cardiomyopathy
Anesthesia provider
The anesthesia provider decides when the patient is stable and ready for transport from the OR to the
PACU. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported
from the OR to the PACU?
- Anesthesia provider
- Circulator
- Surgeon
- Surgical technologist
Centesis
The suffix -centesis means surgical puncture. When combined with arthrocentesis, it means surgical
puncture of a joint space with a needle to remove fluid. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which suffix means surgical
puncture to remove fluid?
- dynia
- tomy
- lysis
- centesis
Cecum
The appendix is attached to the cecum. - ?ANS/QUIZ?To which portion of the colon is the appendix
attached?
- Ascending
- Descending
- Cecum
- Sigmoid
Gram stain
A Gram stain determines the shape and grouping characteristics of bacteria. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which
laboratory test determines bacterial identification?
- Gram stain
- Manual count
- Prothrombin time
- Gel electrophoresis
Mydriatics
Mydriatics are used to dilate the pupil for examination of the retina, refraction testing, or easier removal
of the lens. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Medication used to dilate the pupil is called?
- Miotics
- Myopics
- Mydriatics
- Muscarinics
U-drape
U-drape is a type of nonfenestrated split sheet. The tails are created by a U-shape in the center of the
drape. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the following drapes is nonfenestrated?
- Laparotomy
- U-drape
- Transverse
- Craniotomy
Never until patient is discharged from facility
Never remove a patient's identification bracelet unless the patient is discharged from the facility. -
?ANS/QUIZ?Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient identification
bracelet?
- During insertion of an IV catheter
- Never until patient is discharged from facility
- Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit
- When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self
Supine
Supine position is the optimal surgical position for mitral valve replacement procedure. -
?ANS/QUIZ?What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement?
- Prone
- Sims
- Supine
- Kraske
Argon
The argon laser is used because the beam travels to clear tissues without heating it, making it ideal for
use on retinal disorders. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?
- Carbon dioxide
- Nd: YAG
- Excimer
- Argon
Biological
The biological indicator (BI) contains Bacillus stearothermophilus which is killed when exposed to steam
sterilization conditions. The BI is the only test that guarantees sterility. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which of the
following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
- Clerical
- Mechanical
- Biological
- Chemical
Omentum
The greater omentum is an apron like structure that lies over the intestines. - ?ANS/QUIZ?The apron
like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the?
- Omentum
- Mesentery
- Ligamentum
- Peritoneum
Anaerobes
Bacteria that can live without oxygen or anaerobes. - ?ANS/QUIZ?Which microbes live without
oxygen?
- Aerobes
- Anaerobes
- Capnophiles
- Microaerophile
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