CST Practice Exam #1, Questions with accurate answers, graded A. Latest update

CST Practice Exam #1, Questions with accurate answers, graded A. Latest update Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A. Midline ...

CST Practice Exam #1, Questions with accurate answers, graded A. Latest update Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A. Midline B. Paramedian C. McBurney's D. Pfannenstiel - ✔✔D. Pfannenstiel When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: A. Flat B. Upside Down C. Vertical D. Angled - ✔✔A. Flat Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: A. Calcium B. Nitrogen C. Potassium D. Albumin - ✔✔C. Potassium Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? A. Fascia B. Periosteum C. Dura mater D. Arterial wall - ✔✔A. Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? A. Argon B. Excimer C. Carbon dioxide D. Neodymium: YAG - ✔✔A. Argon Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: A. Tort B. Malpractice C. Personal liability D. Informed consent - ✔✔D. Informed consent Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? A. Cardia B. Fundus C. Pylorus D. Antrum - ✔✔A. Cardia Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. Spores - ✔✔D. Spores Syndactyly refers to: A. Celft palate B. Webbed fingers C. Fused tarsals D. Torn ligaments - ✔✔B. Webbed fingers The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: A. Stretcher B. OR table C. Backtable D. Mayo stand - ✔✔C. Backtable The islets of Langerhans secrete: A. Bile B. Insulin C. Intrinsic factor D. Inhibiting hormones - ✔✔B. Insulin What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? A. Cleft palate repair B. Arch bar application C. Extractions D. Implants - ✔✔C. Extractions Which organism is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? A. Escherichia coli B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Psudomonas aeruginosa D. Clostridium tetani - ✔✔A. Escherichia coli Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? A. Opposite side from surgeon B. Same side as surgeon C. Foot of OR table D. Head of OR table - ✔✔B. Same side as surgeon A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: A. Sterile B. Disinfected C. Surgically clean D. Moistened anddehydrated - ✔✔C. Surgically clean Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? A. Ampulla of Vater B. Duct of Santorini C. Wirsung's duct D. Sphincter of Oddi - ✔✔A. Ampulla of Vater Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? A. Name, social security #, physician B. Name, medical record #, allergies C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis D. Name, date of birth, physician - ✔✔D. Name, date of birth, physician What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Sprilli D. Diplococci - ✔✔C. Spirilli The primary function of the gallbladder is to: A. Store bile B. Produce bile C. Emulsify fats D. Metabolize fats - ✔✔A. Store bile Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? A. Surgeon B. Circulator C. Surgical assistant D. Surgical technologist - ✔✔B. Circulator Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? A. Uses less space for opening B. Aid in controlling temperature C. Eliminate air turbulence D. Provides for thorough cleaning - ✔✔D. Provides for thorough cleaning What are three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose B. Exposure, frequency, concentration C. Time, shielding, distance D. Site, age, gender - ✔✔C. Time, shielding, distance Which is the first part of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Cecum - ✔✔A. Duodenum What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? A. Prone B. Lateral C. Supine D. Lithotomy - ✔✔B. Lateral How are rickettsiae transmitted? A. Arthropod bites B. Physical contact C. Blood exposure D. Airborne organisms - ✔✔A. Arthropod bites Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? A. Colposcopy B. Laparoscopy C. Urethroscopy D. Hysteroscopy - ✔✔A. Colposcopy Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: A. Tamponade B. Pericarditis C. Infarction D. Cardiomyopathy - ✔✔A. Tamponade Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? A. Anesthesia provider B. Circulator C. Surgeon D. Surgical technologist - ✔✔A. Anesthesia provider Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? A. -dynia B. -tomy C. -lysis D. -centesis - ✔✔D. -centesis To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? A. Ascending B. Descending C. Cecum D. Sigmoid - ✔✔C. Cecum Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? A. Gram stain B. Manual count C. Prothrombin time D. Gel electrophoresis - ✔✔A. Gram stain Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: A. Miotics B. Myopics C. Mydriatics D. Muscarinics - ✔✔C. Mydriatics Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? A. Laparotomy B. U-drape C. Transverse D. Craniotomy - ✔✔B. U-drape Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet? A. During insertion of an IV catheter B. Never until patient is discharged from facility C. Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit D. When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self - ✔✔B. Never until patient is discharged from facility What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? A. Prone B. Sims C. Supine D. Kraske - ✔✔C. Supine Which laser is used during a vitrectomy? A. Carbon dioxide B. Nd:YAG C. Excimer D. Argon - ✔✔D. Argon Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? A. Clerical B. Mechanical C. Biological D. Chemical - ✔✔C. Biological The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: A. Omentum B. Mesentery C. Ligamentum D. Peritoneum - ✔✔A. Omentum Which microbes live without oxygen? A. Aerobes B. Anaerobes C. Capnophiles D. Microaerophiles - ✔✔B. Anaerobes Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends? A. Epitheliazation B. Fistula C. Herniation D. Sinus - ✔✔B. Fistula What is the action of antagonist drugs? A. Inhibit of the clotting process B. Achieve neuroleptanesthesia C. Increase the effects of opiates D. Counteract the action of another drug - ✔✔D. Counteract the action of another drug Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? A. Spiral B. Horizontal C. Longitudinal D. Circumferential - ✔✔D. Circumferential What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? A. Bilateral ovaries only B. Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus C. Unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube D. Unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube, uterus - ✔✔B. Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spin referred to as "hunchback"? A. Lordosis B. Scoliosis C. Kyposis D. Alkalosis - ✔✔C. Kyphosis What is the medical term for a bunion? A. Talipes valgus B. Hallux valgus C. Hallux varus D. Talipes varus - ✔✔B. Hallux valgus What incision is also known as a lower oblique? A. Ingiunal B. Paramedian C. Infraumbilical D. Thoracoabdominal - ✔✔A. Ingiunal The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: A. Mesentery B. Peritoneum C. Falciform ligament D. Lesser omentum - ✔✔A. Mesentery What is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed? A. Commensialism B. Neutralism C. Mutualism D. Parasitism - ✔✔A. Commensalism A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is: A. Deop-Medrol B. Miochol C. Healon D. Wydase - ✔✔A. Depo-Medrol How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? A. Authorized individual signs patient's name B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies C. RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent D. Surgeon and Risk Manager sign consent - ✔✔B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? A. Feet first, side rails up B. Feet first, side rails down C. Head first, side rails up D. Head first, side rails down - ✔✔A. Feet first, side rails up Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy? A. HCG B. HBV C. HIV D. HDL - ✔✔A. HCG Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile? A. Outside closure ties B. Two inches below neckline to table level C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region D. Sleeves; two inches above the elbows to the cuffs - ✔✔C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures? A. Iglesias B. Coude C. Pigtail D. Bonanno - ✔✔B. Coude What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery? A. Supine B. Fowler's C. Reverse Trendelenburg D. Lateral Kidney - ✔✔C. Reverse Trendelenburg A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is: A. Coarctation of the aorta B. Patent ductus arteriosus C. Tetralogy of Fallot D. Ventricular septal defect - ✔✔D. Ventricular septal defec