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CST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Ans- Clean-Contaminted Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi Ans- Teeth The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylcholine chloride Pilocarpine hydrochloride Ans- Alpha-chymotrypsin When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: Flat Upside down Vertical Angled Ans- Flat 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 Ans- Enter head first, exit feet first Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? Midline Paramedian McBurney's Pfannenstiel Ans- Pfannenstiel Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Calcium Nitrogen Potassium Albumin Ans- Potassium Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Tort Malpractice Personal liability Informed consent Ans- Informed consent Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? Fascia Periosteum Dura mater Arterial wall Ans- Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Argon Excimer Carbon dioxide Neodymium: YAG Ans- Argon Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Cardia Fundus Pylorus Antrum Ans- Cardia Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Viruses Bacteria Fungi Spores Ans- Spores The surgical pack utilized to created the sterile field should be opened on the: Stretcher OR table Backtable Mayo stand Ans- Backtable The islets of Langerhans secrete: Bile Insulin Intrinsic factor Inhibiting hormones Ans- Insulin What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Cleft palate repair Arch bar application Extraction Implants Ans- Extraction Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clostridium tetani Ans- Escherichia coli Syndactyly refers to: Cleft palate Webbed fingers Fused tarsals Torn ligaments Ans- Webbed fingers Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site

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