CERTIFIED SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGIST CST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWES LATEST
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1. The purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for:
- Lavage
- Chemotherapy
- Hemodialysis
- Hemostasis
Correct Answer: C
- What nerve is at greater risk during a thyriodectomy?
- Cervical sympathetic chain
- Inferior laryngeal
- Vagus
- Recurrent laryngeal
Correct Answer: D
- Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position?
- Peroneal
- Tibial
- Brachial
- Radial
Correct Answer: D
- What is the surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer?
- Vasectomy
- Varicocelectomy
- Hydrocelectomy
- Orchiectomy
Correct Answer: D
- What is the name of the retractor shown below?
- Deaver
- Harrington
- Kelly
- Richardson
Correct Answer: B
- If the broth in the steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what
- Indicates autoclave chamber needs cleaning
- Items must be immediately recalled
- No action necessary
- Sterile items should be immediately used
action to be taken?
Correct Answer: B
7. A specimen that is 5 centimeters is equal to:
- 4 inches
- 2 inches
- 3 inches
- 5 inches
Correct Answer: B
- Which of the following vessels arises from the right ventricle of the heart?
- Descending aorta
- Ascending aorta
- Pulmonary vein
- Pulmonary artery
Correct Answer: D
9. The instrument below is used to:
- Split muscle
- Resect tendon
- Extend incision
- Cut bone
Correct Answer: D
- Which area is prepped first when performing the skin prep for a skin grafting procedure?
- Donor site
- Only recipient site
- Both sites together
- Recipient site
Correct Answer: A
- Which of the following has legal significance in the mishandling of a bullet?
- Damage to tissue while removing specimen
- Contaminating the specimen
- Damaging ballistic markings
- Tearing surgical gloves
Correct Answer: C
- Which of the following procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of the
- Bronchoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Thoracoscopy
endoscope?
Correct Answer: A
- Which of the following maintains the position of the uterus?
- Broad ligament
- Suspensory ligament
- Levator muscle
- Pubic symphysis
Correct Answer: A
- What device would the surgeon use to preserve facial motor and sensory functions during
- Ultrasound transducer
- Mass spectrometer
- Dopper probe
- Nerve stimulator
a parotidectomy?
Correct Answer: D
- If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is:
- 20
- 10
- 11
- 12