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NBSTSA CST 2024 / 2025 Exam Version 2 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct (2024 / 2025 Latest Update) Grade A

Question:

Which of the following examples illustrates UNSAFE technique for disposing of contaminated sharps?

• Used suture needles and scalpel blades are removed from the needle

counter and individually placed in the biohazard sharps container.

• Used suture needles and scalpel blades remain in the needle counter and

the closed needle counter is placed in the biohazard sharps container.

• The biohazard sharps container is located as close as possible to the area in

which the items were used.

• Disposable surgical blades are removed from knife handles with a needle

holder or other instrument.

Answer:

A At the close of surgery, it is dangerous to handle each contaminated sharp again. The needle counter is disposable and should be closed and placed in the biohazard sharps container.

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Question:

Why is the right kidney typically several centimeters lower than the left kidney?

• The liver rests superior and anterior to the right kidney.
• The liver rests superior and posterior to the right kidney.
• The liver rests inferior and anterior to the right kidney.
• The liver rests inferior and posterior to the right kidney.

Answer:

A Usually the right kidney is several centimeters lower than the left because the liver rests superior and anterior to the right kidney.

Question:

Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in a flash sterilizer for unwrapped instruments?

• 1 minute
• 3 minutes
• 5 minutes
• 7 minutes

Answer:

B Three minutes is the LEAST amount of time needed for proper flash sterilization.

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Question:

If a routine surgical procedure was performed without consent, the surgeon committed

• assault.
• battery.
• malpractice.
• liability.

Answer:

B Battery is unlawful touching of another without consent, justification, or excuse.

Question:

If an adult patient refuses a blood transfusion, the surgical staff should

• not administer blood to the patient.
• administer blood only in an emergency.
• administer blood only after sedation.
• not perform any procedure that may require a transfusion.

Answer:

A This is a legal issue. Other agents can be used to maintain circulatory volume if necessary.

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Question:

During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team?

• caring for the specimen
• maintaining the patient's operative record
• clearing residual blood from the surgical field
• maintaining the sterile field and neutral zone

Answer:

A Following proper procedures, the specimen can be cared for by both the sterile and the non-sterile members of the surgical team.

Question:

A lumbar meningocele involves removal of

• cerebrospinal fluid.
• lumbar disc.
• meninges.
• a fluid-filled sac.

Answer:

D A meningocele is a fluid-filled sac that is removed during this procedure.

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