CST Practice Exam #1

When would the anesthsia provider request cricoid pressure?

The larynx is located between the:

Which of the following dilators are used in the common duct?

Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:

Which structures has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions?

A brain tumor that affects muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait, and balance is most likely found in the:

What organ are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?

What is the action of antagonist drugs?

Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?

What form is filled out when something bad happens in the operating room that could have legal consequences?

The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the:

What is the postion most commonly used for mitral valve replacement?

What is the primary cause of distress for toddlers and preschoolers when they are taken to the operating room?

What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department?

Which of the following solutions should be used to prep the donor site for a split-thickness skin graft?

What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery?

Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient of their ID bracelet prior 2 transport a pt 2 the OR?

Syndactyly refers to:

To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached?

Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach's triangle?

Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called:

Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operting room?

Which surgical team member dertermines when the patient can be trasported from the OR to the PACU?

Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens?

Medication used to dilate the pupil is called:

Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:

What is the most common cause of intercerebral hemorrhage?

The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:

The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the:

Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?

Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing?

What postoperative complication is associated with total hip arthroplasty?

Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?

Under what circumstances whould it be appropriate to remove a patient's identfication bracelet?

What's the term for a relationship which 2 organisms occupy the same area & 1 organism benefits while other is unharmed?

The primary function of the gallbladder is to:

Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?

What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?

Which is the first part of the small intestine?

What incision is also known as a lower oblique?

Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis?

What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures?

Where should the safety strap be placed on a patient who is in the supine position?

Which of the following routine preop lab studies would be ordered for premenopausal women w/ no history of hysteresctomy

What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs?

Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea?

What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?

Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?

Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:

Which of the following is a type of passive drain?

The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:

An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called:

What type of drape would be used for a flank procedure?

For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization?

The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the:

Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?

A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is:

What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery?

What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small curved tapered tip used on patients with urethreal strictures?

Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as "hunchback"?

What type of surgery is done to fix an abnormality where the urethral meatus opening is located on the top of the penis?

What incision is also known as a lower oblique?

When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing chart they should be postioned:

Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent?

What is required minimum number of individuals to transfer an incapacitated patient from the OR table to the stretcher?

A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:

Which organelle is repsonsible for trhe production of energy?

How are rickettsiae transmitted?

Which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light?

What type of acquired immunity is a vaccination?

Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends?

Which of the following incisions is oblique?

Which microbes live without oxygen?

Which of the following regulations stated that blood and body fluids should be considered infectious?

What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?

Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile?

Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?

What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another?

The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands?

What is the surgical postion commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery?

How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate?

Where should the first scrub surgical tech stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site?

Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in GYN surgery?

The islets of Langerhans secrete:

Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?

Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification?

How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?

The vocal cords are located in the:

Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity?

What is the first step taken for an initial incorrect closing sponge count?

Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated?

Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structures?

Which of the following is a fenestrated drape?

Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?

Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?

The most common cause of retinal detachment is:

Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?

The outer layer of the intestine is the:

A congential defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is: