Nbstsa Cst Practice Exam A

Which of the following is associated with secondary intention wound healing? A. delayed suturing B. tissue granulation C. wound dehiscence D. uncomplicated healing {Ans: B. tissue granulation}Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted by the A. circulator and surgeon. B. surgical technologist in the scrub role and surgical first assistant. C. surgeon and surgical first assistant. D. surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator. {Ans: D. surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator.}During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team? A.caring for the specimen B.maintaining the patient's operative record C.clearing residual blood from the surgical field D.maintaining the sterile field and neutral zone {Ans: A.caring for the specimen}During a C-section, a surgical technologist passes the surgeon a pair of Metzenbaum scissors and Russian forceps. Which of the following anatomical parts is dissected off the uterus and gently retracted prior to uterine incision? A. ovaries B. bladder C. peritoneum D. broad ligament {Ans: B. bladder}A patient undergoing a procedure while under general anesthesia begins to experience muscle rigidity, followed