Nbstsa Cst Practice Exam A

During a laminectomy, disk material is removed with A. an osteotome. B. a Kerrison rongeur. C. a pituitary rongeur. D. a periosteal elevator. {Ans: C. a pituitary rongeur.}During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will MOST likely use which of the following between the teeth and around the bar? A. 0-1 Dexon B. 5-0 to 6-0 Vicryl C. 25- or 26-gauge stainless steel wire D. 35- or 40-gauge stainless steel wire {Ans: C. 25- or 26-gauge stainless steel wire}Which of the following procedures is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? A. barium enema B. cholangiography C. intravenous pyelography D. upper gastrointestinal series {Ans: B. cholangiography}The parathyroid gland regulates A. insulin. B. calcium. C. sodium. D. aldosterone. {Ans: B. calcium.}Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing? A. a Bankart repair, one week post-procedure B. a laparotomy incision with a cicatrix C. an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a finger, two weeks post-procedure D. an abdominal incision, 20 minutes post-closure {Ans: D. an abdominal incision, 20 minutes post-closure}If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional A.