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Saturday, August 31, 2019



How to pass National Certification Examination for the Surgical Technology?


HAND BOOKS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION based on NEW SYLLABUS of NBSTSA prescribed on January of 2019. Now available in many Allied Health College Library. 
Borrow for free-practice-crack the examination with 3600 questions and answers.
Please let us know what can we do to make a difference in your practice. 

Please review and provide honest feedback to improve the quality of this Handbook.
I thank you for providing me the aspiration to write these two Handbooks. 
You have asked me "how can I pass this CST examination in my next attempt"  and others shared the need for a new Handbook which covers total syllabus and also cost effective.
I am able to keep the price very low with the help from Amazon direct publishing and KDP SELECT.
Use this tools to pass the CST examination on your first attempt and become a CST to practice with pride, Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Empathy. 
I have given my twenty five years experience in Surgical Technology to carefully and diligently write these two Handbooks. 


                

                               A DAY IN THE OPERATING ROOM WITH SAM

COMPASSION

ACCEPTANCE
RESPECT
EMPATHY

            



I would like to teach the courses of the Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assisting to students who are pursuing the program. You can access tutorial through online. All you need access of a p.c.

Contact me by using this blog or using social media e.g. Facebook. 

Medical community need Nationally Certified Surgical Technologists and First Assistants. The way the Health Care is moving the Same Day Surgery Centers are being used for a large volume of surgeries. The need for Surgical Technologist is growing very fast. 

The dynamic and complex nature of technology is rapidly changing with the innovations through research and development to optimize the benefit for a patient.

We as Technologists has the duty to keep up with the changes taking place in the operating room, with the new procedures, and instruments.


SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ


ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWENTY FOUR:

QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :  D) all of the above


QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:      B) in the US in 1960


QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:        E) all of the above


QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:     A) Ruby Laser


QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:       B) irradiance

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:     A) single exposure


QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:      D) A and B only 


QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS :     B) produce continuous light beam


QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:      A) it is based on Federal and State Laser safety regulations


QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:    A) not approved


Spinal Rod, Pedicle Screw, and Connector has evolved since 1999. Today most versatile fusion is available to the patient for effective treatment. Here is a picture of sacro-iliac fusion depicting Spinal Rods, Screws, and Connectors for education.
Connectors slide freely on the screw posts for instant dorsal adjust-ability.
Pre-cut contoured rods eliminate rod cutting and rod bending.
Eliminates the rod seating step–construct can be pre-assembled for one-step loading.
“Zero Footprint” design maximizes visualization, decortication, and graft area.


QUIZ TWENTY-FIVE:

Intra-Operative Procedures 

LASER TEST

1 What Laser manufacturers certify about their product
A developed according to their specifications
B done by the code of federal regulations standards for Laser
C done according to the safety regulations of the federal government
D only B and C 
2 JCAH checks the physicians maintain laser certification or post graduate laser course to use laser and  

A provides policies and procedures
B provides standards for clinical and medical staff credentials
C provides standards for physicians authorized to use laser
D all of the above
3 Which of the following is true regarding Laser
A used according to manufacturers guideline
B used according to hospital policy and procedures
C used according to regulations
D exposes to radiation hazard to patient and OR staff
E all of the above
4 What are the patient safety factors in using Laser
A rubber catheters to protect
B moist eye pads or protection to eye
C silicone or metal endotracheal tubes
D non combustible anesthetics
E B and C only
5 What includes in documentation for laser use
A kind of laser used
B length laser used
C watts used
D procedure record
E all of the above

6 Which organ is prone to laser injury
A eye
B ear
C nose
D skin
7 Which part of the body becomes sensitive to laser
A skin
B mucous 
C vessels
D nerves
8 How does skin burn occurs
A laser exposure
B laser energy
C all of the above
D none of the above
9 What is the (ND)YAG Laser
A made of solid state crystal components
B beam is invisible near infrared spectrum
C low absorption by water and hemoglobin
D high absorption by tissue protein
E all of the above
10 What is the carbon di oxide laser
A high absorption by water in the cell
B produces tissue vaporization 
C produces water temperature in cells to boiling point
D coagulates vessels as soon as it cuts open
E all of the above




Have fun with this Quiz TWENTY FIVE.
Answers will be posted on my next blog.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

How to pass National Certification Examination for the Surgical Technology



I have written these two: HAND BOOKS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION based on NEW SYLLABUS of NBSTSA prescribed on January of 2019.

Please review and provide honest feedback to improve the quality of this Handbook.
I thank you for providing me the aspiration to write these two Handbooks. 
You have asked me "how can I pass this CST examination in my next attempt"  and others shared the need for a new Handbook which covers total syllabus and also cost effective.
I am able to keep the price very low with the help from Amazon direct publishing and KDP SELECT.
Use this tools to pass the CST examination on your first attempt and become a CST to practice with pride, compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy. 
I have given my twenty five years experience in Surgical Technology to carefully and diligently write these two Handbooks. 


                

                               A DAY IN THE OPERATING ROOM WITH SAM

COMPASSION

ACCEPTANCE
RESPECT
EMPATHY

            



I would like to teach the courses of the Surgical Technology to any students who are pursuing the program. You can access tutorial through online. All you need access of a p.c.

Contact me by using this blog or using social media e.g. Facebook. 

Medical community need Nationally Certified Surgical Technologists and First Assistants. The way the Health Care is moving the Same Day Surgery Centers are being used for a large volume of surgeries. The need for Surgical Technologist is growing very fast. 

The dynamic and complex nature of technology is rapidly changing with the innovations through research and development to optimize the benefit for a patient.

We as Technologists has the duty to keep up with the changes taking place in the operating room, with the new procedures, and instruments.


SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ


ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWENTY THREE:

QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :      e) a and b only

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:     e) a and b only

QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:      d) all of the above


QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:     b)  high speed drill


QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:       c) scalp flap is done over the defect

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:   d)  a and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:     a) general

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS     e) d and b only


QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:     a) 2-0 silk

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:    a) rongeur


Spinal Rod, Pedicle Screw, and Connector has evolved since 1999. Today most versatile fusion is available to the patient for effective treatment. Here is a picture of sacro-iliac fusion depicting Spinal Rods, Screws, and Connectors for education.
Connectors slide freely on the screw posts for instant dorsal adjust-ability.
Pre-cut contoured rods eliminate rod cutting and rod bending.
Eliminates the rod seating step–construct can be pre-assembled for one-step loading.
“Zero Footprint” design maximizes visualization, decortication, and graft area.


QUIZ TWENTY-FOUR:

Intra-Operative Procedures 

LASER TEST
1 What is the photon
A unit of light energy
B can move electrons of the atom to high energy level
C starts chain reaction of stimulated emission of protons at the high energy level
D all of the above
2 When was Laser application started in the scientific community
A in the USA in 1950
B in the USA in 1960
C in the USSR in 1950
D none of the above
3 What is the Laser
A it is a surgical tools
B it was developed in the USA
C it was used with the microscope in 1972
D it was used in surgery in 1972
E all of the above
4 What was the first surgical Laser
A Ruby Laser
B Carbon dioxide Laser
C Argon Laser
D (ND)YAG Laser
E Krypton Laser
5 Which of the following is known as power density of Laser
A pulse
B irradiance
C exposure
D watts  

6 Irradiance is the amount of power per surface area during what 
A single exposure
B single pulse
C single watt
D none of the above
7 Which of the following is pulsed Laser
A emit energy in a fraction of second
B emit energy in a quick repeating frequency
C none of the above
D A and B only
8 Which of the following is continuous wave Laser
A ion gas laser
B produce continuous light beam
C Argon Laser
D none of the above
9 What is ANSI standard
A it is based on federal and state Laser safety regulations
B FDA standard
C CDC standard
D JCHO standard
10 Is operating room Laser system approved by federal government
A not approved
B it is approved
C it depends on the system
D none of the above





Have fun with this Quiz TWENTY FOUR.
Answers will be posted on my next blog.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

I have written these two HAND BOOKS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION based on NEW SYLLABUS of NBSTSA prescribed on January of 2019.

Please review and provide honest feedback to improve the quality of this Handbook.
I thank you for providing me the aspiration to write these two Handbooks. 
You have asked me "how can I pass this CST exm in my next attempt"  and others shared the need for a new Handbook which covers total syllabus and also cost effective.
I am able to keep the price very low with the help from Amazon direct publishing and KDP SELECT.
Use this tools to pass the CST examination on your first attempt and become a CST to practice with pride, compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy. 
I have given my twenty five years experience in Surgical Technology to carefully and diligently write these two Handbooks. 


SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ ANSWERS ARE COMING SOON                

                               A DAY IN THE OPERATING ROOM WITH SAM 1994


COMPASSION            


ACCEPTANCE
RESPECT
EMPATHY
I would like to teach the courses of the Surgical Technology to any students who are pursuing the program. You can access tutorial through online. All you need access of a p.c.

Contact me by using this blog or using social media e.g. Facebook. 

Medical community need Nationally Certified Surgical Technologists and First Assistants. The way the Health Care is moving the Same Day Surgery Centers are being used for a large volume of surgeries. The need for Surgical Technologist is growing very fast. 

The dynamic and complex nature of technology is rapidly changing with the innovations through research and development to optimize the benefit for a patient.

We as Technologists has the duty to keep up with the changes taking place in the operating room, with the new procedures, and instruments.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ


ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWENTY TWO:


QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :   c) done for acoustic neuroma  

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:    e) b and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  d) a and c only



QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:    e) a, b, and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:     a) unilateral straight paramedian 

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:   d)  a and b only


QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:    d) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS    a) nerve stimulator


QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:    c) high speed drill

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:   a) pituitary rongeur

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QUIZ TWENTY-THREE :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description


1. Cranioplasty is done for which of the following reason : 

a)  malformation
b) cranial defect caused by trauma
c) trigeminal neuralgia
d) all of the above
e) a and b only



2.  What is the benefit of Cranioplasty    :

a) relieve headache
b) prevent injury to the brain not covered by bone
c) hydrocephalus
d) numbness
e) a and b only



3. Which of the following is used for Cranioplasty :

a) bone and cartilage

b) titanium plate or mesh
c)  synthetic bone substitute
d) all of the above


4. What type of equipment is required for this procedure :  

a)  neurosurgery microscope
b)  high speed drill 
c) nerve stimulator
d)  C arm Xray
e) a, b, and c only


5. What  type of incisions is made for this procedure :

a) median
b) transverse 
c) scalp flap is done over the defect
d) all of the above
e) b and c only


6. Which of the instrument is used to retract   : 

a)  army navy retractor

b)  cobra retractor
c)  weitlaners
d)  a and c only


7. Which of the following anesthesia is used :


a) general
b) epidural block
c) no anesthesia
d) a and b only


                                                                                            
8.  Which of the following instrument is used to smooth rough edge of the bone   :


a) nerve stimulator
b) four penfield
c) rhoton dissector
d) high speed drill 
e) d and b only


9. What type of suture is used to repair  :  

a) 2-0 silk

b) 4-0 vicryl
c) 3-0 plain gut
d) a and b only



10.  What is used to trim the bone to fit the plate  : 

a) rongeur

b) kerrison # 6
c) lahey 
d) b and c only
       


Have fun with this Quiz TWENTY THREE.
Answers will be posted on my next blog.