Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Test

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Certified Surgical Technologist exam. A strong, blueprint-matched practice run is one of the best predictors of how you will perform on the real exam.

Our Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Test

Our Surgical Technologist (CST) practice test contains 175 original questions spanning Perioperative Care, Procedures & Anatomy, Safety & Asepsis. Each question mirrors the real exam's style and difficulty and includes a detailed explanation, so every question teaches you something.

What to Expect

Perioperative Care: Sterile technique, instrumentation, counts.
Procedures & Anatomy: Surgical procedures, anatomy, supplies.
Safety & Asepsis: Infection control, patient safety, equipment.

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Surgical Technologist (CST) — Sample · medium

When establishing a sterile field, which area of a gowned and gloved surgical technologist is considered sterile?

A From the chest to the level of the sterile field and the gloved hands and arms

B Only the gloved hands

C The entire gown including the back

D From the waist down

Explanation. The sterile area of a gown is the front from chest to the level of the sterile field and the sleeves to two inches above the elbow. The back, areas below the field, and the gown below the waist are considered non-sterile.

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