NBSTSA Trivia 2

Question 1

Which organization established the NBSTSA certification exam for surgical technologists?

Accepted Answer

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Answer

American College of Surgeons

Answer

Association of Surgical Technologists

Answer

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Question 2

What is the name of the credential awarded to a certified surgical first assistant by the NBSTSA?

Accepted Answer

CSFA

Answer

CST

Answer

CRNA

Answer

CFA

Question 3

How many continuing education credits must a CST earn every four years to maintain certification?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

30

Answer

45

Answer

90

Question 4

Which antiseptic solution is historically associated with the term 'Betadine'?

Accepted Answer

Povidone-iodine

Answer

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Answer

Isopropyl alcohol

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 5

The 'time-out' procedure in the OR is primarily designed to prevent which type of error?

Accepted Answer

Wrong-site surgery

Answer

Medication overdose

Answer

Anesthesia awareness

Answer

Postoperative infection

Question 6

Which suture material is classified as both absorbable and synthetic?

Accepted Answer

Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)

Answer

Silk

Answer

Catgut

Answer

Nylon

Question 7

What does the acronym 'STSR' stand for in surgical technology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical Technologist in Scrub Role

Answer

Surgical Technologist Scrub Role

Answer

Surgical Technology Specialist Registered

Answer

Scrub Technologist Sterile Role