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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

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PracticeQuiz presents 79 free review questions and explanations for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

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 Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Exam - Updated 2022

Practice Quiz presents 79 free review questions and explanations for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. 

 The CST exam is a computer-based test containing 200 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored. The test-taker has four hours to complete the exams. 

 The following surgical technology topics are covered on the CST exam: 
  •  Pre-Operative Preparation
  •  Intra-Operative Preparation
  •  Post-Operative Procedures
  •  Administrative and Personnel
  •  Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance
  •  Anatomy and Physiology
  •  Microbiology
  •  Surgical Pharmacology

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There are 175 questions (150 scored, 25 unscored) on the CST exam divided across the following three categories: Perioperative Care (91 questions), Ancillary Duties (26 questions), and Basic Science (33 questions).

The CST exam is 4 hours long.

Earning a passing score on the CST exam grants the test taker CST certification from NCCA.

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