AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam

401k - Tax Sheltered Annuities - A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged, defined-contribution retirement account offered by many employers to their employees. It is named after a section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Workers can make contributions to their 401(k) accounts through automatic pay...

Another patient interrupts during time with your current patient - Time contracted with a selected patient is that patient's time. Anxiety - high norepinephrine, high serotonin Asks the nurse a personal question - Nurse may or may not answer the patient's query. If the nurse answers, it shou...

A community health nurse directly contacts a mammography clinic to arrange an appointment for a migrant worker with limited English language skills. The nurse communicates with the client through an interpreter to ensure that the appointment is scheduled to meet her needs and that the client u...

What is the pathophysiology behind restlessness and sleep impairment in clients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD)? - Alterations in neurotransmitter levels A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) tells the nurse, "I often forget things that happened just a moment ago. Thank Go...

A client diagnosed recently with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is prescribed donepezil (Aricept). The client's spouse inquires, "How does this work? Will this cure him?" Which response by the nurse is appropriate? - This medication delays the destruction of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brai...

A client has been feeling "down in the dumps" because of the loss of a pet 2 years ago. Which condition would the nurse suspect in the client? - Persistent depressive disorder A client has been in multiple abusive relationships yet stays with the significant other because the client feels he ...

CASE STUDY - Definition, strengths and weaknesses - Specific examples explored in depth, real life of an issue + : Can help improve practice and policy + : Allows for a wide range of data (detailed) - : Time consuming - : Data is only specific to one case CHECKLISTS - Definition, strength...

A 9-year old child tells his school nurse that his eye itches and tears much more than usual. When the nurse examines his eye, his sclera is reddened. Which eye abnormality do these signs and symptoms most suggest? A. Cataracts B. Ptosis C. Glaucoma D. Conjunctivitis - D Conjunctivitis caus...

abduction - moving away from the body adduction - moving toward the midline bursa - enclosed sac filled with synovial fluid, prevent friction cartilage - resilient tissue covers surface of opposing bones in synovial joints absorb stress and weight cartilaginous - slightly moveable, vertebra c...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or he...

A charge nurse is managing a conflict between co-workers. Which of the following are effective management functions for conflict resolution? Select all that apply. Select one or more: a. Pursue alternative dispute resolutions when conflict cannot be resolved. b. Obtain needed unit resources th...

"I really wish that my supervisor would realize and acknowledge all the things I do well...." In nursing, this has been identified as a problem. Which statement is part of the solution? a. Focus on new staff. b. Focus on unfamiliar care assignments. c. Focus on making corrections. d. Foc...

6C's - Communication is central to the caring relationship, particularly the ability to listen carefully to service users. The motto to guide practice should be 'no decision about me without me'. Courage to always do the right thing for service users and to speak up when there are concern...

A concern with children on long-term therapy with CNS stimulant for ADHD is: a. Addiction b. Weight gain c. Substance abuse d. Growth suppression - a. Addiction Antipsychotic medications are thought to decrease psychotic symptoms by: a. Blocking reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin b. Blo...