5 Critical CST Questions Every Student Gets Wrong

Getting ready for your CST Exam? In this video, I walk you through essential concepts every Surgical Technologist student must know for the NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. Whether you're studying positioning, instrumentation, anatomy, or aseptic technique, this video reinforces the core knowledge you need to pass. This video is perfect for: ✔ CST exam candidates ✔ Surgical Technology students ✔ Externship students reviewing core content ✔ Anyone wanting stronger understanding of OR fundamentals In this CST exam review, we cover: Key knowledge areas on the NBSTSA CST blueprint High-yield anatomy & procedural remindersh Instrumentation review Positioning & surgical considerations Aseptic technique essentials Tips for studying smarter, not harder 📘 WATCH NEXT for CST Study Help: •   • Surgical Instruments   Email me: [email protected] If this video helps your CST prep, like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly exam content. #CSTExam #SurgicalTechnologist #CSTReview #CSTPrep #SurgicalTechStudent #NBSTSA #ORLife #CSTStudyGuide This video provides a review session for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, focusing on questions from the fourth edition of the CST exam book. The host presents five multiple-choice questions covering topics such as catheters, drains, tubes, and anatomy, providing the correct answers and explanations at the end of the video. The host also offers advice on how to study effectively and encourages viewers to engage with the channel to support externship students. Here's a breakdown of the video's content: Introduction and Channel Purpose (0:00-0:56): The host welcomes viewers back to CST review sessions and explains that any money generated from the videos goes towards supporting externship students with their needs, such as gas cards. Video Format and Study Tips (0:56-2:24): The video features five CST exam questions. The host advises viewers to pause the video to think about the questions before the answers are revealed at the end. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding and retaining information rather than just memorizing questions, suggesting methods like "surgically mapping" questions and teaching others. Question 1: Closed Wound Drains (2:26-3:15): This question asks which closed wound drain device requires connection to a bulb evacuator. The options are Striker, Jackson Pratt (JP), Hemovac, or a cigarette drain. Question 2: Angioplasty Catheter (3:16-3:45): This question focuses on which catheter is used for an angioplasty. The options are Grootix, Robinson, Fogarty, or Swan-Ganz. Question 3: Infant Central Venous Catheter Insertion (3:46-4:29): This question asks which vein of an infant patient a central venous catheter is inserted into. The options are internal jugular, saphenous, subclavian, or external jugular. Question 4: Non-Retaining Catheter (4:30-5:22): This question asks which of the given options is a type of non-retaining catheter. The options are Foley, Melchior, Whistle, or Pelzer. Question 5: Foley Catheter Balloon Inflation (5:23-6:59): This is a math question asking how many milliliters of water are necessary to inflate a 5ml balloon of a fully indwelling catheter. The options are 5, 10, 15, or 20. Answers and Explanations (7:00-9:16): The host provides the correct answers for each question and reads explanations from the CST book. Question 1 Answer: Jackson Pratt (JP) (7:06) Question 2 Answer: Fogarty catheter (7:29) Question 3 Answer: External jugular (7:55) Question 4 Answer: Whistle (8:36) Question 5 Answer: 10 milliliters (9:01) Secret Password and Resources (9:17-12:59): The host shares a "secret password" — "Southern Technical Rocks" — and asks viewers to put it in the comments to receive a link to additional study resources. He also mentions a clinical guidebook he produced called "Surgical Technology STC" available on Amazon, which helps students stay organized during externships.