Publisher's Synopsis
Mometrix Test Preparation's Secrets of the CST Exam Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: * Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations * Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance * A complete review of all CST test sections * Peri-Operative Patient Care * Additional Duties * Basic Science CST(R) is a registered trademark of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), which is unaffiliated, not a sponsor, or associated with Mometrix Test Preparation. The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your CST exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. The Peri-Operative Patient Care section covers: * Operating room cycle * Instrument cycle * Pre-Operative Preparation * Diagnostic procedures * Intra-Operative Procedures * Patient safety and monitoring * Surgical instrumentation * Surgical implants * Safety * Post-Operative Procedures The Additional Duties section covers: * Administrative and Personnel * Surgical consent * Surgical conscience * Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance * Biological indicators * Packaging The Basic Science section covers: * Medical terminology * Abbreviations * Anatomy and Physiology * Fractures * Wound healing * Microbiology * Pathogens * Toxigenesis * Surgical Pharmacology * Weights and measurements * Anesthetic equipment ...and much more! Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix CST study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of CST practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our Secrets of the CST Exam Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the CST review you need to be successful on your exam.
