Understanding the exact breakdown of the NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist has 150 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | ||
| Perioperative Care: | ||
| Preoperative Preparation | ||
| Intraoperative Procedures | ||
| Postoperative Procedures | ||
| Additional Duties | ||
| Administrative and Personnel | ||
| Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance | ||
| Basic Science | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Surgical Pharmacology | ||