AST CST Test Prep - 2026

Prepare for the Certified Surgical Technologist examination with 1,000 original practice questions across all eight content areas, each with a written explanation. WHAT YOU GET • 1,000 practice questions shaped to the published examination content outline • Full-length practice exams — 175 questions with a four-hour timer • Quick Quiz — 10 blueprint-weighted questions • Learn — browse by content area and task • Mistakes — revisit questions until you answer them correctly • Bookmarks — save questions for later review • Works offline after installation PRACTICE THE CST ROLE Questions focus on what the surgical technologist should prepare, pass, protect, communicate, or escalate. Explanations distinguish the scrub role from decisions that belong to the surgeon, circulator, or anesthesia professional. BUILT TO THE BLUEPRINT The bank gives the greatest weight to intraoperative procedures, while still covering preoperative and postoperative care, sterilization, administration, anatomy, microbiology, and pharmacology. HONEST READINESS Readiness is based only on your accuracy in this app. It is not a predicted NBSTSA score and cannot guarantee an examination result. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock the complete bank and all practice exams with one purchase. There is no subscription. WHO IS IT FOR? Surgical technologists seeking Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through NBSTSA, including operating room technicians, surgical assistants, and healthcare professionals pursuing professional certification in surgical technology. The app is designed for anyone preparing for the NBSTSA certification examination. CONTENT AND SOURCES All content is based on official NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) examination standards and surgical technology practice requirements. Sources include: • NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination Content Outline • Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) standards and scope of practice • Surgical site infection prevention and sterilization guidelines • Operating room safety protocols and regulations • Surgical instrumentation and procedural techniques • Clinical anatomy and pathophysiology for surgery Official resources: • https://www.nbstsa.org (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) • https://www.surgtech.org (Association of Surgical Technologists) • OSHA surgical site safety and infection control standards LEGAL NOTICE CST® and Certified Surgical Technologist® are registered trademarks of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). This application is not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by NBSTSA or AST. This content is for examination preparation only and is not clinical guidance. Do not use it to make operating-room decisions; follow current facility policy and the direction of the responsible licensed professionals. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/cst-privacy/home Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/cst-terms/home

First release. • 1,000 questions across all 8 CST content areas, each with an explanation • Learn by content area and task • Full-length 175-question, four-hour practice exams • Mistakes, bookmarks, readiness, and study streaks • Works offline. One-time purchase, no subscription.