# Free NBSTSA CST Practice Test

> Free nbstsa cst practice test: 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, 70% pass target, topic scoring, and answer review. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Independent prep — not official exam material.

## What is the NBSTSA CST exam?

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam from NBSTSA certifies surgical technologists who scrub, set up sterile fields, and assist in the OR. Many employers and some states recognize CST as the standard surgical tech credential.

- Administered by: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

## Product facts

- Slug: nbstsa-cst-readiness-check
- Practice test label: NBSTSA CST Practice Test
- Vertical: surgical (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/surgical)
- Family: surgical-tech
- Linked deck: nbstsa-cst-anki-deck
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_demand_test
- Questions: 60
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free for first 20 mock starts
- Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout.
- Exam body: NBSTSA
- Search aliases: CST, NBSTSA, surgical tech
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nbstsa-cst-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/nbstsa-cst-readiness-check

## About this free practice test

Free 60-question CST surgical technologist readiness check with domain scoring. Use this free timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck.

- Built for: Candidates preparing for NBSTSA CST who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
- Topics: Perioperative care, Asepsis & sterile technique, Surgical anatomy & procedures, Equipment, counts & safety

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CST topics.

## Structure

- Perioperative care: 15 questions, target 70%
- Asepsis & sterile technique: 15 questions, target 70%
- Surgical anatomy & procedures: 15 questions, target 70%
- Equipment, counts & safety: 15 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

Readiness check mapped to NBSTSA CST knowledge themes. Not an NBSTSA exam.

## FAQ

### What is the CST exam?

CST is NBSTSA’s certification exam for surgical technologists working in the operating room.

### Is there a free NBSTSA CST Practice Test?

Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online NBSTSA CST Practice Test with 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts.

### How many questions are on this free NBSTSA CST Practice Test?

This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. Readiness check mapped to NBSTSA CST knowledge themes. Not an NBSTSA exam.

### What score do you need on this NBSTSA CST Practice Test?

The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.

### Who should take this NBSTSA CST Practice Test?

Candidates preparing for NBSTSA CST who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.

### Where can I take a NBSTSA CST Practice Test online?

UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NBSTSA CST Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nbstsa-cst-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.

### Is this official exam material?

No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.

### What does the report show after the mock?

Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck waitlist or deck when available.

### Where do the questions come from?

Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CST topics.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.