LANGE Q&A Surgical Technology Examination, Eighth Edition

Thorough & helpful

Easy to understand and use, do the practice questions and check the answers then review it the chapter again if you got many wrong. It prepped me very well for the exam. Admittedly I didnt read the entire book, I focused on what I didnt think I already knew (been a tech for over 30 yrs). I passed the exam with over a 90%.Good luck with studying and taking the test!!

This book is absolutely amazing! There’s so many great questions that makes you doubt your answer. I’d definitely recommend this book for anyone who takes the nacional exam!!! Good luck to all future ST!!!!

Few things, I only had a week to study for my CST exam (license lapsed by 1 day so had to retake it), and so I remember using Elsevier and Lange 2 years ago for my first exam (didn't finish either of them) and passed with it but barely made the passing score. I considered getting the newest edition to keep up with the exam updates.Condensing all 500 pages, 32 chapters and doing every single test in the book in the time I was given is something I will never do again. (Get re-certified before your due date!!) Prior to using this book, I was scoring with an average of 60% across the board without any studying or refresher (basically failing). After using the Lange Q&A book, I shot up to 80% across the board and scored even higher than my first time!I knocked off a star because of the small handful of mistakes on the answer portions of the book but a quick google search to confirm solved the issue. A few questions were mixed up in the answer portion as well so be careful marking your answers. I was also a little bummed that there wasn't a comprehensive final CST exam at the end to give you the full experience with the mixed sections. I also used the Lange app in conjunction with the book and it basically quizzes you on the same questions offered in the book (this is an additional $24 after a 3 day free-trial). It was really good to use on the-go if I had errands to run and didn't have time to sit and study.Overall, I really liked the layout of the book, dividing the chapters into sections the CST exam will test you on so you can see which areas you do really well in, and those you aren't so you can work on your weaker areas! Highly recommend this book to review for the CST exam, but as stated earlier, to be wary of the mistakes in the book. In the horrific event I have to retake this exam again, I would definitely repurchase Lange again. (:

I used this to cram for about 6 weeks before my CST. I wasn’t consistent and I didn’t even get to finish the book but I still passed!This gives you a lot of basic necessary knowledge on a lot of important topics and specialties.I’ll admit part of it may be luck because I got the really mixed version of the test so it wasn’t focused on any one specialty unlike my classmates. If you buy this and study it the soonest possible before the test you’re probably guaranteed to pass I highly recommend!

I used this book to study for my CST along with the practice quizzes from the AST book and I passed my exam on the first try.

This is THE BOOK to use in preparation for the CST exam. I used it back in 2010 the first time I earned my certification - as it was recommended by my instructor. I accidentally let my certification lapse - an oversight and long story. I utilized this book again as new grads at my hospital recommended it again - it worked. I passed.

This book is very helpful.. it goes over a lot of information that you may need refreshing on.