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AST CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST —
EXAM #1 | BRAND NEW 2026 UPDATED | A+
GRADED | GUARANTEED PASS
COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTION BANK
WITH ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS &
TECHNICAL RATIONALES | EXPERT AST
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
1. Which of the following structures is located in the
alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils - .....answer...Teeth The teeth are located
in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the
mandible and maxillae.
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2. What is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy?
A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and infected
D. Clean-contaminated - .....answer...Clean-
contaminated
3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the
lens before cataract surgery is:
A. Atropine sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - .....answer...Alpha-
chymotrypsin
4. How should the stretcher be oriented when
necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient
to the OR?
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A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator
B. Enter head first, exit feet first
C. Position in elevant is irrelevant
D. Enter feet first, exit head first - .....answer...Enter
head first, exit feet first
5. Which of the following is a curved, transverse
incision across the lower abdomen frequently used
in gynecological surgery?
A. Midline
B. Paramedian
C. McBurney's
D. Pfannenstiel - .....answer...Pfannenstiel
6. When perforated metal trays are placed on the
shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be
positioned how?
A. Flat
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B. Upside down
C. Vertical
D. Angled - .....answer...Flat
7. Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin - .....answer...Potassium
8. Which of the following tissues are cut using
curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall - .....answer...Fascia
AST CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST —
EXAM #1 | BRAND NEW 2026 UPDATED | A+
GRADED | GUARANTEED PASS
COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTION BANK
WITH ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS &
TECHNICAL RATIONALES | EXPERT AST
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
1. Which of the following structures is located in the
alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils - .....answer...Teeth The teeth are located
in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the
mandible and maxillae.
,2|Page
2. What is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy?
A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and infected
D. Clean-contaminated - .....answer...Clean-
contaminated
3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the
lens before cataract surgery is:
A. Atropine sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - .....answer...Alpha-
chymotrypsin
4. How should the stretcher be oriented when
necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient
to the OR?
,3|Page
A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator
B. Enter head first, exit feet first
C. Position in elevant is irrelevant
D. Enter feet first, exit head first - .....answer...Enter
head first, exit feet first
5. Which of the following is a curved, transverse
incision across the lower abdomen frequently used
in gynecological surgery?
A. Midline
B. Paramedian
C. McBurney's
D. Pfannenstiel - .....answer...Pfannenstiel
6. When perforated metal trays are placed on the
shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be
positioned how?
A. Flat
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B. Upside down
C. Vertical
D. Angled - .....answer...Flat
7. Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin - .....answer...Potassium
8. Which of the following tissues are cut using
curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall - .....answer...Fascia
