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Prepare for an AST-related assessment with this Practice Exam 2 study resource designed to support surgical technology students and certification candidates. Review essential concepts related to surgical instruments, sterile technique, aseptic practices, surgical procedures, patient positioning, infection prevention, operating room safety, and perioperative care. Practice questions can help reinforce subject knowledge, assess your understanding, and identify topics that require further revision. Use this resource alongside surgical technology textbooks, course notes, and official certification materials to support structured exam preparation. Confirm whether AST refers to the Association of Surgical Technologists or another assessment, and follow the relevant official exam outline for accurate preparation.

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AST practice exam #2 Prep
A+ Grade 2026/2027

,1. Which of the following is a type of tissue forceps?
A. Brown-Adson
B. Pean
C. Allis
D. Schnidt
Brown-Adson


2. Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels?
A. Ventriculoscope
B. Bronchoscope
C. Mediastinoscope
D. Angioscope
Angioscope


3. The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible
minimum?
A. Parasitic
B. Resident
C. Transient
D. Enteric
Resident


4. Which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure for treating stress
incontinence in women?
A. Stamey
B. Chiba
C. Dorsey
D. Tru-Cut
Stamey


5. Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins?
A. Sclerotherapy
B. Varicocelectomy
C. Vein ligation
D. Vein stripping
Sclerotherapy

, 6. When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed by
the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus abdominis
called:
A. Femoral
B. Anterior
C. Hesselbach's
D. Calot's
Hesselbach's


7. Which of the following is the correct postoperative sequence of actions completed by the ST?
1. Assist with postoperative patient care
2. Remove drapes
3. Remove gown and gloves
4. Break down sterile setup
A. 2,1,4,3
B. 2.3.1.4
C. 3,2,4,1
D. 4,2,1,3
2, 3, 1, 4


8. What should be completed before the sterile items are opened for the first procedure of the
day?
A. Lower temperature in the OR
B. Wipe down furniture and surfaces
C. Test sterilizer in substerile room
D. Test anesthesia machine
Wipe down furniture and surfaces


9. Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system?
A, Sympathetic
B. Somatic
C. Autonomic
D. Central
Autonomic


10. Oophor/o is the root word for which anatomical structure?
A. Ovary
B. Uterus
C. Cervical os
D. Fallopian tube

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