AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4

AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4 Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process? Teeth Villi Sinuses Tonsils - Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated - Clean-Contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine Sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylocholine Chloride Pilocarpine hydrochloride - Alpha-chymotrypsin How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? Place stretcher sideways in elevator Enter head first, exit feet first Position in elevator is irrelevant Enter feet first, exit head first - Enter head first, exit feet first Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? Midline Paramedian McBurney's Pfannenstiel - Pfannenstiel When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4 Flat Upside Down Vertical Angled - Flat Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Calcium Nitrogen Potassium Albumin - Potassium Which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors? Fascia Periosteum Dura mater Arterial wall - Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Argon Excimer Carbon Dioxide Neodymium:YAG - Argon Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Tort Malpractice Personal liability Informed consent - Informed consent Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Cardia Fundus Pylorus Antrum - Cardia AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4 Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Viruses Bacteria Fungi Spores - Spores Syndactyly refers to: Cleft palate Webbed fingers Fused tarsals Torn ligaments - Webbed fingers The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: Stretcher OR table Backtable Mayo Stand - Back table The islets of langerhans secrete: Bile Insulin Intrinsic Factor Inhibiting hormones - Insulin What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Cleft palate repair Arch bar application Extractions Implants - Extractions Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4 Clostridium Tetani - Escherichia Coli Where should the first scrub surgical tech stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? Opposite side from surgeon Same side as surgeon Foot of OR table Head of OR table - Same side as surgeon A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Sterile Disinfected Surgically Clean Moistened and dehydrated - Surgically Clean Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? Ampulla of Vater Duct of Santorini Wirsung's Duct Sphincter of Oddi - Ampulla of Vater Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? Name, social security #, physician Name, medical record #, allergies Name, date of birth, diagnosis Name, date of birth, physician - Name, date of birth, physician What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? Cocci Bacilli Spirilli Diplococci - Spirilli The primary function of the gallbladder is to: AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4 Store bile Produce bile Emulsify fats Metabolize fates - Store bile Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? Surgeon Circulator Surgical Assistant Surgical Technologist - Circulator Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? Uses less space for opening Aid in controlling temperature Eliminate air turbulence Provides for thorough cleaning - Aid in controlling temperature What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose Exposure, frequency, concentration Time, shielding, distance Site, age, gender - Time, shielding, distance What is the first part of the small intestine? Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Cecum - Duodenum What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? Prone Lateral Supine