AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 1 Questions and Answers

1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - correct answer-Teeth The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 2. What is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and infected D. Clean-contaminated - correct 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 - correct answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin 4. How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? 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 - correct 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 - correct answer-Pfannenstiel 6. When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned how? A. Flat B. Upside down C. Vertical D. Angled - correct answer-Flat