AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CST PRACTICE EXAM 1 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar
processes? ( Correct answers ) Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? ( Correct answers ) Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery is: ( Correct answers ) Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? ( Correct answers )
Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the
lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?
( Correct answers ) Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the
steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: ( Correct
answers ) Flat
,Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: ( Correct answers )
Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
( Correct answers ) Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating
them? ( Correct answers ) Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is
a/an: ( Correct answers ) Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? ( Correct answers ) Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
( Correct answers ) Spores
Syndactyly refers to: ( Correct answers ) Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be
opened on the: ( Correct answers ) Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: ( Correct answers ) Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
( Correct answers ) Extractions
, Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
( Correct answers ) Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when
handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site?
( Correct answers ) Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: ( Correct
answers ) Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? ( Correct answers ) 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?
( Correct answers ) Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? ( Correct answers )
Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: ( Correct answers )
Store bile
Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical
team? ( Correct answers ) Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room? ( Correct
answers ) Aid in controlling temperature
CST PRACTICE EXAM 1 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar
processes? ( Correct answers ) Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? ( Correct answers ) Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery is: ( Correct answers ) Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? ( Correct answers )
Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the
lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?
( Correct answers ) Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the
steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: ( Correct
answers ) Flat
,Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: ( Correct answers )
Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
( Correct answers ) Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating
them? ( Correct answers ) Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is
a/an: ( Correct answers ) Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? ( Correct answers ) Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
( Correct answers ) Spores
Syndactyly refers to: ( Correct answers ) Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be
opened on the: ( Correct answers ) Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: ( Correct answers ) Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
( Correct answers ) Extractions
, Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
( Correct answers ) Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when
handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site?
( Correct answers ) Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: ( Correct
answers ) Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? ( Correct answers ) 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?
( Correct answers ) Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? ( Correct answers )
Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: ( Correct answers )
Store bile
Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical
team? ( Correct answers ) Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room? ( Correct
answers ) Aid in controlling temperature
