AST Certification Practice exam/ AST Practice Test Exam #1 for certification exam NEW!! 2025/2026 RATED A+

AST Cer fica on Prac ce exam/ AST Prac ce Test Exam
#1 for cer fica on exam NEW!! 2025/2026 RATED A+

Which of the following methods should be used for rou ne processing of a specimen?



A. frozen sec on

B. in formalin

C. smeared biopsy

D. aspira on biopsy - CORRECT ANSWERS B



Hydrocephalus is a condi on marked by excessive

A. HGH.

B. CSF.

C. subarachnoid space.

D. gamma globulin. - CORRECT ANSWERS B



Immediately prior to ovula on, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the

A. corpus luteum.

B. corpus albicans.

C. graafian follicle.

D. secondary follicle. - CORRECT ANSWERS C



Which of the following procedures is performed to correct a congenital malforma on of the
external ear or to create an ear destroyed by trauma?

A. tympanoplasty

B. myringoplasty

,C. otoplasty

D. stapedectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS C



Which of the following sutures glides through ssue easily and does not readily harbor
bacteria?



A. monofilament

B. mul filament

C. absorbable

D. non-absorbable - CORRECT ANSWERS A



Which of the following structures ar culates with the head of the femur?



A. coxal

B. iliac crest

C. bia

D. acetabulum - CORRECT ANSWERS D



During a C-sec on, the MOST appropriate me to perform the first closing count is



A. while the uterus is being closed.

B. while the peritoneum is being closed.

C. during ini a on of fascial closure.

D. during ini a on of skin closure. - CORRECT ANSWERS A



When opening and closing an instrument during the instrument inspec on and assembly
process, a surgical technologist discovers the hinge is s ff. The technologist should

,A. throw it away.

B. tag it for repair.

C. order a new instrument.



D. use mineral oil as a lubricant. - CORRECT ANSWERS B



A Javid or Argyle shunt is used during which of the following surgical procedures?



A. coronary artery bypass gra2

B. femoral popliteal bypass

C. caro d endarterectomy

D. crea on of AV fistula - CORRECT ANSWERS C



When encountering resistance while inser ng a urethral catheter, the circula ng surgical
technologist should



A. remove the catheter and call a urologist.

B. con nue to advance the catheter using increased force.

C. switch hands and then a4empt to advance the catheter.

D. withdraw the catheter slightly and gently rea4empt to advance. - CORRECT ANSWERS D



Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known chemical agents, causing death with
minutes due to respiratory obstruc on and cardiac failure?



A. vesicants

B. choking agent

, C. phosgene

D. nerve agent - CORRECT ANSWERS D



Which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an abdominal
wound?



A. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcu cular, skin

B. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcu cular, subcutaneous, skin

C. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, subcu cular, skin

D. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcu cular, subcutaneous, skin - CORRECT ANSWERS A



Electrocautery is considered which of the following types of hemostasis?



A. topical

B. chemical

C. thermal

D. mechanical - CORRECT ANSWERS C



Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and neck, it is best prac ce to use specialty
drapes coated with



A. tanium.

B. aluminum.

C. copper.

D. lead. - CORRECT ANSWERS B