AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST PRACTICE
EXAM 1
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - Answer -Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - Answer -Clean
- Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: - Answer
-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - Answer -Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? - Answer -Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: - Answer -Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - Answer -Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? - Answer -Fascia
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? - Answer -Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? - Answer -Escherichia
coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? - Answer -Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - Answer -Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
- Answer -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? - Answer -Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - Answer -Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Answer -Store bile
, Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? - Answer -
Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? - Answer -Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - Answer -Time,
shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? - Answer -Duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? -
Answer -Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - Answer -Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? -
Answer -Colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - Answer -
Tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the
OR to the PACU? - Answer -Anesthesia provider
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? - Answer --centesis
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - Answer -Cecum
Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? - Answer -Gram stain
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - Answer -Mydriatics
Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? - Answer -U-drape
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification
bracelet? - Answer -Never until patient is discharged from facility
What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? - Answer -
Supine
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy? - Answer -Argon
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - Answer -
Argon
EXAM 1
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - Answer -Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - Answer -Clean
- Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: - Answer
-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - Answer -Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? - Answer -Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: - Answer -Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - Answer -Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? - Answer -Fascia
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? - Answer -Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? - Answer -Escherichia
coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? - Answer -Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - Answer -Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
- Answer -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? - Answer -Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - Answer -Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Answer -Store bile
, Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? - Answer -
Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? - Answer -Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - Answer -Time,
shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? - Answer -Duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? -
Answer -Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - Answer -Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? -
Answer -Colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - Answer -
Tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the
OR to the PACU? - Answer -Anesthesia provider
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? - Answer --centesis
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - Answer -Cecum
Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? - Answer -Gram stain
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - Answer -Mydriatics
Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? - Answer -U-drape
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification
bracelet? - Answer -Never until patient is discharged from facility
What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? - Answer -
Supine
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy? - Answer -Argon
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - Answer -
Argon
