AST Certification Exam Study Guide
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Teeth
Located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae
Clean-contaminated
Category of a surgical procedure entering the GI/GU/Resp tracts ( increased risk
due to the bacteria we have there)
Clean-contaminated
Bronchoscope is inserted through the mouth and into the brachial tube is
considered what category of a procedure
Alpha-chymotrypsin
A solution used to soften the zonules holding the lens before cataract surgery to
ease extraction of the lens
Enter head first, exit feet first
,How should the patient be placed in the elevator when being transported to the
OR on the stretcher?
Pfannenstiel
A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used frequently in
gynecological procedures
Flat
Metal trays that are perforated or have a mesh bottom should be placed on the
sterilizing cart:
Hyperkalmia
Excessive amount of potassium in the blood, can cause cardiac irregularities
Potassium
Influences the electrical excitability of cells, effects the cells volume, it's balance is
important in maintaining the acid-base balance, the amount affects cell
metabolism
Curved Mayo
Type of scissors used to cut tough tissue, such as fascia, tendons and muscle
Argon
Type of laser that can travel through clear fluids and tissue
Informed consent
,Obtained by the patient before any invasive surgery can be performed. It protects
the patient because it verifies that he/she understands the condition to be treated
and the intervention to be performed
Cardiac
Portion of the stomach that surrounds the superior opening of the stomach
Spores and M. tuberculosis
Low-level disinfectants kill most types of bacteria and some fungi and viruses, but
does not kill:
Syndactyly
Webbing of the digits is termed:
Back table
Surgical packs are opened:
Islets of Langerhans
Located in the pancreas, secretes glucagon, insulin, somatostatin and pancreatic
polypeptide
Extraction
Removal of teeth
Odontectomy
Resection of the bone surrounding the tooth prior to the removal of a tooth
, Escherichia coli
Gram negative rod bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the intestinal tract of
humans and is an opportunistic bacterial
Surgically clean
The skin is rendered after a properly performed surgical scrub is done
Ampulla of Vator
The pancreatic ducts join and distal end of the common bile duct
Name, date of birth, physician
Identifies the patient on their ID bracelet prior to being transported to the OR
Spirilli
spiral shaped bacteria
Gallbladder
Stores bile until it is needed in the small intestine
Circulator
Not part of the sterile team in the OR
Time relates to the length of time the surgical technologist is exposed, shielding
is the donning of lead aprons, and distance is standing as far away as possible out
of the path of the direct beam of ionizing radiation
Three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure
Complete Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
Teeth
Located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae
Clean-contaminated
Category of a surgical procedure entering the GI/GU/Resp tracts ( increased risk
due to the bacteria we have there)
Clean-contaminated
Bronchoscope is inserted through the mouth and into the brachial tube is
considered what category of a procedure
Alpha-chymotrypsin
A solution used to soften the zonules holding the lens before cataract surgery to
ease extraction of the lens
Enter head first, exit feet first
,How should the patient be placed in the elevator when being transported to the
OR on the stretcher?
Pfannenstiel
A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used frequently in
gynecological procedures
Flat
Metal trays that are perforated or have a mesh bottom should be placed on the
sterilizing cart:
Hyperkalmia
Excessive amount of potassium in the blood, can cause cardiac irregularities
Potassium
Influences the electrical excitability of cells, effects the cells volume, it's balance is
important in maintaining the acid-base balance, the amount affects cell
metabolism
Curved Mayo
Type of scissors used to cut tough tissue, such as fascia, tendons and muscle
Argon
Type of laser that can travel through clear fluids and tissue
Informed consent
,Obtained by the patient before any invasive surgery can be performed. It protects
the patient because it verifies that he/she understands the condition to be treated
and the intervention to be performed
Cardiac
Portion of the stomach that surrounds the superior opening of the stomach
Spores and M. tuberculosis
Low-level disinfectants kill most types of bacteria and some fungi and viruses, but
does not kill:
Syndactyly
Webbing of the digits is termed:
Back table
Surgical packs are opened:
Islets of Langerhans
Located in the pancreas, secretes glucagon, insulin, somatostatin and pancreatic
polypeptide
Extraction
Removal of teeth
Odontectomy
Resection of the bone surrounding the tooth prior to the removal of a tooth
, Escherichia coli
Gram negative rod bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the intestinal tract of
humans and is an opportunistic bacterial
Surgically clean
The skin is rendered after a properly performed surgical scrub is done
Ampulla of Vator
The pancreatic ducts join and distal end of the common bile duct
Name, date of birth, physician
Identifies the patient on their ID bracelet prior to being transported to the OR
Spirilli
spiral shaped bacteria
Gallbladder
Stores bile until it is needed in the small intestine
Circulator
Not part of the sterile team in the OR
Time relates to the length of time the surgical technologist is exposed, shielding
is the donning of lead aprons, and distance is standing as far away as possible out
of the path of the direct beam of ionizing radiation
Three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure
