AST CST PREP FORM EXAM A 2024 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

AST CST PREP FORM EXAM A
2024 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS


,1.During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and
con- tents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should
the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?: Suction the fluid
from the abdomen.
2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on.
The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables
from the drapes before pushing everything back. According to best practice,
which of the following should be the NEXT step?: Push the back table,


,mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
3.Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?:
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
4.Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic
tourni- quet?: padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped
with Webril
5.When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following


, instru- ments is used to grasp the cervix?

A) Sims
B) Auvard
C) Schroeder
D) Bozeman: Schroeder
6.How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two