CST AST REVIEW PRACTICE TEST EXAM 1
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Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy? - Answer>>> HCG
Blood or a urine sample should be given preoperatively by a premenopausal woman to check for
human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) which is an indicator for pregnancy.
Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is
situated on the superior aspect of the penis?
A) hypospadias repair
B) epispadias repair
C) meatotomy
D) ureteroneocystostomy - Answer>>> epispadias repair
An epispadias repair is performed to correct the congenital absence of the anterior wall of the
urethra and abnormal location of the urethral orifice on the dorsum of the penis.
What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis? -
Answer>>> trendelenburg
The trendelenburg position allows the viscera to fall away or toward the head providing better
exposure of the operative site when performing a lower abdominal or pelvic procedure.
Which tissue is cut using curved Mayo scissors? - Answer>>> fascia
Curved Mayo scissors are large scissors, with thick blades used to cut tough tissue, such as
fascia, tendons, and muscle.
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room?
, A) uses less space for opening
B) aid in controlling temperature
C) eliminate air turbulence
D) provides for thorough cleaning - Answer>>> aid in controlling temperature
Sliding doors are usually used in the OR because they eliminate air currents caused by swinging
doors, but a disadvantage is they do not aid in controlling OR temperature.
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - Answer>>> time,
shielding, distance
What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - Answer>>> Argon
The argon laser beam can travel through clear fluids and tissues.
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator incubated? - Answer>>> 55-
60 degrees Celsius
What is the medical term for removal of the uterus? - Answer>>> hysterectomy
Which of the following methods removes small organic particles and soil from the box locks and
ratchets of instruments?
A) Ultrasonic washer
B) Manual cleaning
C) Washer-sterilizer
D) Enzymatic soak - Answer>>> Ultrasonic washer
The ultrasonic cleaner uses the process of cavitation to remove small organic particles and soil
from the areas of instrumentation that can't be accomplished through manual or mechanical
cleaning.
What is the medical term for nosebleed? - Answer>>> epistaxis
What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for steam sterilization?
LATEST 2026/2027 STUDY QUESTIONS
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,CST AST REVIEW PRACTICE TEST EXAM 1 LATEST
2026/2027 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS ASSURED PASS 100% TOP RATED
Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy? - Answer>>> HCG
Blood or a urine sample should be given preoperatively by a premenopausal woman to check for
human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) which is an indicator for pregnancy.
Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is
situated on the superior aspect of the penis?
A) hypospadias repair
B) epispadias repair
C) meatotomy
D) ureteroneocystostomy - Answer>>> epispadias repair
An epispadias repair is performed to correct the congenital absence of the anterior wall of the
urethra and abnormal location of the urethral orifice on the dorsum of the penis.
What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis? -
Answer>>> trendelenburg
The trendelenburg position allows the viscera to fall away or toward the head providing better
exposure of the operative site when performing a lower abdominal or pelvic procedure.
Which tissue is cut using curved Mayo scissors? - Answer>>> fascia
Curved Mayo scissors are large scissors, with thick blades used to cut tough tissue, such as
fascia, tendons, and muscle.
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room?
, A) uses less space for opening
B) aid in controlling temperature
C) eliminate air turbulence
D) provides for thorough cleaning - Answer>>> aid in controlling temperature
Sliding doors are usually used in the OR because they eliminate air currents caused by swinging
doors, but a disadvantage is they do not aid in controlling OR temperature.
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - Answer>>> time,
shielding, distance
What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - Answer>>> Argon
The argon laser beam can travel through clear fluids and tissues.
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator incubated? - Answer>>> 55-
60 degrees Celsius
What is the medical term for removal of the uterus? - Answer>>> hysterectomy
Which of the following methods removes small organic particles and soil from the box locks and
ratchets of instruments?
A) Ultrasonic washer
B) Manual cleaning
C) Washer-sterilizer
D) Enzymatic soak - Answer>>> Ultrasonic washer
The ultrasonic cleaner uses the process of cavitation to remove small organic particles and soil
from the areas of instrumentation that can't be accomplished through manual or mechanical
cleaning.
What is the medical term for nosebleed? - Answer>>> epistaxis
What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for steam sterilization?
