AST Surgical Technology Exam Questions
With Accurate Answers 2025\2026 A+
Grade
In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is
- accurate answers-Retracted with a penrose drain.
Polyglycolic acid sutures are
- accurate answers-Absorbed by the process of hydrolysis.
The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at 270 degrees
is
- accurate answers-27
A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white cell count
is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate
- accurate answers-There may be an inflammation or infection present.
Distal refers to
- accurate answers-Away from the body.
Meckel's diverticulum is found in the
- accurate answers-Ileum
In which case would a Frazier suction be used?
- accurate answers-Ear
Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered outside air at a
rate of
- accurate answers-25 air exchanges per hour.
The purpose of OSHA is to
- accurate answers-Enssure safe and healthful working conditions.
Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the following EXCEPT
- accurate answers-Hot water bottles.
,If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for emergency
surgery paper, the surgeon should
- accurate answers-Accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written
communication.
Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a minimum of
- accurate answers-3 minutes
A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT
- accurate answers-Mesentery tissue.
A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal is
termed
- accurate answers-Indirect
Dead space is the space
- accurate answers-Caused by separation of wound edges that have not been
closely approximated.
Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of
- accurate answers-30 minutes
Funnel chest is also known as
- accurate answers-Pectus excavatum.
Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume?
- accurate answers-Hypovolemia
Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral artery to
study the intracranial vessels is called
- accurate answers-Angiography
Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash autoclave require
- accurate answers-10 minutes and 270F
Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue during the
healing process is
- accurate answers-Nonabsorbable suture.
, A right hemicolectomy is performed to remove the pathology of the
- accurate answers-Ascending and transverse colon
lacryo refers to
- accurate answers-Lacrimal gland
When transporting a patient, drainage systems should be placed
- accurate answers-Below stretcher level
The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed
- accurate answers-12 x 12 x 20inches
Another name for a stay suture is a(n)
- accurate answers-Retention suture
Which two anatomic structures are ligated and divided to effect a
cholecystectomy?
- accurate answers-Cystic duct, cystic artery
Adeno means
- accurate answers-Gland
When the patient is being transfered from the OR table after surgery, the
action should be
- accurate answers-Gentle and slow in order to prevent circulatory
depression.
In steam sterilization, the function of pressure is to
- accurate answers-Increase the temperature of the steam.
Which suture materials are NOT generally used in the presence of infection?
- accurate answers-Silk
Radical surgery done for lower sigmoid or rectal malignancy is a(n)
- accurate answers-Abdominal perineal resection.
The term for fluid or water in the ventricles of the brain is
- accurate answers-Hydrocephalus
With Accurate Answers 2025\2026 A+
Grade
In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is
- accurate answers-Retracted with a penrose drain.
Polyglycolic acid sutures are
- accurate answers-Absorbed by the process of hydrolysis.
The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at 270 degrees
is
- accurate answers-27
A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white cell count
is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate
- accurate answers-There may be an inflammation or infection present.
Distal refers to
- accurate answers-Away from the body.
Meckel's diverticulum is found in the
- accurate answers-Ileum
In which case would a Frazier suction be used?
- accurate answers-Ear
Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered outside air at a
rate of
- accurate answers-25 air exchanges per hour.
The purpose of OSHA is to
- accurate answers-Enssure safe and healthful working conditions.
Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the following EXCEPT
- accurate answers-Hot water bottles.
,If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for emergency
surgery paper, the surgeon should
- accurate answers-Accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written
communication.
Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a minimum of
- accurate answers-3 minutes
A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT
- accurate answers-Mesentery tissue.
A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal is
termed
- accurate answers-Indirect
Dead space is the space
- accurate answers-Caused by separation of wound edges that have not been
closely approximated.
Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of
- accurate answers-30 minutes
Funnel chest is also known as
- accurate answers-Pectus excavatum.
Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume?
- accurate answers-Hypovolemia
Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral artery to
study the intracranial vessels is called
- accurate answers-Angiography
Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash autoclave require
- accurate answers-10 minutes and 270F
Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue during the
healing process is
- accurate answers-Nonabsorbable suture.
, A right hemicolectomy is performed to remove the pathology of the
- accurate answers-Ascending and transverse colon
lacryo refers to
- accurate answers-Lacrimal gland
When transporting a patient, drainage systems should be placed
- accurate answers-Below stretcher level
The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed
- accurate answers-12 x 12 x 20inches
Another name for a stay suture is a(n)
- accurate answers-Retention suture
Which two anatomic structures are ligated and divided to effect a
cholecystectomy?
- accurate answers-Cystic duct, cystic artery
Adeno means
- accurate answers-Gland
When the patient is being transfered from the OR table after surgery, the
action should be
- accurate answers-Gentle and slow in order to prevent circulatory
depression.
In steam sterilization, the function of pressure is to
- accurate answers-Increase the temperature of the steam.
Which suture materials are NOT generally used in the presence of infection?
- accurate answers-Silk
Radical surgery done for lower sigmoid or rectal malignancy is a(n)
- accurate answers-Abdominal perineal resection.
The term for fluid or water in the ventricles of the brain is
- accurate answers-Hydrocephalus
