AST Practice Exam #2 || with Complete Solutions.

1. Which of the following is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery? correct answers Xeroform 2. During a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the surgical technologist be prepared to set up quickly? correct answers Drill 3. Which knife blade should be placed on the knife handle when preparing the Mayo stand for a knee arthroscopy? correct answers #11 4. Items that are impenetrable to X-rays are referred to as being: correct answers Radiopaque 5. Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens? correct answers Aseptic 6. A patient who underwent an appendectomy enters the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring? correct answers Obstructed bowel 7. The pathogen that most often causes postoperative surgical site infections is: correct answers Staphylococcus aureus 8. To prevent density, instrument sets should not exceed: correct answers 25 lbs. 9. Transverse colectomy is incised through what incision? correct answers Upper midline 10. Which of the following is used to obtain specimens during a bronchoscopy? correct answers Lukens tube 11. Which of the following microorganisms is used within the biological indicator for ethylene oxide sterilization? correct answers Baccilus atrophaeus 12. Which of the following is the first action to be taken following a needle stick? correct answers Remove needle from the sterile field 13. Which of the following is incorrect when preparing a paper-plastic peel pack? correct answers Instruments are held together with autoclave tape within the peel pack 14. Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient? correct answers Rigid bronchoscope 15. A patient requires a stat cesarean section. Which of the following might be omitted? correct answers Counts 16. Which of the following is a type of fenestrated drape? correct answers Extremity