AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 Questions And Answers
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Clean -
Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Alpha-
chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR? Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently
used in gynecological surgery? Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned: Flat
, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 Questions And Answers
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Spores
Syndactyly refers to: Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: Insulin
, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 Questions And Answers
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site? Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR? Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? Spirilli
Exam 1 Questions And Answers
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Clean -
Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Alpha-
chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR? Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently
used in gynecological surgery? Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned: Flat
, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 Questions And Answers
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Spores
Syndactyly refers to: Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: Insulin
, AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 Questions And Answers
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site? Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR? Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? Spirilli
