AST Practice Exam #3 (CST Review)
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? - ✔✔60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: - ✔✔Not permissible under any
circumstances
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? -
✔✔Physiological and survival
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: - ✔✔Coagulation of protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? - ✔✔Unfold drape before bringing up
to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: - ✔✔Allow for use of pulse oximeter
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-29 times per hour in the
OR? - ✔✔Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling
catheter? - ✔✔10 mL
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, In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? - ✔✔Fine
scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? - ✔✔Incision site to
periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: -
✔✔Hematocrit
What is the proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an incorrect
number after the patient has entered the OR? - ✔✔Hand off the sterile field and isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative
solution? - ✔✔Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? -
✔✔Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? -
✔✔Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? - ✔✔Neck
Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve during
a parotidectomy? - ✔✔Nerve stimulator
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? - ✔✔60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: - ✔✔Not permissible under any
circumstances
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? -
✔✔Physiological and survival
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: - ✔✔Coagulation of protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? - ✔✔Unfold drape before bringing up
to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: - ✔✔Allow for use of pulse oximeter
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-29 times per hour in the
OR? - ✔✔Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling
catheter? - ✔✔10 mL
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, In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? - ✔✔Fine
scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? - ✔✔Incision site to
periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: -
✔✔Hematocrit
What is the proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an incorrect
number after the patient has entered the OR? - ✔✔Hand off the sterile field and isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative
solution? - ✔✔Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? -
✔✔Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? -
✔✔Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? - ✔✔Neck
Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve during
a parotidectomy? - ✔✔Nerve stimulator
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