*AST Practice Exam #3 for Certification
Examination UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
B) V. (5) - CORRECT ANSWER - Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal
neuralgia?
A. I
B. V
C. VI
D. VII
D) Mineral oil - CORRECT ANSWER - What is used to lubricate the donor site and
reduce friction from the dermatome?
A. Bacitracin ointment
B. Iodophor solution
C. Petrolatum gel
D. Mineral oil
A) Donor site first - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following is an example of
proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
A. Donor site first
B. Recipient site first
C. Donor site only
D. Recipient site only
,B) 12-15 mm Hg - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the recommended range of intra-
abdominal pressure in an adult patient when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic
procedure?
A. 8-11 mm Hg
B. 12-15mm Hg
C. 16-19mm Hg
D. 20-23mm Hg
Strabismus - CORRECT ANSWER - What refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the
same object
Endarterectomy - CORRECT ANSWER - What procedure is performed to correct chronic
cerebral ischemia?
18% - CORRECT ANSWER - According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is
assigned to the front and back of the trunk?
Hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER - What term refers to an abnormal increase in the
number of cells?
Granulation - CORRECT ANSWER - A second intention wound heals by what?
Lidocaine - CORRECT ANSWER - Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with
what?
60 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many milliliters equal two ounces?
Not permissible under any circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER - Covering a sterile
backtable for later use is permissible or not permissible?
, Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWER - In which position would a patient be placed to
counteract hypovolemia?
B) Swaged monofilament - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following types of suture
creates the least tissue trauma and drag?
A. Swaged multifilament
B. Swaged monofilament
C. Threaded multifilament
D. Threaded monofilament
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - What organization has legal oversight for the safety of
healthcare providers in the work place?
Physiological and survival - CORRECT ANSWER - Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy
of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
D) Gloves removed first - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following would be
incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?
A. Circulator unties gown
B. Gown removed inside-out
C. Gloves removed inside-out
D. Gloves removed first
C) Abdominoperineal resection - CORRECT ANSWER - What type of procedure might
require a laparoscopy combination drape?
A. Pilonidal cystectomy
Examination UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
B) V. (5) - CORRECT ANSWER - Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal
neuralgia?
A. I
B. V
C. VI
D. VII
D) Mineral oil - CORRECT ANSWER - What is used to lubricate the donor site and
reduce friction from the dermatome?
A. Bacitracin ointment
B. Iodophor solution
C. Petrolatum gel
D. Mineral oil
A) Donor site first - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following is an example of
proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
A. Donor site first
B. Recipient site first
C. Donor site only
D. Recipient site only
,B) 12-15 mm Hg - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the recommended range of intra-
abdominal pressure in an adult patient when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic
procedure?
A. 8-11 mm Hg
B. 12-15mm Hg
C. 16-19mm Hg
D. 20-23mm Hg
Strabismus - CORRECT ANSWER - What refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the
same object
Endarterectomy - CORRECT ANSWER - What procedure is performed to correct chronic
cerebral ischemia?
18% - CORRECT ANSWER - According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is
assigned to the front and back of the trunk?
Hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER - What term refers to an abnormal increase in the
number of cells?
Granulation - CORRECT ANSWER - A second intention wound heals by what?
Lidocaine - CORRECT ANSWER - Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with
what?
60 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many milliliters equal two ounces?
Not permissible under any circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER - Covering a sterile
backtable for later use is permissible or not permissible?
, Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWER - In which position would a patient be placed to
counteract hypovolemia?
B) Swaged monofilament - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following types of suture
creates the least tissue trauma and drag?
A. Swaged multifilament
B. Swaged monofilament
C. Threaded multifilament
D. Threaded monofilament
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - What organization has legal oversight for the safety of
healthcare providers in the work place?
Physiological and survival - CORRECT ANSWER - Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy
of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
D) Gloves removed first - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following would be
incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?
A. Circulator unties gown
B. Gown removed inside-out
C. Gloves removed inside-out
D. Gloves removed first
C) Abdominoperineal resection - CORRECT ANSWER - What type of procedure might
require a laparoscopy combination drape?
A. Pilonidal cystectomy
