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