AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and
balance would likely be located in the: - ANS-Cerebellum
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta
does not close is: - ANS-Patent ductus arteriosus
A partially dislocated joint is called: - ANS-Subluxation
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ANS-Surgically clean
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - ANS-Cerumen
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is: - ANS-Depo-Medrol
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the patient satisfying
when he/she trusts the surgical team's abilities? - ANS-Safety
An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is
called: - ANS-Iatrogenic
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - ANS-Eardrum
Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures? -
ANS-Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - ANS-Tamponade
For which of the following procedures would a McBurney incision be indicated -
ANS-Appendectomy
For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization? -
ANS-Hysterectomy
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ANS-Arthropod bites
How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? - ANS-Patient
marks with an "X" and witness verifies
How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? - ANS-10 hours
How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate? - ANS-24 hours
How often should surgical masks be changed? - ANS-After each case
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ANS-Enter head first, exit feet first
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ANS-Potassium
In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what is the fourth factor that determines the
outcome of the steam sterilization process? - ANS-Pressure
In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated? - ANS-Cancer
procedures
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ANS-Spores
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - ANS-Mydriatics
Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structure? - ANS-Ear
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: - ANS-Informed
consent
Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following? - ANS-Lukewarm
water
, Satinsky, Kerrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which of the following
structures? - ANS-Kidney pedicle
Syndactyly refers to: - ANS-Webbed fingers
The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ANS-Heparin
The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: -
ANS-Omentum
The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the: - ANS-Cornea
The Bowie-Dick test is performed: - ANS-Daily
The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone? - ANS-Vomer
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -
ANS-Alpha-chymotrypsin
The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the: - ANS-Sclera
The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the: -
ANS-Choroid
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANS-Insulin
The larynx is located between the: - ANS-Pharynx and trachea
The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam
sterilizer is: - ANS-270-276 Fahrenheit
The most common cause of retinal detachment is: - ANS-Trauma
The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the
controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism: - ANS-Bacillus
stearothermophilus
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands? -
ANS-Parotid
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - ANS-Septum
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the: - ANS-Ethmoid
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the: - ANS-Pancreas
The outer layer of the intestine is the: - ANS-Serosa
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANS-Store bile
The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: - ANS-Mesentery
The space between the vocal cords is called the: - ANS-Glottis
The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the: - ANS-Cochlea
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ANS-Back
table
The vocal cords are located in the: - ANS-Larynx
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? -
ANS-Ampulla of Vater
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - ANS-Cecum
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification
bracelet? - ANS-Never until patient is discharged from facility
Use of intraluminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the following
surgical procedures? - ANS-Sigmoidectomy
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - ANS-Spirilli
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ANS-Time, shielding,
distance
What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol? -
ANS-Atherosclerosis
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicated incubated? - ANS-55-60
Exam 1
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and
balance would likely be located in the: - ANS-Cerebellum
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta
does not close is: - ANS-Patent ductus arteriosus
A partially dislocated joint is called: - ANS-Subluxation
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ANS-Surgically clean
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - ANS-Cerumen
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is: - ANS-Depo-Medrol
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the patient satisfying
when he/she trusts the surgical team's abilities? - ANS-Safety
An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is
called: - ANS-Iatrogenic
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - ANS-Eardrum
Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures? -
ANS-Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - ANS-Tamponade
For which of the following procedures would a McBurney incision be indicated -
ANS-Appendectomy
For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization? -
ANS-Hysterectomy
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ANS-Arthropod bites
How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? - ANS-Patient
marks with an "X" and witness verifies
How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? - ANS-10 hours
How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate? - ANS-24 hours
How often should surgical masks be changed? - ANS-After each case
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ANS-Enter head first, exit feet first
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ANS-Potassium
In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what is the fourth factor that determines the
outcome of the steam sterilization process? - ANS-Pressure
In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated? - ANS-Cancer
procedures
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ANS-Spores
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - ANS-Mydriatics
Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structure? - ANS-Ear
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: - ANS-Informed
consent
Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following? - ANS-Lukewarm
water
, Satinsky, Kerrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which of the following
structures? - ANS-Kidney pedicle
Syndactyly refers to: - ANS-Webbed fingers
The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ANS-Heparin
The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: -
ANS-Omentum
The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the: - ANS-Cornea
The Bowie-Dick test is performed: - ANS-Daily
The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone? - ANS-Vomer
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -
ANS-Alpha-chymotrypsin
The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the: - ANS-Sclera
The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the: -
ANS-Choroid
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANS-Insulin
The larynx is located between the: - ANS-Pharynx and trachea
The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam
sterilizer is: - ANS-270-276 Fahrenheit
The most common cause of retinal detachment is: - ANS-Trauma
The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the
controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism: - ANS-Bacillus
stearothermophilus
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands? -
ANS-Parotid
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - ANS-Septum
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the: - ANS-Ethmoid
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the: - ANS-Pancreas
The outer layer of the intestine is the: - ANS-Serosa
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANS-Store bile
The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: - ANS-Mesentery
The space between the vocal cords is called the: - ANS-Glottis
The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the: - ANS-Cochlea
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ANS-Back
table
The vocal cords are located in the: - ANS-Larynx
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? -
ANS-Ampulla of Vater
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - ANS-Cecum
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification
bracelet? - ANS-Never until patient is discharged from facility
Use of intraluminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the following
surgical procedures? - ANS-Sigmoidectomy
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - ANS-Spirilli
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ANS-Time, shielding,
distance
What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol? -
ANS-Atherosclerosis
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicated incubated? - ANS-55-60
