AST Practice

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process? Teeth Villi Sinuses Tonsils correct answers Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated correct answers Clean-Contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine Sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylocholine Chloride Pilocarpine hydrochloride correct answers Alpha-chymot...

AST Practice Exam 3 Multiple Choice Questions with Correct Answers 1. Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? a. I b. V c. VI d. VII b. V 2. What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? a. Bacitracin ointment b. Lodophor solution c. Petrolatum gel d. Mineral oil d. Mineral oil 3. 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. Recipien...

AST Practice Test Exam 1 for Certification Exam Already Passed 1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils Teeth The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 2. What is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and infected D. Clean-contaminated Clean-contaminated 3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract s...

AST Practice Test Exam #1 for certification exam 1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - Teeth The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 2. What is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and infected D. Clean-contaminated - Clean-contaminated 3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract...

Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting correct answers A. management of specimens A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field intraoperatively because it A. needs to be labeled by the circulator. B. is sent to pathology immediately. C. will contaminate the sterile field. D. needs...

During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? Suction the fluid from the abdomen. Continue removing the appendix as planned. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation. Close the wound and terminate the procedure. correct answers Suction the fluid from the abdomen. A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. ...

Bacteria can be reduced in the operating room by A. Aeration of rooms overnight B. damp dusting of surfaces each morning. C. reducing air exchange in the room. D. Maintaining humidity level above 70% correct answers B. damp dusting of surfaces each morning Which of the following is a specimen container used in a flexible or rigid bronchoscopy? A. Ellik B. chest bottle C. Lukens D. Suction canister correct answers C. Lukens The safest method for placing a blade...

The plicae circulares, microvilli and villi: A. Produce bacteria B. Increase absorption area C. Secrete digestive enzymes D. Initiate peristalsis correct answers B. Increase absorption area The microvilli, villi, and the plicae circulares increase the surface area for absorption and digestion in the small intestine. Which of the following come as numbered sets frequently used in neurosurgical procedures? A. Lacrimal probes B. Hegar dilators C. Van Buren sounds D. Penfield ...

What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? A. Skin hook B. Penrose drain C. Vessel loops D. Umbilical tapes correct answers B. Penrose drain Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? A. Record fluid intake B. Avoid injury to bladder C. Distend bladder D. Demonstrate ureteral patency correct answers B. Avoid injury to bladder Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial incision? A. Metzenbau...

1. Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? a. I b. V c. VI d. VII correct answers b. V 2. What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? a. Bacitracin ointment b. Lodophor solution c. Petrolatum gel d. Mineral oil correct answers d. Mineral oil 3. 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. Do...