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AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam
AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam
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[Mostrar más]A child diagnosed acute glomerulonephritis will most likely have a history of which of the 
following? 
a) Recent illness such as strep throat 
b) Hemorrhage or history of bruising easily 
c) Sibling diagnosed with the same disease 
d) Hearing loss with impaired speech development - a) Recent illne...
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Añadir al carritoA child diagnosed acute glomerulonephritis will most likely have a history of which of the 
following? 
a) Recent illness such as strep throat 
b) Hemorrhage or history of bruising easily 
c) Sibling diagnosed with the same disease 
d) Hearing loss with impaired speech development - a) Recent illne...
401k - Tax Sheltered Annuities - A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged, defined-contribution 
retirement account offered by many employers to their employees. It is named after a 
section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Workers can make contributions to their 
401(k) accounts through automatic pay...
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Añadir al carrito401k - Tax Sheltered Annuities - A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged, defined-contribution 
retirement account offered by many employers to their employees. It is named after a 
section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Workers can make contributions to their 
401(k) accounts through automatic pay...
Another patient interrupts during time with your current patient - Time 
contracted with a selected patient is that patient's time. 
Anxiety - high norepinephrine, high serotonin 
Asks the nurse a personal question - Nurse may or may not answer the 
patient's query. If the nurse answers, it shou...
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Añadir al carritoAnother patient interrupts during time with your current patient - Time 
contracted with a selected patient is that patient's time. 
Anxiety - high norepinephrine, high serotonin 
Asks the nurse a personal question - Nurse may or may not answer the 
patient's query. If the nurse answers, it shou...
A community health nurse directly contacts a mammography clinic to arrange an 
appointment for a migrant worker with limited English language skills. The nurse 
communicates with the client through an interpreter to ensure that the appointment is 
scheduled to meet her needs and that the client u...
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Añadir al carritoA community health nurse directly contacts a mammography clinic to arrange an 
appointment for a migrant worker with limited English language skills. The nurse 
communicates with the client through an interpreter to ensure that the appointment is 
scheduled to meet her needs and that the client u...
What is the pathophysiology behind restlessness and sleep impairment in clients 
diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD)? - Alterations in neurotransmitter levels 
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) tells the nurse, "I often forget things 
that happened just a moment ago. Thank Go...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is the pathophysiology behind restlessness and sleep impairment in clients 
diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD)? - Alterations in neurotransmitter levels 
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) tells the nurse, "I often forget things 
that happened just a moment ago. Thank Go...
A client diagnosed recently with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is prescribed donepezil 
(Aricept). The client's spouse inquires, "How does this work? Will this cure him?" Which 
response by the nurse is appropriate? - This medication delays the destruction of 
acetylcholine, a chemical in the brai...
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Añadir al carritoA client diagnosed recently with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is prescribed donepezil 
(Aricept). The client's spouse inquires, "How does this work? Will this cure him?" Which 
response by the nurse is appropriate? - This medication delays the destruction of 
acetylcholine, a chemical in the brai...
A client has been feeling "down in the dumps" because of the loss of a pet 2 years ago. 
Which condition would the nurse suspect in the client? - Persistent depressive disorder 
A client has been in multiple abusive relationships yet stays with the significant other 
because the client feels he ...
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Añadir al carritoA client has been feeling "down in the dumps" because of the loss of a pet 2 years ago. 
Which condition would the nurse suspect in the client? - Persistent depressive disorder 
A client has been in multiple abusive relationships yet stays with the significant other 
because the client feels he ...
CASE STUDY - Definition, strengths and weaknesses - Specific examples explored in 
depth, real life of an issue 
+ : Can help improve practice and policy 
+ : Allows for a wide range of data (detailed) 
- : Time consuming 
- : Data is only specific to one case 
CHECKLISTS - Definition, strength...
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Añadir al carritoCASE STUDY - Definition, strengths and weaknesses - Specific examples explored in 
depth, real life of an issue 
+ : Can help improve practice and policy 
+ : Allows for a wide range of data (detailed) 
- : Time consuming 
- : Data is only specific to one case 
CHECKLISTS - Definition, strength...
A 9-year old child tells his school nurse that his eye itches and tears much more than 
usual. When the nurse examines his eye, his sclera is reddened. Which eye abnormality 
do these signs and symptoms most suggest? 
A. Cataracts 
B. Ptosis 
C. Glaucoma 
D. Conjunctivitis - D 
Conjunctivitis caus...
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Añadir al carritoA 9-year old child tells his school nurse that his eye itches and tears much more than 
usual. When the nurse examines his eye, his sclera is reddened. Which eye abnormality 
do these signs and symptoms most suggest? 
A. Cataracts 
B. Ptosis 
C. Glaucoma 
D. Conjunctivitis - D 
Conjunctivitis caus...
abduction - moving away from the body 
adduction - moving toward the midline 
bursa - enclosed sac filled with synovial fluid, prevent friction 
cartilage - resilient tissue 
covers surface of opposing bones in synovial joints 
absorb stress and weight 
cartilaginous - slightly moveable, vertebra 
c...
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Añadir al carritoabduction - moving away from the body 
adduction - moving toward the midline 
bursa - enclosed sac filled with synovial fluid, prevent friction 
cartilage - resilient tissue 
covers surface of opposing bones in synovial joints 
absorb stress and weight 
cartilaginous - slightly moveable, vertebra 
c...
1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her 
memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? 
A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal 
behaviors. 
B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or he...
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Añadir al carrito1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her 
memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? 
A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal 
behaviors. 
B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or he...
A charge nurse is managing a conflict between co-workers. Which of the following are 
effective management functions for conflict resolution? Select all that apply. 
Select one or more: 
a. Pursue alternative dispute resolutions when conflict cannot be resolved. 
b. Obtain needed unit resources th...
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Añadir al carritoA charge nurse is managing a conflict between co-workers. Which of the following are 
effective management functions for conflict resolution? Select all that apply. 
Select one or more: 
a. Pursue alternative dispute resolutions when conflict cannot be resolved. 
b. Obtain needed unit resources th...
"I really wish that my supervisor would realize and acknowledge all the things I do 
well...." In nursing, this has been identified as a problem. Which statement is part of the 
solution? a. Focus on new staff. 
b. Focus on unfamiliar care assignments. 
c. Focus on making corrections. 
d. Foc...
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Añadir al carrito"I really wish that my supervisor would realize and acknowledge all the things I do 
well...." In nursing, this has been identified as a problem. Which statement is part of the 
solution? a. Focus on new staff. 
b. Focus on unfamiliar care assignments. 
c. Focus on making corrections. 
d. Foc...
6C's - Communication is central to the caring relationship, particularly the ability to listen 
carefully to service users. The motto to guide practice should be 'no decision about me 
without me'. 
Courage to always do the right thing for service users and to speak up when there are 
concern...
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Añadir al carrito6C's - Communication is central to the caring relationship, particularly the ability to listen 
carefully to service users. The motto to guide practice should be 'no decision about me 
without me'. 
Courage to always do the right thing for service users and to speak up when there are 
concern...
A concern with children on long-term therapy with CNS stimulant for ADHD is: 
a. Addiction 
b. Weight gain 
c. Substance abuse 
d. Growth suppression - a. Addiction 
Antipsychotic medications are thought to decrease psychotic symptoms by: 
a. Blocking reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin 
b. Blo...
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Añadir al carritoA concern with children on long-term therapy with CNS stimulant for ADHD is: 
a. Addiction 
b. Weight gain 
c. Substance abuse 
d. Growth suppression - a. Addiction 
Antipsychotic medications are thought to decrease psychotic symptoms by: 
a. Blocking reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin 
b. Blo...
A basic vision care package includes all of the following EXCEPT? - Safety glasses 
A consumer report used to determine eligibility for insurance may include all of the 
following EXCEPT? - Medical Underwriting exam. 
A group conversion option may be used in all the following instances EXCEPT? - A ...
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Añadir al carritoA basic vision care package includes all of the following EXCEPT? - Safety glasses 
A consumer report used to determine eligibility for insurance may include all of the 
following EXCEPT? - Medical Underwriting exam. 
A group conversion option may be used in all the following instances EXCEPT? - A ...
A 16-year-old-client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia experiences command 
hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse, "Where do the voices 
come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing reply? 
A. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain which leads to altere...
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Añadir al carritoA 16-year-old-client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia experiences command 
hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse, "Where do the voices 
come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing reply? 
A. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain which leads to altere...
a child with consent, hit her head, blood and fluids running from ears, dizzy. What do 
you do? - -DON'T touch her. 
-Have her sit down in a chair 
-go through SAMPLE till EMS arrives 
A girl is having a asthma attack. But there is a problem she doesn't have her inhaler. 
What do you Do? - -Ac...
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Añadir al carritoa child with consent, hit her head, blood and fluids running from ears, dizzy. What do 
you do? - -DON'T touch her. 
-Have her sit down in a chair 
-go through SAMPLE till EMS arrives 
A girl is having a asthma attack. But there is a problem she doesn't have her inhaler. 
What do you Do? - -Ac...
reduced hepatic and renal blood flow 
- lower total body water 
- higher % of body fat - Physiologic changes in the elderly that affects medication dosing 
3 item recall 
Clock drawing test - What is on the mini-cog test? 
22-27 - Normal BMI range 
2006 - Year that the TCM appeared 
2008 - Year that...
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Añadir al carritoreduced hepatic and renal blood flow 
- lower total body water 
- higher % of body fat - Physiologic changes in the elderly that affects medication dosing 
3 item recall 
Clock drawing test - What is on the mini-cog test? 
22-27 - Normal BMI range 
2006 - Year that the TCM appeared 
2008 - Year that...
"Evolutionary" view on globalization - A long-run historical evolution since the dawn of 
human history 
"New" view on globalization - A force sweeping through the world in recent times. 
"Pendulum" view on globalization - One that swings from one extreme to another from 
time to time 
3 typ...
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Añadir al carrito"Evolutionary" view on globalization - A long-run historical evolution since the dawn of 
human history 
"New" view on globalization - A force sweeping through the world in recent times. 
"Pendulum" view on globalization - One that swings from one extreme to another from 
time to time 
3 typ...
1. The nurse educator is lecturing a group of nursing students on depression in 
adolescents. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 
1. "Adolescents are not likely to suffer from depression." 
2. "Depressed adolescents always seek immediate treatment." 
3. "Many symptoms ...
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Añadir al carrito1. The nurse educator is lecturing a group of nursing students on depression in 
adolescents. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 
1. "Adolescents are not likely to suffer from depression." 
2. "Depressed adolescents always seek immediate treatment." 
3. "Many symptoms ...
A (Computed tomography (CT) scan) 
(A CT scan shows the presence or absence of structural changes, including cortical 
atrophy, ventricular enlargement, and areas of infarction—information that will be helpful 
to the health care provider. The other tests focus on brain activity and are more 
e...
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Añadir al carritoA (Computed tomography (CT) scan) 
(A CT scan shows the presence or absence of structural changes, including cortical 
atrophy, ventricular enlargement, and areas of infarction—information that will be helpful 
to the health care provider. The other tests focus on brain activity and are more 
e...
"Evolutionary" view on globalization - A long-run historical evolution since the dawn of 
human history 
"New" view on globalization - A force sweeping through the world in recent times. 
"Pendulum" view on globalization - One that swings from one extreme to another from 
time to time 
3 typ...
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Añadir al carrito"Evolutionary" view on globalization - A long-run historical evolution since the dawn of 
human history 
"New" view on globalization - A force sweeping through the world in recent times. 
"Pendulum" view on globalization - One that swings from one extreme to another from 
time to time 
3 typ...
Congregation - An organized group of people who share religious beliefs, customs, or 
practices. The congregation has an internal governance structure and may be 
independent or affiliated to local or national denominations. It is a community within the 
larger community. 
Congregation-based mode...
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Añadir al carritoCongregation - An organized group of people who share religious beliefs, customs, or 
practices. The congregation has an internal governance structure and may be 
independent or affiliated to local or national denominations. It is a community within the 
larger community. 
Congregation-based mode...
1. During assessment of a patients pain, the nurse is aware that certain nonverbal 
behaviors are associated with chronic pain. Which of these behaviors are associated 
with chronic pain? Select all that apply. 
Sleeping 
Moaning 
Diaphoresis 
Bracing 
Restlessness 
Rubbing - A, D, F 
1. When eval...
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Añadir al carrito1. During assessment of a patients pain, the nurse is aware that certain nonverbal 
behaviors are associated with chronic pain. Which of these behaviors are associated 
with chronic pain? Select all that apply. 
Sleeping 
Moaning 
Diaphoresis 
Bracing 
Restlessness 
Rubbing - A, D, F 
1. When eval...
A 19-yr-old student comes to the student health center at the end of the semester 
complaining that, "My heart is skipping beats." An electrocardiogram (ECG) shows 
occasional unifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). What action should the 
nurse take next? 
a. Insert an IV catheter ...
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Añadir al carritoA 19-yr-old student comes to the student health center at the end of the semester 
complaining that, "My heart is skipping beats." An electrocardiogram (ECG) shows 
occasional unifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). What action should the 
nurse take next? 
a. Insert an IV catheter ...
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