AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST PRACTICE
EXAM 3
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? - Answer -V (Five)
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? -
Answer -Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the
prep for a split thickness skin graft? - Answer -Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure? - Answer -12-15mm Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object? -
Answer -Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? - Answer -
Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the
trunk? - Answer -18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? - Answer -
Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by: - Answer -Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: - Answer -Lidocaine
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? - Answer -60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: - Answer -Not permissible under any
circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? - Answer -
Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? -
Answer -Swaged monofilament
Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work
place? - Answer -OSHA
, Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? -
Answer -Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown
and gloves? - Answer -Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? - Answer -
Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: - Answer -Coagulation of protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? - Answer -Unfold drape before
bringing up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: - 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? - Answer -Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling
catheter? - Answer -10 mL
In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? - Answer -
Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? - Answer -Incision
site to periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: -
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? - Answer -Hand off the sterile field and
isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative
solution? - Answer -Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? -
Answer -Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? -
Answer -Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? - Answer -Neck
EXAM 3
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? - Answer -V (Five)
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? -
Answer -Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the
prep for a split thickness skin graft? - Answer -Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure? - Answer -12-15mm Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object? -
Answer -Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? - Answer -
Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the
trunk? - Answer -18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? - Answer -
Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by: - Answer -Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: - Answer -Lidocaine
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? - Answer -60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: - Answer -Not permissible under any
circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? - Answer -
Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? -
Answer -Swaged monofilament
Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work
place? - Answer -OSHA
, Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? -
Answer -Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown
and gloves? - Answer -Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? - Answer -
Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: - Answer -Coagulation of protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? - Answer -Unfold drape before
bringing up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: - 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? - Answer -Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling
catheter? - Answer -10 mL
In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? - Answer -
Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? - Answer -Incision
site to periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: -
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? - Answer -Hand off the sterile field and
isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative
solution? - Answer -Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? -
Answer -Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? -
Answer -Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? - Answer -Neck
