AST Practice Test Exam 1 for Certification Exam Already Passed

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 surgery is: A. Atropine sulfate B. Alpha-chymotrypsin C. Acetylcholine chloride D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride Alpha-chymotrypsin 4. How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator B. Enter head first, exit feet first C. Position in elevant is irrelevant D. Enter feet first, exit head first Enter head first, exit feet first 5. Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A. Midline B. Paramedian C. McBurney's D. Pfannenstiel Pfannenstiel 6. When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned how? A. Flat B. Upside down C. Vertical D. Angled Flat 7. Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: A. Calcium B. Nitrogen C. Potassium D. Albumin Potassium 8. Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? A. Fascia B. Periosteum C. Dura mater D. Arterial wall Fascia 9. What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? A. Argon B. Excimer C. Carbon dioxide D. Neodymium: