AST CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? Answer: clean-contaminated
◉ the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery is: Answer: alpha-chymotrypsin
◉ how should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? Answer: enter head first, exit
feet first
◉ which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the
lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? Answer:
pfannenstiel
◉ when perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam
sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: Answer: flat
◉ hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Answer: potassium
,◉ which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors?
Answer: fascia
◉ which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating
them? Answer: argon
◉ permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is
a/an: Answer: informed consent
◉ which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? Answer: cardia
◉ low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Answer: spores
◉ syndactyly refers to: Answer: webbed fingers
◉ the surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened
on the: Answer: backtable
◉ the islets of Langerhans secrete: Answer: insulin
,◉ what type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Answer:
extractions
◉ which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
Answer: escherichia coli
◉ where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? Answer: same side
as surgeon
◉ a properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Answer:
surgically clean
◉ through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? Answer: ampulla of vater
◉ which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or
their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? Answer:
name, date of birth, physician
◉ what are spiral shaped bacteria called? Answer: bacilli
◉ the primary function of the gallbladder is to: Answer: store bile
, ◉ which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Answer: circulator
◉ which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room? Answer: aid in
controlling temperature
◉ what are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
Answer: time, shielding, distance
◉ which is the first part of the small intestine? Answer: duodenum
◉ what is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing
kidney surgery? Answer: lateral
◉ how are rickettsiae transmitted? Answer: arthropod bites
◉ which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a
binocular microscope? Answer: colposcopy
◉ compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called: Answer: tamponade
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? Answer: clean-contaminated
◉ the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery is: Answer: alpha-chymotrypsin
◉ how should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? Answer: enter head first, exit
feet first
◉ which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the
lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? Answer:
pfannenstiel
◉ when perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam
sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: Answer: flat
◉ hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Answer: potassium
,◉ which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors?
Answer: fascia
◉ which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating
them? Answer: argon
◉ permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is
a/an: Answer: informed consent
◉ which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? Answer: cardia
◉ low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Answer: spores
◉ syndactyly refers to: Answer: webbed fingers
◉ the surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened
on the: Answer: backtable
◉ the islets of Langerhans secrete: Answer: insulin
,◉ what type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Answer:
extractions
◉ which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
Answer: escherichia coli
◉ where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? Answer: same side
as surgeon
◉ a properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Answer:
surgically clean
◉ through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? Answer: ampulla of vater
◉ which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or
their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? Answer:
name, date of birth, physician
◉ what are spiral shaped bacteria called? Answer: bacilli
◉ the primary function of the gallbladder is to: Answer: store bile
, ◉ which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Answer: circulator
◉ which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room? Answer: aid in
controlling temperature
◉ what are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
Answer: time, shielding, distance
◉ which is the first part of the small intestine? Answer: duodenum
◉ what is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing
kidney surgery? Answer: lateral
◉ how are rickettsiae transmitted? Answer: arthropod bites
◉ which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a
binocular microscope? Answer: colposcopy
◉ compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called: Answer: tamponade
