AST Certification

Prepare for the AST (Associate Surgical Technologist) or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) exam with this comprehensive practice test! This resource includes 185 exam-style questions with verified answers, covering essential topics such as anatomy, instrumentation, sterilization, aseptic technique, patient care, surgical procedures, and more. Ideal for AST/CST students and professionals seeking to boost confidence, identify knowledge gaps, and pass the certification exam on the first try.

AST CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!! When preparing for a male open inguinal herniorrhaphy, a surgical technologist should make sure which of the following items is available? A. 1/2 inch Penrose B. balloon expander C. Fogarty catheter D. 10 Fr. Robinson - Correct Answer-A Which of the following is used to suture in a graft during a carotid ...

Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen? A. frozen section B. in formalin C. smeared biopsy D. aspiration biopsy B Hydrocephalus is a condition marked by excessive A. HGH. B. CSF. C. subarachnoid space. D. gamma globulin. B Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the A. corpus luteum. B. corpus albicans. C. graafian follicle. D. secondary follicle. C Which of the following pr...

AST Certification Practice Exam #3 Questions with Answers Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? a. I b. V c. VI d. VII -Answer- b. V What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? a. Bacitracin ointment b. Iodophor solution c. Petrolatum gel d. Mineral oil -Answer- d. Mineral oil 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. Reci...