AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 with complete solutions 2024/2025
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
ANSWER-Teeth
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-Back table
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-Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANSWER-Store bile
Which of the following is an 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
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