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. 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. Cont...

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AST Practice Test Exam #1 for
certification exam Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
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

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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


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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



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D. Neodymium: YAG

→ Argon


10. Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:

A. Tort

B. Malpractice

C. Personal liability

D. Informed Consent

→ Informed Consent


11. Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?

A. Cardia

B. Fundus

C. Pylorus

D. Antrum

→ Cardia


12. Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:

A. Viruses

B. Bacteria

C. Fungi

D. Spores



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