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AST PRACTICE EXAM 6 QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The plicea circulares, microvilli and villi: - ANSWER increase absorption area
which of the following come as numbered sets frequently used in neurosurgical
procedures? - ANSWER Penfield dissectors
What pathogen is most commonly associated with surgical wound infections? -
ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus
Padgett and Reese are types of: - ANSWER dermatomes
which of the following is a uterine dressing forceps? - ANSWER Bozeman
Which burn degree classification involves erythema without blisters? -
ANSWER First
what instrument is used to remove plaque during a carotid endarterectomy? -
ANSWER Freer
which of the following neuroglia are star-shaped? - ANSWER astrocytes
Which device could be used when placing a patient in
the operative position for a thyroidectomy?
,• A. Shoulder roll
• B. Chest roll
• C. Bean bag
• D. Axillary roll - ANSWER Shoulder roll
In order to expand the abdominal cavity with CO2 prior to a laparoscopic
procedure, the surgeon must use a/an: - ANSWER insufflator machine
Which of these surgical instruments would be used during a tonsillectomy? -
ANSWER Pillar retractor
Which type of cast would be appropriate for a fractured metacarpal? -
ANSWER Short arm
What is the medical term for accumulation of squamous epithelium that form a
mass that is destructive to the middle ear? - ANSWER Cholesteatoma
Which muscle alters the shape of the lens to
accommodate vision? - ANSWER circular
What is the term for nonpathogenic organism that is capable of producing
disease. in an immunocompromised patient? - ANSWER opportunistic
Filiforms are used to: - ANSWER bypass urethral obstruction
, What is the name of this needle holder? - ANSWER Castroviejo
which of the following non-invasive diagnostic techniques provides the best
imaging of soft tissues? - ANSWER magnetic resonance imaging
which of the following defines cryptorchidism? - ANSWER undescended testes
What type of procedure is performed to correct panfacial fractures? - ANSWER
Le Fort II
Which retractor is used to provide exposure for a femoropopliteal bypass? -
ANSWER Weitlaner
Which of the following is a nonadherent, nonpermeable, occlusive surgical
dressing? - ANSWER xeroform
A colposcopy may be performed for which of the following conditions -
ANSWER cervical carcinoma
the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood is the - ANSWER
pulmonary
Which intravenous drug would be used to reduce
intracranial pressure during a craniotomy? - ANSWER mannitol
Sterile water is used for irrigation during a
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