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AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 1 |
Actual Test Questions with 100% Verified Answers
| Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ | Assured
Pass.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?-
correctanswer-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?-
correctanswer-Clean - Contaminated
Which of the following is a non adherent dressing?-correct-answer-Adaptic
Which of the following is a fenestrated drape?-correct-answer-Aperture
Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach's
triangle?-correct-answer-Direct
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Which of the following incisions is oblique?-correct-answer-Kocher
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery
is:correct-answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin
For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal
visualization?correct-answer-Hysterectomy
Which of the following dilators are used in the common duct?-correct-
answerBakes
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination,
gait and balance would likely be located in the:-correct-answer-Cerebellum
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What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of
another?-correct-answer-Parasitism
Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis?-correct-
answerLigature
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the:-correct-
answerPancreas
What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery?correct-
answer-Acute
Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy?-correct-
answerMitochondria
What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures?-
correctanswer-Supine
AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 1 |
Actual Test Questions with 100% Verified Answers
| Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ | Assured
Pass.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?-
correctanswer-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?-
correctanswer-Clean - Contaminated
Which of the following is a non adherent dressing?-correct-answer-Adaptic
Which of the following is a fenestrated drape?-correct-answer-Aperture
Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach's
triangle?-correct-answer-Direct
,2 | Page
Which of the following incisions is oblique?-correct-answer-Kocher
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery
is:correct-answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin
For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal
visualization?correct-answer-Hysterectomy
Which of the following dilators are used in the common duct?-correct-
answerBakes
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination,
gait and balance would likely be located in the:-correct-answer-Cerebellum
, 3 | Page
What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of
another?-correct-answer-Parasitism
Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis?-correct-
answerLigature
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the:-correct-
answerPancreas
What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery?correct-
answer-Acute
Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy?-correct-
answerMitochondria
What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures?-
correctanswer-Supine
