AST Practice Test Exam #1 For
Certification Exam 2026|2027-
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -Clean-contaminated
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,3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
A. Atropine sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -Pfannenstiel
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,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
C. Vertical
D. Angled - correct-answer -Flat
7. Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin - correct-answer -Potassium
8. Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall - correct-answer -Fascia
9. What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
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, A. Argon
B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Neodymium: YAG - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -Informed Consent
11. Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
A. Cardia
B. Fundus
C. Pylorus
D. Antrum - correct-answer -Cardia
12. Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
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Certification Exam 2026|2027-
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -Clean-contaminated
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,3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
A. Atropine sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -Pfannenstiel
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,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
C. Vertical
D. Angled - correct-answer -Flat
7. Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin - correct-answer -Potassium
8. Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall - correct-answer -Fascia
9. What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
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, A. Argon
B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Neodymium: YAG - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -Informed Consent
11. Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
A. Cardia
B. Fundus
C. Pylorus
D. Antrum - correct-answer -Cardia
12. Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
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