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AST CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST EXAM #1 |
{LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE
ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
1. What identifiers must be verified by the patient on their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?A. Name, social
security #, physician
B. Name, medical record #, allergies
C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis
D. Name, date of birth, physician
Name, date of birth, physician
2. What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
A. Cocci
B. Bacilli
C. Spirilli
D. Diplococci
Spirilli
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3. The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
A. Store bile
B. Produce bile
C. Emulsify fats
D. Metabolize fats
Store bile
4. Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the
surgical team?
A. Surgeon
B. Circulator
C. Surgical assistant
D. Surgical technologist
Circulator
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5. What is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors
for access to the operating room?
A. Uses less space for opening
B. Aid in controlling temperature
C. Eliminate air turbulence
D. Provides for thorough cleaning
Aid in controlling temperature
6. What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation
exposure?
A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose
B. Exposure, frequency, concentration
C. Time, shielding, distance
D. Site, age, gender
Time, shielding, distance
7. Which is the first part of the small intestine?
A. Duodenum
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B. Jejunum
C. Ileum
D. Cecum
Duodenum
8. What is the surgical position frequently used for patients
undergoing kidney surgery?
A. Prone
B. Lateral
C. Supine
D. Lithotomy
Lateral
9. How are rickettsiae transmitted?
A. Arthropod bites
B. Physical contact
C. Blood exposure
D. Airborne organisms
AST CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST EXAM #1 |
{LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE
ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
1. What identifiers must be verified by the patient on their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?A. Name, social
security #, physician
B. Name, medical record #, allergies
C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis
D. Name, date of birth, physician
Name, date of birth, physician
2. What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
A. Cocci
B. Bacilli
C. Spirilli
D. Diplococci
Spirilli
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3. The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
A. Store bile
B. Produce bile
C. Emulsify fats
D. Metabolize fats
Store bile
4. Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the
surgical team?
A. Surgeon
B. Circulator
C. Surgical assistant
D. Surgical technologist
Circulator
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5. What is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors
for access to the operating room?
A. Uses less space for opening
B. Aid in controlling temperature
C. Eliminate air turbulence
D. Provides for thorough cleaning
Aid in controlling temperature
6. What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation
exposure?
A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose
B. Exposure, frequency, concentration
C. Time, shielding, distance
D. Site, age, gender
Time, shielding, distance
7. Which is the first part of the small intestine?
A. Duodenum
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B. Jejunum
C. Ileum
D. Cecum
Duodenum
8. What is the surgical position frequently used for patients
undergoing kidney surgery?
A. Prone
B. Lateral
C. Supine
D. Lithotomy
Lateral
9. How are rickettsiae transmitted?
A. Arthropod bites
B. Physical contact
C. Blood exposure
D. Airborne organisms
