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1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
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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
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
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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
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
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Fascia
9. What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
A. Argon
B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
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
Spores
AST Practice Test Exam #1 For Certification Exam
Questions For Exam 3 Questions With Answers EXAM
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AST Practice Test Exam #1 for certification exam
1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
, Page 2 of 47
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
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
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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
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
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Fascia
9. What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
A. Argon
B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
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
Spores
