AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 2022 with Complete Solution
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - ANSWER Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ANSWER
Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -
ANSWER Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ANSWER Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? - ANSWER Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: - ANSWER Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ANSWER Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? - ANSWER Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - ANSWER
Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: - ANSWER
Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? - ANSWER
Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ANSWER Spores
Syndactyly refers to: - ANSWER Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ANSWER
Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANSWER Insulin
, What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? - ANSWER Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? - ANSWER Escherichia
coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? - ANSWER Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ANSWER Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
- ANSWER Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior
to transporting a patient to the OR? - ANSWER Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - ANSWER Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANSWER Store bile
Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? - ANSWER
Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? - ANSWER Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ANSWER Time,
shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? - ANSWER Duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? -
ANSWER Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ANSWER Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? -
ANSWER Colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - ANSWER
Tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the
OR to the PACU? - ANSWER Anesthesia provider
Exam 1 2022 with Complete Solution
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - ANSWER Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ANSWER
Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -
ANSWER Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ANSWER Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? - ANSWER Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: - ANSWER Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ANSWER Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? - ANSWER Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - ANSWER
Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: - ANSWER
Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? - ANSWER
Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ANSWER Spores
Syndactyly refers to: - ANSWER Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ANSWER
Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANSWER Insulin
, What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? - ANSWER Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? - ANSWER Escherichia
coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? - ANSWER Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ANSWER Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
- ANSWER Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior
to transporting a patient to the OR? - ANSWER Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - ANSWER Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANSWER Store bile
Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? - ANSWER
Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? - ANSWER Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ANSWER Time,
shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? - ANSWER Duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? -
ANSWER Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ANSWER Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? -
ANSWER Colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - ANSWER
Tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the
OR to the PACU? - ANSWER Anesthesia provider
