AST Certification Practice exam 2022/23 (175
Questions with 100% Correct Answers)
Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen?
A. frozen section
B. in formalin
C. smeared biopsy
D. aspiration biopsy Correct Answer: B
Hydrocephalus is a condition marked by excessive
A. HGH.
B. CSF.
C. subarachnoid space.
D. gamma globulin. Correct Answer: B
Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the
A. corpus luteum.
B. corpus albicans.
C. graafian follicle.
D. secondary follicle. Correct Answer: C
Which of the following procedures is performed to correct a congenital malformation of the
external ear or to create an ear destroyed by trauma?
A. tympanoplasty
B. myringoplasty
C. otoplasty
D. stapedectomy Correct Answer: C
Which of the following sutures glides through tissue easily and does not readily harbor bacteria?
A. monofilament
B. multifilament
C. absorbable
D. non-absorbable Correct Answer: A
Which of the following structures articulates with the head of the femur?
A. coxal
B. iliac crest
C. tibia
D. acetabulum Correct Answer: D
During a C-section, the MOST appropriate time to perform the first closing count is
,A. while the uterus is being closed.
B. while the peritoneum is being closed.
C. during initiation of fascial closure.
D. during initiation of skin closure. Correct Answer: A
When opening and closing an instrument during the instrument inspection and assembly process,
a surgical technologist discovers the hinge is stiff. The technologist should
A. throw it away.
B. tag it for repair.
C. order a new instrument.
D. use mineral oil as a lubricant. Correct Answer: B
A Javid or Argyle shunt is used during which of the following surgical procedures?
A. coronary artery bypass graft
B. femoral popliteal bypass
C. carotid endarterectomy
D. creation of AV fistula Correct Answer: C
When encountering resistance while inserting a urethral catheter, the circulating surgical
technologist should
A. remove the catheter and call a urologist.
B. continue to advance the catheter using increased force.
C. switch hands and then attempt to advance the catheter.
D. withdraw the catheter slightly and gently reattempt to advance. Correct Answer: D
Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known chemical agents, causing death with
minutes due to respiratory obstruction and cardiac failure?
A. vesicants
B. choking agent
C. phosgene
D. nerve agent Correct Answer: D
Which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an abdominal wound?
A. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin
B. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin
C. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin
D. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin Correct Answer: A
Electrocautery is considered which of the following types of hemostasis?
A. topical
, B. chemical
C. thermal
D. mechanical Correct Answer: C
Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and neck, it is best practice to use specialty
drapes coated with
A. titanium.
B. aluminum.
C. copper.
D. lead. Correct Answer: B
At the conclusion of an operation, the surgical technologist in the scrub role must inform the
circulating RN
A. of the amount of local anesthetic used.
B. that all sharps have been properly disposed of.
C. of the number of gloves that were opened.
D. that water is needed for the instruments. Correct Answer: A
Tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen section are
A. placed in formalin.
B. sent dry.
C. placed in water.
D. sent sterile. Correct Answer: B
When preparing for a male open inguinal herniorrhaphy, a surgical technologist should make
sure which of the following items is available?
A. 1/2 inch Penrose
B. balloon expander
C. Fogarty catheter
D. 10 Fr. Robinson Correct Answer: A
Which of the following is used to suture in a graft during a carotid endarterectomy?
A. 6-0 Prolene
B. 5-0 chromic
C. 4-0 silk
D. 3-0 Vicryl Correct Answer: A
Which of the following sutures weakens and frays from excessive handling with rubber gloves?
A. polyglactin
B. chromic
C. silk
Questions with 100% Correct Answers)
Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen?
A. frozen section
B. in formalin
C. smeared biopsy
D. aspiration biopsy Correct Answer: B
Hydrocephalus is a condition marked by excessive
A. HGH.
B. CSF.
C. subarachnoid space.
D. gamma globulin. Correct Answer: B
Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the
A. corpus luteum.
B. corpus albicans.
C. graafian follicle.
D. secondary follicle. Correct Answer: C
Which of the following procedures is performed to correct a congenital malformation of the
external ear or to create an ear destroyed by trauma?
A. tympanoplasty
B. myringoplasty
C. otoplasty
D. stapedectomy Correct Answer: C
Which of the following sutures glides through tissue easily and does not readily harbor bacteria?
A. monofilament
B. multifilament
C. absorbable
D. non-absorbable Correct Answer: A
Which of the following structures articulates with the head of the femur?
A. coxal
B. iliac crest
C. tibia
D. acetabulum Correct Answer: D
During a C-section, the MOST appropriate time to perform the first closing count is
,A. while the uterus is being closed.
B. while the peritoneum is being closed.
C. during initiation of fascial closure.
D. during initiation of skin closure. Correct Answer: A
When opening and closing an instrument during the instrument inspection and assembly process,
a surgical technologist discovers the hinge is stiff. The technologist should
A. throw it away.
B. tag it for repair.
C. order a new instrument.
D. use mineral oil as a lubricant. Correct Answer: B
A Javid or Argyle shunt is used during which of the following surgical procedures?
A. coronary artery bypass graft
B. femoral popliteal bypass
C. carotid endarterectomy
D. creation of AV fistula Correct Answer: C
When encountering resistance while inserting a urethral catheter, the circulating surgical
technologist should
A. remove the catheter and call a urologist.
B. continue to advance the catheter using increased force.
C. switch hands and then attempt to advance the catheter.
D. withdraw the catheter slightly and gently reattempt to advance. Correct Answer: D
Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known chemical agents, causing death with
minutes due to respiratory obstruction and cardiac failure?
A. vesicants
B. choking agent
C. phosgene
D. nerve agent Correct Answer: D
Which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an abdominal wound?
A. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin
B. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin
C. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin
D. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin Correct Answer: A
Electrocautery is considered which of the following types of hemostasis?
A. topical
, B. chemical
C. thermal
D. mechanical Correct Answer: C
Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and neck, it is best practice to use specialty
drapes coated with
A. titanium.
B. aluminum.
C. copper.
D. lead. Correct Answer: B
At the conclusion of an operation, the surgical technologist in the scrub role must inform the
circulating RN
A. of the amount of local anesthetic used.
B. that all sharps have been properly disposed of.
C. of the number of gloves that were opened.
D. that water is needed for the instruments. Correct Answer: A
Tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen section are
A. placed in formalin.
B. sent dry.
C. placed in water.
D. sent sterile. Correct Answer: B
When preparing for a male open inguinal herniorrhaphy, a surgical technologist should make
sure which of the following items is available?
A. 1/2 inch Penrose
B. balloon expander
C. Fogarty catheter
D. 10 Fr. Robinson Correct Answer: A
Which of the following is used to suture in a graft during a carotid endarterectomy?
A. 6-0 Prolene
B. 5-0 chromic
C. 4-0 silk
D. 3-0 Vicryl Correct Answer: A
Which of the following sutures weakens and frays from excessive handling with rubber gloves?
A. polyglactin
B. chromic
C. silk
