AST practice exam #1| 85 questions| with complete answers
which of the following structure is located in the alveolar process? Correct Answer: teeth
which of the following is the wound classification for bronchoscopy? Correct Answer: clean
contaminated
the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Correct Answer:
alpha-chymotrypsin
how would the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR? Correct 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? Correct Answer: pfannenstiel
when perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizer cart, they should be
positioned: Correct Answer: flat
hyperkalemia is high concentration of : Correct Answer: potassium
which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors? Correct Answer: periosteum
which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Correct Answer: argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Correct Answer:
informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Correct Answer:
cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Correct Answer: spores
syndactyly refers to: Correct Answer: webbed fingers
the surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: Correct Answer:
back table
the islets of langerhans secrete: Correct Answer: insulin
what type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Correct Answer: extractions
which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Correct Answer: escherichia
coli
where should the first scrub surgical technologist Correct Answer:
, A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Correct Answer: surgically clean
through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? Correct
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? Correct Answer: name, DOB, physician
What are spiral shaped bacteria called? Correct Answer: spirilli
the primary function of the gallbladder is to: Correct Answer: store bile
which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? Correct Answer: circulator
which pf the following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the
OR? Correct Answer: Aid in controlling temperature
what are the 3 for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? Correct Answer: time, shielding,
distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? Correct Answer: duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? Correct
Answer: lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? Correct Answer: Arthropod bites
which of the following is an examination of of the cervix using a binocular microscope? Correct
Answer: colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: Correct Answer:
tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the
PACU? Correct Answer: anesthesia provider
which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? Correct Answer: -centesis
to which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? Correct Answer: cecum
which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? Correct Answer: gram stain
medication to dilate the pupils is called: Correct Answer: mydriatics
which of the following drapes is not fenestrated? Correct Answer: u-drape
which of the following structure is located in the alveolar process? Correct Answer: teeth
which of the following is the wound classification for bronchoscopy? Correct Answer: clean
contaminated
the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Correct Answer:
alpha-chymotrypsin
how would the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR? Correct 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? Correct Answer: pfannenstiel
when perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizer cart, they should be
positioned: Correct Answer: flat
hyperkalemia is high concentration of : Correct Answer: potassium
which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors? Correct Answer: periosteum
which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Correct Answer: argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Correct Answer:
informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Correct Answer:
cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Correct Answer: spores
syndactyly refers to: Correct Answer: webbed fingers
the surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: Correct Answer:
back table
the islets of langerhans secrete: Correct Answer: insulin
what type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Correct Answer: extractions
which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Correct Answer: escherichia
coli
where should the first scrub surgical technologist Correct Answer:
, A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Correct Answer: surgically clean
through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? Correct
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? Correct Answer: name, DOB, physician
What are spiral shaped bacteria called? Correct Answer: spirilli
the primary function of the gallbladder is to: Correct Answer: store bile
which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? Correct Answer: circulator
which pf the following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the
OR? Correct Answer: Aid in controlling temperature
what are the 3 for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? Correct Answer: time, shielding,
distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? Correct Answer: duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? Correct
Answer: lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? Correct Answer: Arthropod bites
which of the following is an examination of of the cervix using a binocular microscope? Correct
Answer: colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: Correct Answer:
tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the
PACU? Correct Answer: anesthesia provider
which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? Correct Answer: -centesis
to which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? Correct Answer: cecum
which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? Correct Answer: gram stain
medication to dilate the pupils is called: Correct Answer: mydriatics
which of the following drapes is not fenestrated? Correct Answer: u-drape
