AST Practice Exam 1, AST PRACTICE EXAM 2, AST
Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST
PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process?
Teeth
Villi
Sinuses
Tonsils Correct Answer: Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
Clean
Contaminated
Dirty and infected
Clean-contaminated Correct Answer: Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
Atropine Sulfate
Alpha-chymotrypsin
Acetylocholine Chloride
Pilocarpine hydrochloride Correct Answer: Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR?
Place stretcher sideways in elevator
Enter head first, exit feet first
Position in elevator is irrelevant
Enter feet first, exit head first 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?
Midline
Paramedian
McBurney's
Pfannenstiel Correct Answer: Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned:
,Flat
Upside Down
Vertical
Angled Correct Answer: Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
Calcium
Nitrogen
Potassium
Albumin Correct Answer: Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors?
Fascia
Periosteum
Dura mater
Arterial wall Correct Answer: Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
Argon
Excimer
Carbon Dioxide
Neodymium:YAG Correct Answer: Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
Tort
Malpractice
Personal liability
Informed consent Correct Answer: Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
Cardia
Fundus
Pylorus
Antrum Correct Answer: Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
Spores Correct Answer: Spores
,Syndactyly refers to:
Cleft palate
Webbed fingers
Fused tarsals
Torn ligaments Correct Answer: Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Stretcher
OR table
Backtable
Mayo Stand Correct Answer: Back table
The islets of langerhans secrete:
Bile
Insulin
Intrinsic Factor
Inhibiting hormones Correct Answer: Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
Cleft palate repair
Arch bar application
Extractions
Implants Correct Answer: Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Clostridium Tetani Correct Answer: Escherichia Coli
Where should the first scrub surgical tech stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off
an incision site?
Opposite side from surgeon
Same side as surgeon
Foot of OR table
Head of OR table Correct Answer: Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
, Sterile
Disinfected
Surgically Clean
Moistened and dehydrated Correct Answer: Surgically Clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Ampulla of Vater
Duct of Santorini
Wirsung's Duct
Sphincter of Oddi 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?
Name, social security #, physician
Name, medical record #, allergies
Name, date of birth, diagnosis
Name, date of birth, physician Correct Answer: Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
Cocci
Bacilli
Spirilli
Diplococci Correct Answer: Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
Store bile
Produce bile
Emulsify fats
Metabolize fates Correct Answer: Store bile
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Surgeon
Circulator
Surgical Assistant
Surgical Technologist Correct Answer: Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 3, AST
PRACTICE EXAM 5, AST Practice Exam 4
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process?
Teeth
Villi
Sinuses
Tonsils Correct Answer: Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
Clean
Contaminated
Dirty and infected
Clean-contaminated Correct Answer: Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
Atropine Sulfate
Alpha-chymotrypsin
Acetylocholine Chloride
Pilocarpine hydrochloride Correct Answer: Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR?
Place stretcher sideways in elevator
Enter head first, exit feet first
Position in elevator is irrelevant
Enter feet first, exit head first 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?
Midline
Paramedian
McBurney's
Pfannenstiel Correct Answer: Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned:
,Flat
Upside Down
Vertical
Angled Correct Answer: Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
Calcium
Nitrogen
Potassium
Albumin Correct Answer: Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors?
Fascia
Periosteum
Dura mater
Arterial wall Correct Answer: Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
Argon
Excimer
Carbon Dioxide
Neodymium:YAG Correct Answer: Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
Tort
Malpractice
Personal liability
Informed consent Correct Answer: Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
Cardia
Fundus
Pylorus
Antrum Correct Answer: Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
Spores Correct Answer: Spores
,Syndactyly refers to:
Cleft palate
Webbed fingers
Fused tarsals
Torn ligaments Correct Answer: Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Stretcher
OR table
Backtable
Mayo Stand Correct Answer: Back table
The islets of langerhans secrete:
Bile
Insulin
Intrinsic Factor
Inhibiting hormones Correct Answer: Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
Cleft palate repair
Arch bar application
Extractions
Implants Correct Answer: Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Clostridium Tetani Correct Answer: Escherichia Coli
Where should the first scrub surgical tech stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off
an incision site?
Opposite side from surgeon
Same side as surgeon
Foot of OR table
Head of OR table Correct Answer: Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
, Sterile
Disinfected
Surgically Clean
Moistened and dehydrated Correct Answer: Surgically Clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Ampulla of Vater
Duct of Santorini
Wirsung's Duct
Sphincter of Oddi 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?
Name, social security #, physician
Name, medical record #, allergies
Name, date of birth, diagnosis
Name, date of birth, physician Correct Answer: Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
Cocci
Bacilli
Spirilli
Diplococci Correct Answer: Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
Store bile
Produce bile
Emulsify fats
Metabolize fates Correct Answer: Store bile
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Surgeon
Circulator
Surgical Assistant
Surgical Technologist Correct Answer: Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
