AST Certification Preoperative Case Management
Which area on the surgical gown i not considered sterile? Correct Answer: Upper arms and
shoulder
Surgical masks should be changed: Correct Answer: After each case
To prevent cross contamination, masks should be handled be the: Correct Answer: Strings only
Before donning the sterile gown and gloves, the surgical technologist must: Correct Answer:
Perform scrub to surgically clean hands and arms
Which of the following is a correct statement?
A) When closed gloving, glove is positioned palm up to facilitate pulling on
B) When closed gloving, fingers of glove are pointed away from elbow to facilitate pulling on
C) When closed gloving, hands must not extend beyond cuffs
D) When closed gloving, circulator holds outside of glove package, while scrub person secures
first glove Correct Answer: C) When closed gloving, hands must not extend beyond the cuffs.
A biopsy punch is an instrument: Correct Answer: Cuts
What is the name of the instrument part located between the boxlock and finger rings? Correct
Answer: Shank
Which of the following surgical instruments is a self-retaining retractor? Correct Answer: Gelpi
Which of the following retractors would NOT be found in a major orthopedic instrument set?
Correct Answer: Ragnell
What type of instrument is a Lowman? Correct Answer: Bond holding clamp
A Joseph elevator is used in (blank) procedures. Correct Answer: Rhinologic
An Allen clamp is used for (blank) surgery. Correct Answer: Gastrointestinal
Which of the following suturing forceps are commonly used during ophthalmic procedures?
A) Adson
B) Cushing
C) Bishop-Harmon
D) DeBakey Correct Answer: C) Bishop-Harmon
Which of the following instruments would be found in a gastrointestinal setup?
A) Doyen forceps
B) Taylor retractor
C) Lowsley clamp
D) Ellik evacuator Correct Answer: A) Doyen forceps
, The power source for all fiberoptic instruments and equipment is: Correct Answer: Fiberoptic
light source
Orthopedic power equipment is run by: Correct Answer: Nitrogen
What part is responsible for conducting the electrical current back to the electrosurgical unit?
Correct Answer: Inactive electrode
The proper pressure setting for the pneumatic tourniquet for an adult arm is: Correct Answer:
250-300 m Hg
Which laser is used to coagulate bleeders during an endoscopic procedure? Correct Answer:
Nd:YAG
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques provides the best imaging of soft tissues?
Correct Answer: Magnetic resonance imaging
Endometrial laser ablation is most commonly treated by: Correct Answer: Nd:YAG
How often should a tourniquet applied to an adult leg be periodically deflated? Correct Answer:
Every 1 1/2 hours
What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's inactive electrode? Correct Answer:
Grounding Pad
Which of the following parts of the microscope provides magnification and resolving power?
Correct Answer: Optical lens system
What is the name of the latex rolled bandage used to exsanguinate an extremity before a
tourniquet cuff id inflated? Correct Answer: Esmarch
Resse and Brown are types of: Correct Answer: Dermatomes
Which laser is used to treat retinopathy? Correct Answer: Argon
What is the proper range of inoperative pressure when using an insufflator during a laproscopic
procedure? Correct Answer: 12-15 mm Hg
What term is used to describe the side-to0side action of a power saw blade? Correct Answer:
Oscillating
What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair retinal
detachments? Correct Answer: Cryotherapy unit
Which area on the surgical gown i not considered sterile? Correct Answer: Upper arms and
shoulder
Surgical masks should be changed: Correct Answer: After each case
To prevent cross contamination, masks should be handled be the: Correct Answer: Strings only
Before donning the sterile gown and gloves, the surgical technologist must: Correct Answer:
Perform scrub to surgically clean hands and arms
Which of the following is a correct statement?
A) When closed gloving, glove is positioned palm up to facilitate pulling on
B) When closed gloving, fingers of glove are pointed away from elbow to facilitate pulling on
C) When closed gloving, hands must not extend beyond cuffs
D) When closed gloving, circulator holds outside of glove package, while scrub person secures
first glove Correct Answer: C) When closed gloving, hands must not extend beyond the cuffs.
A biopsy punch is an instrument: Correct Answer: Cuts
What is the name of the instrument part located between the boxlock and finger rings? Correct
Answer: Shank
Which of the following surgical instruments is a self-retaining retractor? Correct Answer: Gelpi
Which of the following retractors would NOT be found in a major orthopedic instrument set?
Correct Answer: Ragnell
What type of instrument is a Lowman? Correct Answer: Bond holding clamp
A Joseph elevator is used in (blank) procedures. Correct Answer: Rhinologic
An Allen clamp is used for (blank) surgery. Correct Answer: Gastrointestinal
Which of the following suturing forceps are commonly used during ophthalmic procedures?
A) Adson
B) Cushing
C) Bishop-Harmon
D) DeBakey Correct Answer: C) Bishop-Harmon
Which of the following instruments would be found in a gastrointestinal setup?
A) Doyen forceps
B) Taylor retractor
C) Lowsley clamp
D) Ellik evacuator Correct Answer: A) Doyen forceps
, The power source for all fiberoptic instruments and equipment is: Correct Answer: Fiberoptic
light source
Orthopedic power equipment is run by: Correct Answer: Nitrogen
What part is responsible for conducting the electrical current back to the electrosurgical unit?
Correct Answer: Inactive electrode
The proper pressure setting for the pneumatic tourniquet for an adult arm is: Correct Answer:
250-300 m Hg
Which laser is used to coagulate bleeders during an endoscopic procedure? Correct Answer:
Nd:YAG
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques provides the best imaging of soft tissues?
Correct Answer: Magnetic resonance imaging
Endometrial laser ablation is most commonly treated by: Correct Answer: Nd:YAG
How often should a tourniquet applied to an adult leg be periodically deflated? Correct Answer:
Every 1 1/2 hours
What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's inactive electrode? Correct Answer:
Grounding Pad
Which of the following parts of the microscope provides magnification and resolving power?
Correct Answer: Optical lens system
What is the name of the latex rolled bandage used to exsanguinate an extremity before a
tourniquet cuff id inflated? Correct Answer: Esmarch
Resse and Brown are types of: Correct Answer: Dermatomes
Which laser is used to treat retinopathy? Correct Answer: Argon
What is the proper range of inoperative pressure when using an insufflator during a laproscopic
procedure? Correct Answer: 12-15 mm Hg
What term is used to describe the side-to0side action of a power saw blade? Correct Answer:
Oscillating
What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair retinal
detachments? Correct Answer: Cryotherapy unit
