AST certification exam
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-
backtable
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- bacilli
the primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Answer- store bile
which of the following is a 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
which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? - Answer- -centesis
to which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - Answer- cecum
which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? - Answer- gram stain
, medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - Answer- mydriatics
which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? - Answer- u-drape
under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patients identification
bracelet? - Answer- never until the patient is discharged from the facility
what is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? - Answer-
supine
which laser is best used during a virectomy? - Answer- argon
which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? - Answer-
biological
the apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: -
Answer- omentum
which microbes live without oxygen? - Answer- anaerobes
which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is
open at both ends? - Answer- fistula
what is the action of antagonist drugs? - Answer- counteract the action of another drug
which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire
extremity? - Answer- circumfrential
what organs are excused if an ovarian tumor is malignant? - Answer- bilateral fallopian
tubes and ovaries, uterus
which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as
"hunchback"? - Answer- kyphosis
what is the medical term for a bunion? - Answer- hallux valgus
what incision is also known as lower oblique? - Answer- inguinal
the small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: - Answer- mesentery
what is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and
one organism benefits while the other is unharmed? - Answer- commensalism
a topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is: - Answer- depo-
medrol
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-
backtable
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- bacilli
the primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Answer- store bile
which of the following is a 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
which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? - Answer- -centesis
to which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - Answer- cecum
which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? - Answer- gram stain
, medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - Answer- mydriatics
which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? - Answer- u-drape
under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patients identification
bracelet? - Answer- never until the patient is discharged from the facility
what is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? - Answer-
supine
which laser is best used during a virectomy? - Answer- argon
which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? - Answer-
biological
the apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: -
Answer- omentum
which microbes live without oxygen? - Answer- anaerobes
which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is
open at both ends? - Answer- fistula
what is the action of antagonist drugs? - Answer- counteract the action of another drug
which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire
extremity? - Answer- circumfrential
what organs are excused if an ovarian tumor is malignant? - Answer- bilateral fallopian
tubes and ovaries, uterus
which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as
"hunchback"? - Answer- kyphosis
what is the medical term for a bunion? - Answer- hallux valgus
what incision is also known as lower oblique? - Answer- inguinal
the small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: - Answer- mesentery
what is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and
one organism benefits while the other is unharmed? - Answer- commensalism
a topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is: - Answer- depo-
medrol
