AST Certification Practice Exam #3
Questions with Answers
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
a. I
b. V
c. VI
d. VII -Answer- b. V
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?
a. Bacitracin ointment
b. Iodophor solution
c. Petrolatum gel
d. Mineral oil -Answer- d. Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the
prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
a. Donor site first
b. Recipient site
c. Donor site only
d. Recipient site only -Answer- a. Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insuffaltor during a laparoscopic procedure?
a. 8-11 mm Hg
b. 12-15 mm Hg
c. 16-19 mm Hg
d. 20-23 mm Hg -Answer- b. 12-15 mm Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
a. Strabismus
b. Chalazion
c. Glaucoma
d. Cataract -Answer- a. Strabismus
What procedure is peformed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
a. Rhizotomy
b. Cranioplasty
c. Arteriography
d. Endarterectomy -Answer- d. Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the
trunk?
a. 27%
,b. 18%
c. 4 1/2%
d. 1% -Answer- b. 18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
a. Atrophy
b. Dysplasia
c. Hyperplasia
d. Hypertrophy -Answer- c. Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by:
a. Granulation
b. Evisceration
c. Primary union
d. Delayed suturing -Answer- a. Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:
a. Lidocaine
b. Digitoxin
c. Prostigmin
d. Furosemide -Answer- a. Lidocaine
How many milimeters equal two (2) ounces?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70 -Answer- c. 60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is:
a. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
b. Permissible in instances of an emergency
c. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure
d. Not permissible under any circumstances -Answer- d. Not permissible under any
circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
a. Left lateral
b. Right lateral
c. Trendelenburg
d. Reverse Trendelenburg -Answer- c. Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag?
a. Swaged multifilament
b. Swaged monofilament
c. Threaded multifilament
d. Threaded monofilament -Answer- b. Swaged monofilament
, Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work
place?
a. EPA
b. CDC
c. OSHA
d. NIOSH -Answer- c. OSHA
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
a. Esteem and prestige
b. Love and belonging
c. Safety and security
d. Physiological and survival -Answer- d. Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown
and gloves?
a. Circulator unties gown
b. Gown removed inside-out
c. Gloves removed inside-out
d. Gloves removed first -Answer- d. Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
a. Pilonidal cystectomy
b. Subacromial decompression
c. Abdominoperineal resection
d. Femorofemoral bypass -Answer- c. Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:
a. Cellular membrane damage
b. Interrupt cellular division
c. Altering cellular DNA
d. Coagulation of protein -Answer- d. Coagulation of protein
Which technique is not acceptable when draping?
a. Hold the drapes 12 inches above patient until over the draping site
b. Protect gloved hand by cuffing end of drape over it
c. Unfold drape before bringing up to the OR table
d. Place drapes on dry area when setting up backtable -Answer- c. Unfold drape before
bringing up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to:
a. Prevent surgical wound infection
b. Allow temperature to be recorded
c. Prevent ESU exit pathway
d. Allow for use of pulse oximeter -Answer- d. Allow for use of pulse oximeter
Questions with Answers
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
a. I
b. V
c. VI
d. VII -Answer- b. V
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?
a. Bacitracin ointment
b. Iodophor solution
c. Petrolatum gel
d. Mineral oil -Answer- d. Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the
prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
a. Donor site first
b. Recipient site
c. Donor site only
d. Recipient site only -Answer- a. Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insuffaltor during a laparoscopic procedure?
a. 8-11 mm Hg
b. 12-15 mm Hg
c. 16-19 mm Hg
d. 20-23 mm Hg -Answer- b. 12-15 mm Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
a. Strabismus
b. Chalazion
c. Glaucoma
d. Cataract -Answer- a. Strabismus
What procedure is peformed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
a. Rhizotomy
b. Cranioplasty
c. Arteriography
d. Endarterectomy -Answer- d. Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the
trunk?
a. 27%
,b. 18%
c. 4 1/2%
d. 1% -Answer- b. 18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
a. Atrophy
b. Dysplasia
c. Hyperplasia
d. Hypertrophy -Answer- c. Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by:
a. Granulation
b. Evisceration
c. Primary union
d. Delayed suturing -Answer- a. Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:
a. Lidocaine
b. Digitoxin
c. Prostigmin
d. Furosemide -Answer- a. Lidocaine
How many milimeters equal two (2) ounces?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70 -Answer- c. 60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is:
a. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
b. Permissible in instances of an emergency
c. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure
d. Not permissible under any circumstances -Answer- d. Not permissible under any
circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
a. Left lateral
b. Right lateral
c. Trendelenburg
d. Reverse Trendelenburg -Answer- c. Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag?
a. Swaged multifilament
b. Swaged monofilament
c. Threaded multifilament
d. Threaded monofilament -Answer- b. Swaged monofilament
, Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work
place?
a. EPA
b. CDC
c. OSHA
d. NIOSH -Answer- c. OSHA
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
a. Esteem and prestige
b. Love and belonging
c. Safety and security
d. Physiological and survival -Answer- d. Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown
and gloves?
a. Circulator unties gown
b. Gown removed inside-out
c. Gloves removed inside-out
d. Gloves removed first -Answer- d. Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
a. Pilonidal cystectomy
b. Subacromial decompression
c. Abdominoperineal resection
d. Femorofemoral bypass -Answer- c. Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:
a. Cellular membrane damage
b. Interrupt cellular division
c. Altering cellular DNA
d. Coagulation of protein -Answer- d. Coagulation of protein
Which technique is not acceptable when draping?
a. Hold the drapes 12 inches above patient until over the draping site
b. Protect gloved hand by cuffing end of drape over it
c. Unfold drape before bringing up to the OR table
d. Place drapes on dry area when setting up backtable -Answer- c. Unfold drape before
bringing up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to:
a. Prevent surgical wound infection
b. Allow temperature to be recorded
c. Prevent ESU exit pathway
d. Allow for use of pulse oximeter -Answer- d. Allow for use of pulse oximeter
