AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice
Exam 1 Questions and Answers.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
\Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -
\Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -
\Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? -
\Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? -
\Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: -
\Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: -
\Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? -
\Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? -
\Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: -
\Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? -
\Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: -
\Spores
Syndactyly refers to: -
\Webbed fingers
, The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: -
\Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: -
\Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? -
\Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? -
\Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? -
\Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: -
\Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
-
\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, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? -
\Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: -
\Store bile
Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? -
\Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? -
\Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? -
\Time, shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? -
\Duodenum
Exam 1 Questions and Answers.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
\Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -
\Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -
\Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? -
\Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? -
\Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: -
\Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: -
\Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? -
\Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? -
\Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: -
\Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? -
\Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: -
\Spores
Syndactyly refers to: -
\Webbed fingers
, The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: -
\Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: -
\Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? -
\Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? -
\Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? -
\Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: -
\Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
-
\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, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? -
\Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: -
\Store bile
Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? -
\Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? -
\Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? -
\Time, shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? -
\Duodenum
