AST Certification Practice exam questions and answers

AST Certification Practice exam
questions and answers

Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a
specimen?

A. frozen section
B. in formalin
C. smeared biopsy
D. aspiration biopsy - ANSWER>>B

Hydrocephalus is a condition marked by excessive
A. HGH.
B. CSF.
C. subarachnoid space.
D. gamma globulin. - ANSWER>>B

Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary
wall is the
A. corpus luteum.
B. corpus albicans.
C. graafian follicle.
D. secondary follicle. - ANSWER>>C

Which of the following procedures is performed to correct a congenital
malformation of the external ear or to create an ear destroyed by trauma?
A. tympanoplasty
B. myringoplasty
C. otoplasty
D. stapedectomy - ANSWER>>C

,Which of the following sutures glides through tissue easily and does not readily
harbor bacteria?

A. monofilament
B. multifilament
C. absorbable
D. non-absorbable - ANSWER>>A

Which of the following structures articulates with the head of the femur?

A. coxal
B. iliac crest
C. tibia
D. acetabulum - ANSWER>>D

During a C-section, the MOST appropriate time to perform the first closing count
is

A. while the uterus is being closed.
B. while the peritoneum is being closed.
C. during initiation of fascial closure.
D. during initiation of skin closure. - ANSWER>>A

When opening and closing an instrument during the instrument inspection and
assembly process, a surgical technologist discovers the hinge is stiff. The
technologist should

A. throw it away.
B. tag it for repair.
C. order a new instrument.

D. use mineral oil as a lubricant. - ANSWER>>B

,A Javid or Argyle shunt is used during which of the following surgical procedures?

A. coronary artery bypass graft
B. femoral popliteal bypass
C. carotid endarterectomy
D. creation of AV fistula - ANSWER>>C

When encountering resistance while inserting a urethral catheter, the circulating
surgical technologist should

A. remove the catheter and call a urologist.
B. continue to advance the catheter using increased force.
C. switch hands and then attempt to advance the catheter.
D. withdraw the catheter slightly and gently reattempt to advance. - ANSWER>>D

Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known chemical agents, causing death
with minutes due to respiratory obstruction and cardiac failure?

A. vesicants
B. choking agent
C. phosgene
D. nerve agent - ANSWER>>D

Which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an
abdominal wound?

A. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin
B. peritoneum, fascia, muscle, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin
C. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin
D. peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin - ANSWER>>A

Electrocautery is considered which of the following types of hemostasis?

, A. topical
B. chemical
C. thermal
D. mechanical - ANSWER>>C

Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and neck, it is best practice to use
specialty drapes coated with

A. titanium.
B. aluminum.
C. copper.
D. lead. - ANSWER>>B

At the conclusion of an operation, the surgical technologist in the scrub role must
inform the circulating RN

A. of the amount of local anesthetic used.
B. that all sharps have been properly disposed of.
C. of the number of gloves that were opened.
D. that water is needed for the instruments. - ANSWER>>A

Tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen section are

A. placed in formalin.
B. sent dry.
C. placed in water.
D. sent sterile. - ANSWER>>B

When preparing for a male open inguinal herniorrhaphy, a surgical technologist
should make sure which of the following items is available?

A. 1/2 inch Penrose
B. balloon expander