AST Surgical Technologist CST
Practice Exam 1 Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested)
with Verified Answers Graded
A+
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: Back
table
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: Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Answer: Store bile
Which of the following is an 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
Practice Exam 1 Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested)
with Verified Answers Graded
A+
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: Back
table
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: Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Answer: Store bile
Which of the following is an 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
