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This AST Chapter 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery study guide provides the latest 2024–2025 updated questions and 100% correct, detailed answers. It covers all key concepts and procedures in cardiothoracic surgery, including thoracotomy techniques, cardiac anatomy, surgical instrumentation, cardiopulmonary bypass, and postoperative care. Designed to align with the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) curriculum, this comprehensive resource helps students prepare for exams and achieve top scores with clear explanations and accurate solutions.

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Ast Chapter 22 Cardiothoracic Surgery Study Guide Questions And
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Friable - CORRECT ANSWERS Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?
A. friable
B. slimy
C. calcified
D. elastic


Phrenic - CORRECT ANSWERS Which nerve could be damaged during lung decortication
resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis of the diaphragm?
A. accessory
B. hypoglossal
C. phrenic
D. vagus


Bronchoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS In which procedure would an incision NOT be required
for insertion of the endoscope?
A. bronchoscopy
B. mediastinoscopy
C. pectus excavatum via VATS
D. video-assisted thoracic surgery


Larynx - CORRECT ANSWERS Which structure within the respiratory tract is proximal and
superior?
A. bronchus
B. diaphragm
C. larynx
D. trachea


Davidson Scapula Retractor - CORRECT ANSWERS Which instrument has the appearance of
a misshapen pancake spatula?
A. Allison lung retractor

,Ast Chapter 22 Cardiothoracic Surgery Study Guide Questions And
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B. Bailey rib contractor
C. Davidson scapula retractor
D. Lovelace lung grasping forceps


Seven - CORRECT ANSWERS How many ribs are considered "true" ribs with direct
connection to the sternum with costal cartilage?
A. three
B. seven
C. nine
D. twelve


Removal of foreign body in children - CORRECT ANSWERS For which of the following
procedures would the rigid bronchoscope be preferred?
A. visualization of the upper lobe bronchi
B. removal of foreign body in children
C. transbronchial lung biopsy
D. bronchial washings


Alveoli - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following are the final branchings of the
respiratory tree?
A. alveoli
B. bronchi
C. bronchioles
D. lobes of the lung


Sternum - CORRECT ANSWERS The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of
the:
A. ribs
B. lungs
C. sternum
D. bronchial tree

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Diaphragm - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the following structures are found within the
mediastinum EXCEPT:
A. heart
B. thymus
C. esophagus
D. diaphragm


Visceral Pleura - CORRECT ANSWERS Which membrane covers the outer surface of the
lungs?
A. ciliated mucosa
B. pericardium
C. parietal pleura
D. visceral pleura


Hemoptysis - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the medical term for coughing up blood?
A. asthma
B. bronchitis
C. hemoptysis
D. pneumonitis


Three - CORRECT ANSWERS How many lobes are there in the right lung?
A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five


Alveoli - CORRECT ANSWERS In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
A. alveoli
B. bronchi

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