AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST PRACTICE
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
correct- answer-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -
correct- answer-Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery
is: - correct-answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to
transport a patient to the OR? -correct-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? -correct-answer-
Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam
sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: -correct-answer-Flat
,Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: -correct-answer-Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? -
correct- answer-Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? -
correct- answer-Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: -
correct- answer-Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? - correct-answer-Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: -correct-
answer- Spores
Syndactyly refers to: -correct-answer-Webbed fingers
, The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on
the: - correct-answer-Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: -correct-answer-Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? -correct-answer-
Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? -correct-
answer- Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to
the surgeon to square off an incision site? -correct-answer-Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: -correct-answer-
Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic
duct empty? -correct-answer-Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
correct- answer-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -
correct- answer-Clean - Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery
is: - correct-answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to
transport a patient to the OR? -correct-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? -correct-answer-
Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam
sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: -correct-answer-Flat
,Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: -correct-answer-Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? -
correct- answer-Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? -
correct- answer-Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: -
correct- answer-Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? - correct-answer-Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: -correct-
answer- Spores
Syndactyly refers to: -correct-answer-Webbed fingers
, The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on
the: - correct-answer-Back table
The islets of Langerhans secrete: -correct-answer-Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? -correct-answer-
Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? -correct-
answer- Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to
the surgeon to square off an incision site? -correct-answer-Same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: -correct-answer-
Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic
duct empty? -correct-answer-Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
