AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST PRACTICE
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
1. Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta? -
correct answer - Iliac
2. The basic unit of the nervous system is the: - correct answer - Neuron
3. The correct sterilization times required to render specific items sterile are
initially established by the: - correct answer - Equipment manufacturer
4. What procedure involves a series of treatments that result in permanent
placement of prosthetic teeth? - correct answer - Dental implants
5. In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what other factor determines
the outcome of the steam sterilization process? - correct answer - Pressure
6. The inner lining of the uterus is the: - correct answer -
Endometrium
,7. Which of the following sterilization processes is most
economical? - correct answer - Steam
8. The basic, living structural and functional unit of the body is known as
the: - correct answer - Cell
9. The roof of the mouth is formed by the: - correct answer - Hard and soft
palates
10. In what position would a patient be placed following a
tonsillectomy? - correct answer – Lateral
11. What classification of drug reduces tissue inflammation? - correct
answer - Steroids
12. What is the result of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic?
- correct answer - Prolong anesthetic effect
13. Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent? - correct
answer - Boiling water
, 14. A diagnostic procedure performed for patients with possible prostatic
cancer is known as a: - correct answer - Needle biopsy
15. How many hours is the steam biological indicator incubated?
- correct answer - 24
16. What agent is used to flush the harvested saphenous vein during a
CABG? - correct answer - Heparinized saline
17. In which of the following cases might the surgeon use a Gigli saw? -
correct answer - Craniotomy
18. Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but typically do not
destroy: - correct answer - Spores
19. Polymethyl methacrylate would most likely be used on which of the
following procedures? - correct answer - Total knee arthroplasty
20. Which of the following items should not be sterilized by dry heat? -
correct answer - Linen packs
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
1. Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta? -
correct answer - Iliac
2. The basic unit of the nervous system is the: - correct answer - Neuron
3. The correct sterilization times required to render specific items sterile are
initially established by the: - correct answer - Equipment manufacturer
4. What procedure involves a series of treatments that result in permanent
placement of prosthetic teeth? - correct answer - Dental implants
5. In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what other factor determines
the outcome of the steam sterilization process? - correct answer - Pressure
6. The inner lining of the uterus is the: - correct answer -
Endometrium
,7. Which of the following sterilization processes is most
economical? - correct answer - Steam
8. The basic, living structural and functional unit of the body is known as
the: - correct answer - Cell
9. The roof of the mouth is formed by the: - correct answer - Hard and soft
palates
10. In what position would a patient be placed following a
tonsillectomy? - correct answer – Lateral
11. What classification of drug reduces tissue inflammation? - correct
answer - Steroids
12. What is the result of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic?
- correct answer - Prolong anesthetic effect
13. Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent? - correct
answer - Boiling water
, 14. A diagnostic procedure performed for patients with possible prostatic
cancer is known as a: - correct answer - Needle biopsy
15. How many hours is the steam biological indicator incubated?
- correct answer - 24
16. What agent is used to flush the harvested saphenous vein during a
CABG? - correct answer - Heparinized saline
17. In which of the following cases might the surgeon use a Gigli saw? -
correct answer - Craniotomy
18. Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but typically do not
destroy: - correct answer - Spores
19. Polymethyl methacrylate would most likely be used on which of the
following procedures? - correct answer - Total knee arthroplasty
20. Which of the following items should not be sterilized by dry heat? -
correct answer - Linen packs
