AST Practice Exam 1 (175 Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTION)
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process? Teeth Villi Sinuses Tonsils - Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated - Clean-Contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the...
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AST Practice Exam 1 (175 Questions with
COMPLETE SOLUTION)
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 feet
The surgical packs utilized to create sterile field should be opened on the Correct Answer: Back
table
The islets of Lange thanks 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 pancreatic duct empty? Correct
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? Correct Answer: Name, date of birth, physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? Correct Answer: Spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: Correct Answer: Store bile
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? Correct Answer:
Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room? Correct Answer: Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? Correct Answer: Time,
shielding, distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? Correct Answer: duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? Correct
Answer: Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? Correct Answer: Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? Correct
Answer: Colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: Correct Answer:
Tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the
PACU? Correct Answer: Anesthesia provider
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? Correct Answer: -centesis
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? Correct Answer: Cecum
Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? Correct Answer: Gram stain
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