AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST PRACTICE EXAM UPDATE GRADED A+
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AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST
PRACTICE EXAM UPDATE
GRADED A+
Kantrex, bacitracin or Ancef mixed with saline for irrigation would do
which of the following? - ANS-Inhibit surgical site infection
Which of the following sterilizers operates with condition, exposure,
exhaust and dry cycles?...
AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST
PRACTICE EXAM 2023-2024 UPDATE
GRADED A+
Kantrex, bacitracin or Ancef mixed with saline for irrigation would do
which of the following? - ANS-Inhibit surgical site infection
Which of the following sterilizers operates with condition, exposure,
exhaust and dry cycles? - ANS-Gravity air displacement
Preoperative bladder drainage prior to a D & C would be performed
with which of the following catheters? - ANS-14 Fr. Robinson
In the OR, HEPA is a type of: - ANS-Air filter
What precaution is utilized to prevent cardiovascular complications
when positioning an anesthetized patient? - ANS-Move patient
slowly
Why is the orientation of the vein graft reversed during a CABG? -
ANS-Presence of valves
Which of the following neurosurgical retractors is handheld? - ANS-
Cushing
Which of the followingincisions may be used for the repair of a
zygomatic fracture? - ANS-Below lower eyelid
The principal male hormone produced in the testes is: - ANS-
Prolactin
,All of the following statements are true for paper-plastic peel packs,
except: - ANS-Staples are an acceptable method of closing peel
packs
Following a TURP, a patient may have which of the following placed
for bladder irrigation and compression? - ANS-3-way Foley
Which of the following is a correct statement when using the
closed-gloving technique? - ANS-Hand must not extend beyond
cuffs
What drainage device is preferred for a radical neck dissection? -
ANS-Jackson-Pratt
Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal
aorta? - ANS-Iliac
The basic unit of the nervous system is the: - ANS-Neuron
The correct sterilization times required to render specific items
sterile are initially established by the: - ANS-Equipment
manufacturer
What procedure involves a series of treatments that result in
permanent placement of prosthetic teeth? - ANS-Dental implants
In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what other factor
determines the outcome of the steam sterilization process? - ANS-
Pressure
The inner lining of the uterus is the: - ANS-Endometrium
,Which of the following sterilization processes is most economical? -
ANS-Steam
The basic, living structural and functional unit of the body is known
as the: - ANS-Cell
1. Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in
cranial procedures?
A. Raney
b.Filshie
c. Hemoclip
d. Backhaus - ANS-A. Raney
The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without
bleeding is:
a. Cryosurgery
b. Electrocautery
c. Diathermy
d. harmonic scalpel - ANS-A. Cryosurgery
In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve
replacement except?
a. Myocardial ischemia
b. Left ventricle hypertrophy
c. Palpitations
d. Angina - ANS-C. Palpitations
In the event a child requires emergency surgery, but the parents
cannot be located to sign the surgical consent:
a. Consent is signed by a court of law
b. Consent is signed by two consulting physicians
c. No consent is required
d. Consent is signed by the surgeon - ANS-b. Consent is signed by
two consulting physicians
, Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization destroys microbes by the process
of:
a. alkylation
b. Osmosis
c. Oxidation
d. Cavitation - ANS-a. Alkylation
What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysm?
a. Thrombus
b. Embolus
c. Atherosclerosis
d. Hypotension - ANS-C. Atherosclerosis
What is used to determine the position of cannulated screws during
repair of a femoral neck fracture?
a. Broach
b. Guide pins
c. Canal reamer
d. ruler - ANS-B. Guide pins
The instruments show below are used to dilate the:
a. urethra
b. cervix
c. Coronary artery
d. Intranasal antrostomy - ANS-B. cervix
Prior to being placed in the Eto sterilizer, items must:
a. Not be heat sensitive
b. Be lubricated with oil
c. Have residual water on their surface
d. Be completely dry - ANS-D. Be completely dry
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