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AST CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE
A patient is hospitalized for third degree burns and
contracts a nosocomial deep tissue infection. Which of the
following microorganisms is MOST likely the cause of the
infection?
A. Streptococcus pyogenes
B. Bacillus cereus
C. Staphylococcus epidermis
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Correct Answer D
Which of the following types of suture would MOST likely
be used to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A. polyglactin
B. polydioxanone
C. poliglecaprone
D. polypropylene Correct Answer D
After the initial incision is made for an appendectomy, a
surgical technologist should anticipate the next item
needed is
A. blunt forceps.
,B. Mayo scissors.
C. an electrosurgical pencil.
D. a Weitlaner retractor. Correct Answer C
When transferring an immobile or unconscious patient
from a stretcher to an operating room table, the MINIMUM
number of people required for the transfer is
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 Correct Answer C
Pressure on the downside shoulder of a patient in the
lateral position is alleviated by shifting the upper arm and
shoulder slightly forward and placing a foam or gel pad
under the flank area. Which of the following will be
avoided using this positioning technique?
A. retroclavicular compression
B. lumbosacral nerve root impingement
C. ulnar nerve compression
D. subacromial impingement Correct Answer A
During a surgical procedure, a patient requires a blood
transfusion. After the transfusion is initiated, the patient's
urinary output ceases. This is indicative of
A. malignant hyperthermia.
B. a hemorrhage.
C. a hemolytic reaction.
,D. anaphylaxis. Correct Answer C
A local medication containing epinephrine may be chosen
for which of the following reasons?
A. prolong anesthetic effect
B. relax smooth muscles
C. stop hemorrhage
D. stimulates vasodilation Correct Answer A
Which of the following drugs should be administered to a
patient with malignant hyperthermia?
A. dantrolene
B. naloxone
C. carboprost
D. vasopressin Correct Answer A
Which of the following is a fracture that occurs at the
epiphysis of the distal radius?
A. compound
B. Pott's
C. transverse
D. Colles' Correct Answer D
Operating room equipment spreads microorganisms
through which of the following?
A. mutualism
B. vector
, C. parasitism
D. fomite Correct Answer D
A suture's ability to absorb moisture and hold in body
fluids is referred to as which of the following?
A. pliability
B. capillary action
C. absorption
D. bioactivity Correct Answer B
Which of the following is used to retract lung tissue?
A. Allison
B. Doyen
C. Army
D. Davidson Correct Answer A
Items needed for immediate use should be sterilized with
A. ethylene oxide.
B. hydrogen peroxide.
C. steam.
D. glutaraldehyde. Correct Answer C
Which of the following is the correct order of steps during
a carotid endarterectomy?
1. The graft is checked for leaks and extra sutures are
placed as needed.
2. An arteriotomy is made into the common carotid artery
and extended upward.
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