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AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 2 with complete solutions 2024_2025
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AST Surgical Technologist CST PracticeExam 2 with complete solutions 2024/2025
Which of the following is a type of tissue forceps? - ANSWER-Brown-Adson
Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? - ANSWER-
Angioscope
The goal of the surgical scrub is lower the population of which flora to an
irreducible minimum? - ANSWER-Resident
Which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure for treating
stress incontinence in women? - ANSWER-Stamey
Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose
veins? - ANSWER-Sclerotherapy
When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle
formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border
of the rectus abdominis called: - ANSWER-Hesselbach's
Which of the following is the correct postoperative sequence of actions
completed by the surgical technologist?
1. Assist with postop patient care
2. Remove drapes
3. Remove gown and gloves
4. Break down sterile setup - ANSWER-2, 3, 1, 4
What should be completed before the sterile items are opened for the first
procedure of the day? - ANSWER-Wipe down furniture and surfaces
, Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system? -
ANSWER-Autonomic
Oophor/o is the root word for which anatomical structure? - ANSWER-Ovary
In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated? -
ANSWER-Vascular anastomosis
During a cesarean section, which organ is freed from the uterus to prevent
injury? - ANSWER-Bladder
Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens? - ANSWER-Aseptic
Which surgical procedure would use the instrument shown below? - ANSWER-
D&C
What must be done prior to positioning a patient undergoing a posterior lumbar
laminectomy? - ANSWER-Endotracheal intubation
What is the name of the instrument shown below? - ANSWER-Pennington
Which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear? -
ANSWER-Cholesteatoma
When placing a swaged needle onto a needle holder, the needle should be
clamped: - ANSWER-One-third distance from swaged end of needle
Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a
pediatric patient? - ANSWER-Rigid bronchoscope
Which of the following elements primarily make up the body's mass? - ANSWER-
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
Which instrument is used to contract the ribs for suturing purposes? - ANSWER-
Bailey
The largest muscle of the upper calf is the: - ANSWER-Gastrocnemius
What is the length of time when thrombin loses its potency? - ANSWER-3 hours
The function of the small intestine is: - ANSWER-Absorption of nutrients
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