AST PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following? -
ANSWER Lukewarm water
The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the: - ANSWER
Cornea
How often should surgical masks be changed? - ANSWER after each case
which term describes a rod-shaped microorganism? - ANSWER Bacillus
When using the warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization
temperature in Fahrenheit? - ANSWER 85
which of the following would be a violation of aseptic technique? - ANSWER
Repositioning the towel clip
Which legal Principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of the local
anasthetic? - ANSWER Res iqsa loquitor
The space between vocal cords - ANSWER Glottis
,Which bacteria could be found in penetrating wound caused by a rusty nail? -
ANSWER Clostridium tetni
Which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots? - ANSWER
Love <3
What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's patient return electrode? -
ANSWER Grounding pad
What size of Foley catheter is commonly used for adults? - ANSWER 16 Fr
Which of the following tumors is typically benign, encapsulated, and arises from
tissue covering the central nervous system structures? - ANSWER Meningioma
The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the: - ANSWER Sclera
What is the term for thread-like appendages that provide bacteria with motion? -
ANSWER Flagella
What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or
pelvis? - ANSWER Trendelenburg
How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? -
ANSWER 10
When patient's blood pressure is 135/81, 135 refers to? - ANSWER Systolic
, A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - ANSWER
Cerumen
Which of the following is an ossicle of the middle ear? - ANSWER Incus
What is the term for the process of removing blood from an extremity prior to
inflating the pneumatic tourniquet? - ANSWER Exsanguination
Which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric patients with
upper respiratory infection? - ANSWER Nasolacrimal duct
Which surgical team member is responsible for setting up the surgical field? -
ANSWER surgical technologist
In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated? -
ANSWER Cancer procedures
Use of an intraluminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the
following surgical procedures? - ANSWER Sigmiodectomy
Satinsky, Herrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which of the
following structures? - ANSWER kidney pedicle
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the? - ANSWER septum
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