AST Certification Practice Exam #3 Questions with Answers

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AST Certification Practice Exam #3 Questions with Answers Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? a. I b. V c. VI d. VII -Answer- b. V What is used to lubricate the donor site and r... educe friction from the dermatome? a. Bacitracin ointment b. Iodophor solution c. Petrolatum gel d. Mineral oil -Answer- d. Mineral oil Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-thickness skin graft? a. Donor site first b. Recipient site c. Donor site only d. Recipient site only -Answer- a. Donor site first What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when using an insuffaltor during a laparoscopic procedure? a. 8-11 mm Hg b. 12-15 mm Hg c. 16-19 mm Hg d. 20-23 mm Hg -Answer- b. 12-15 mm Hg Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object? a. Strabismus b. Chalazion c. Glaucoma d. Cataract -Answer- a. Strabismus What procedure is peformed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? a. Rhizotomy b. Cranioplasty c. Arteriography d. Endarterectomy -Answer- d. Endarterectomy According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the trunk? a. 27% b. 18% c. 4 1/2% d. 1% -Answer- b. 18% Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? a. Atrophy b. Dysplasia c. Hyperplasia d. Hypertrophy -Answer- c. Hyperplasia A second intention wound heals by: a. Granulation b. Evisceration c. Primary union d. Delayed suturing -Answer- a. Granulation Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: a. Lidocaine b. Digitoxin c. Prostigmin d. Furosemide -Answer- a. Lidocaine How many milimeters equal two (2) ounces? a. 40 b. 50 c. 60 d. 70 -Answer- c. 60 Covering a sterile back table for later use is: a. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure b. Permissible in instances of an emergency c. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure d. Not permissible under any circumstances -Answer- d. Not permissible under any circumstances [Show More]

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