AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 1. Questions with accurate answers, rated A

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AST Surgical Technologist CST Practice Exam 1. Questions with accurate answers, rated A A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and balance would li... kely be located in the: - ✔✔Cerebellum A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is: - ✔✔Patent ductus arteriosus A partially dislocated joint is called: - ✔✔Subluxation A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ✔✔Surgically clean A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - ✔✔Cerumen A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is: - ✔✔Depo-Medrol According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the patient satisfying when he/she trusts the surgical team's abilities? - ✔✔Safety An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called: - ✔✔Iatrogenic Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - ✔✔Eardrum Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures? - ✔✔Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: - ✔✔Tamponade For which of the following procedures would a McBurney incision be indicated - ✔✔Appendectomy For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization? - ✔✔Hysterectomy How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ✔✔Arthropod bites How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? - ✔✔Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? - ✔✔10 hours How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate? - ✔✔24 hours How often should surgical masks be changed? - ✔✔After each case How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? - ✔✔Enter head first, exit feet first Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ✔✔Potassium In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what is the fourth factor that determines the outcome of the steam sterilization process? - ✔✔Pressure In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated? - ✔✔Cancer procedures Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ✔✔Spores Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - ✔✔Mydriatics Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structure? - ✔✔Ear Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: - ✔✔Informed consent Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following? - ✔✔Lukewarm water Satinsky, Kerrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which of the following structures? - ✔✔Kidney pedicle Syndactyly refers to: - ✔✔Webbed fingers The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ✔✔Heparin The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: - ✔✔Omentum The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the: - ✔✔Cornea The Bowie-Dick test is performed: - ✔✔Daily The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone? - ✔✔Vomer The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: - ✔✔Alpha-chymotrypsin The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the: - ✔✔Sclera The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the: - ✔✔Choroid The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ✔✔Insulin The larynx is located between the: - ✔✔Pharynx and trachea The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam sterilizer is: - ✔✔270-276 Fahrenheit The most common cause of retinal detachment is: - ✔✔Trauma The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism: - ✔✔Bacillus stearothermophilus The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands? - ✔✔Parotid The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - ✔✔Septum The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the: - ✔✔Ethmoid The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the: - ✔✔Pancreas The outer layer of the intestine is the: - ✔✔Serosa The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ✔✔Store bile The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: - ✔✔Mesentery The space between the vocal cords is called the: - ✔✔Glottis The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the: - ✔✔Cochlea The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ✔✔Back table The vocal cords are located in the: - ✔✔Larynx Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? - ✔✔Ampulla of Vater To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? - ✔✔Cecum Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet? - ✔✔Never until patient is discharged from facility Use of intraluminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the following surgical procedures? - ✔✔Sigmoidectomy What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? - ✔✔Spirilli What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ✔✔Time, shielding, distance What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol? - ✔✔Atherosclerosis What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicated incubated? - ✔✔55-60 What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? - ✔✔Feet first, side rails up What incision is also known as a lower oblique? - ✔✔Inguinal What institutional document is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes place in the OR that may have legal consequences for the staff or patient? - ✔✔Incident report What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's patient return electrode? - ✔✔Grounding pad What is another name for the Kraske position? - ✔✔Jackknife What is the action of antagonist drugs? - ✔✔Counteract the action of another drug What is the burn degree classification that involves the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue? - ✔✔Third What is the definite of otosclerosis? - ✔✔Bony overgrowth of stapes What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count? - ✔✔Notify surgeon What is the medical term for a bunion? - ✔✔Hallux valgus What is the medical term for nosebleed? - ✔✔Epistaxis What is the medical term for removal of the uterus? - ✔✔Hysterectomy What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 270 F? - ✔✔10 minutes What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage? - ✔✔Hypertension What is the name of the condition in which a loop of bowel herniates into the Douglas's cul-de-sac? - ✔✔Enterocele What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis? - ✔✔Hydrocelectomy What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures? - ✔✔Coude What is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement? - ✔✔Bone-to-bone fixation What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? - ✔✔Supine [Show More]

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