AST PRACTICE EXAM 3

Which of the following psychosocial factors is important for the surgical team to address for pediatric patients

Which heat-resistant, spore-forming Bacillus does the steam sterilization biological indica contain?

The unsterile size of the perimeter of a sterile wrap is:

Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but typically do not destroy:

Which procedure is performed to improve the vision of patients with myopia?

Brachytherapy is performed to treat:

Which of the following is the body's primary source of energy?

Preoperative bladder drainage prior to a D & C would be performed with which of the following catheters?

What is a frequently used IV barbiturate for general anesthesia induction?

Frozen sections are sent to pathology

A capillary network of blood vessels within the renal cortex that functions as a filter is called the

What is the best site for obtaining cortical bone graft?

A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food is:

In which of the following procedures would fine hooks of various angles be used?

The roof of the mouth is formed by the:

A proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an incorrect number after the patient has entered the OR

If an ophthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is it safely performed?

Which of the following is a correct statement when using the closed-gloving technique?

What is the purpose of the third lumen in a three-way indwelling Foley catheter?

Which of the following instrument sets will be needed when a frontal sinus fracture repair is performed?

Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:

Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag?

Which method uses ultrasonic energy to fragment the lens?

A legal term when a non English speaking patient signs an informed consent in English without fully understanding it

During a strabismus correction, resection has a greater effect on which muscle?

What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?

At what point is it appropriate to lower the leg when draping for a knee arthroscopy?

Which is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split thickness skin graft

The adipose tissue overlying the symphysis is the

According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the

What is done to the umbilicus during the abdominal skin prep?

What are the sequential steps performed prior to entrance into the sterile field?

The high ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes performed to reduce venous plexus congestion is a/an:

A second intention wound heals by:

What is the recommended method of hair removal from an operative site?

Why is cardioplegia used?

Kantrex, bacitracin or Ancef mixed with saline for irrigation would do which of the following

When breaking down the sterile field, the ST should place the grossly contaminated instruments in which of the following

Untreated acute otitis media may result in:

Trauma to which two of the following cranial nerves would result in the loss of smell and vision?

The kidneys are located in the:

What drainage device is preferred for a radical neck dissection?

The device used for real-time intraoperative assessment of blood flow is a/an:

What is compressed during rapid-sequence induction and intubation?

The first step of urine production when fluids and dissolved substances are forced through membrane by pressure is

What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?

Which technique is not acceptable when draping?

Which of the following total arthroplasty procedures would require the postoperative use of an abduction splint?

What is the result of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic?

Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent?

What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?

In which procedure would a Bookwalter retractor be used?

Which of the following procedures would be performed with the patient in the lateral position?

What is the most abundant ion in the body?

Which of the following facilitates exposure for thyroidectomy?

Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta?

The shared passageway for food and air is the:

The laboratory test that determines the ratio of erythrocytes to whole blood is:

The process by which blood cells are formed is known as:

A patient's fingernail polish is removed to:

Which surgical specialty would utilize a phacoemulsification machine?

In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?

Excision of a constricted segment of the aorta with reanastomosis is performed to correct:

Which incisional approach would be used for a splenectomy?

Which is a method of bacterial survival when environmental conditions are not conducive to growth and viability?

Inner Lining of the Uterus is the

Which of the following procedures may require use of a manometer to check CS pressure?

Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve during a parotidectomy?

Which of the following sterilization processes is most economical?

Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing?

Which cranial nerve is severed as a last resort treatment of Meniere's disease?

Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:

What action should be taken by the transporter if a discrepancy occurs in the identification of a pt in the nursing unit

The cranial nerve that regulates secretion of gastric juice is the:

When opening a sterile wrapper, the unsterile person should open the first corner

In which of the following cases might the surgeon use a Gigli saw?

Polymethyl methacrylate would most likely be used on which of the following procedures?

Which of the following is used intraoperatively to assess vascular patency?

Covering a sterile backtable for later use is:

Which nerve could be damaged by improperly padded stirrups?

A patient may be asked to shower at home with an antimicrobial soap before coming to the hospital for surgery to:

Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?

What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep?

Thought processes take place in the:

Which of the following neurosurgical retractors is handheld?

In addition to temp, time, & moisture what factor determines the outcome of the steam sterilization process

Which of the following is a procedure for treatment of glaucoma?

All of the following statements are true for paper-plastic peel packs, except:

The needle holder shown below would be used during a:

The basic, living structural and functional unit of the body is known as the:

Which structure of the ear is responsible for equilibrium?

Which of the following monitoring devices would be used within a vessel?

A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microbes on living tissue is a/an:

Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?

Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the presence of infection?

Which of the following items should not be sterilized by dry heat?

Which of the following lasers would be contraindicated for use in the posterior chamber of the eye?

The structure that lies along the posterior border of the testis is the:

Confining and containing instruments with bioburden prevents which of the following?

What is a Verres needle used for during a laparoscopy?

How many milliliters equal two (2) ounces?

The instrument shown below would be used during a:

What organ detects changes in the level of insulin and releases chemicals to regulate the level of blood glucose?

What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair re detachments?

Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?

Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place?

Which structure regulates the amount of light entering the eye?

The basic unit of the nervous system is the

Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture?

Which characteristic describes an amphiarthrosis?

What procedure involves a series of treatments that result in permanent placement of prosthetic teeth

Which chemical substance causes the immune system to form antibodies?

Which of the following must be tested prior to the use of a fiberoptic bronchoscope?

Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?

What action should be taken if the patient has withdrawn the surgical informed consent prior to surgery?

In what position would a patient be placed following a tonsillectomy?

which structure of the heart are the leads for a permanent pacemaker placed?

What term refers to the spread of cancerous cells to other parts of the body?

The principal male hormone produced in the testes is:

Which of the following is performed for suspected ectopic pregnancy?

What does the term strike-through mean?

Where is the incision for a Caldwell-Luc procedure made?

What is the risk if a tourniquet is inflated for a prolonged period of time?

What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-20 times per hour in the OR?

How is the patient positioned on the OR table for a knee arthroscopy?

The sterile surgical technologist should drape a table from:

Which of the following must be in the chart prior to the patient being taken to the OR per The Joint Commission?

What surgical instrument is used to visualize the prostate and remove tissue during a TURP

The pacemaker of the heart is/are the:

Which of the following hemostatic agents must be applied dry and only handled with drygloves and instruments?

The structure that allows the eardrum to vibrate freely and connects the middle ear and the oropharynx is the:

Following a TURP, a patient may have which of the following placed for bladder irrigation and compression?

Recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?

Which of the following procedures is performed for cervical incompetence?

For which of the following diagnoses would a patient require pancreaticojejunostomy?

Small radiopaque surgical patties used during cranial procedures are:

To maintain control of the stretcher, the patient should be transported to the OR

How many hours is the steam biological indicator incubated?

When adding 30 mL of injectable saline to 30 mL of 0.5% Marcaine, what strength does the drug become?

Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?

The most abundant extracellular ion necessary for the transmission of impulses is:

During closure of a nephrectomy in the lateral position, the OR table is straightened to

What agent is used to flush the harvested saphenous vein during a CABG?

Which of the following can be injured if the arm is placed on the arm board greater than 90 degrees?

The correct sterilization times required to render specific items sterile are initially established by the

What classification of drug reduces tissue inflammation?

Which of the following needles would be used for a liver biopsy?

How long must an item be immersed in glutaraldehyde to be sterile?

Which area is prepped last when performing the skin prep for a Bartholin's cystectomy?

An identification bracelet is placed on a surgical patient upon admission to the:

What is the name of this retractor?

Which of the following enlarges and illuminates the surgical field during cataract procedures?

The facial fracture that involves the complete separation of the maxilla from the cranial base is a/an:

How many minutes are unwrapped instruments with no lumens sterilized at 270 degrees F?

How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter

Which of the following is a non-electrolytic and isotonic solution used during a TURP?

Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts?

For which of the following diagnoses would a patient undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?

A diagnostic procedure performed for patients with possible prostatic cancer is known as a:

Which of the following arteries does not arise directly from the aorta?

Phagocytosis by the white blood cells is an example of which line of defense?

The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:

Which of the following is the least inert of the synthetic meshes?

Which of the following incisions may be used for the repair of a zygomatic fracture?

In the OR, HEPA is a type of:

The set of teeth that erupt at about 6 months of age and are later replaced are the

What procedure is performed to immobilize the jaw following a mandibular fracture?

What radiopaque contrast medium is used intraoperatively when the patient is allergic to iodine

An axillary role is placed for lateral positioning to

Which of the following sterilizers operates with condition, exposure, exhaust and dry cycles?

What is the surgical technologist's role during the transfer of the patient from the OR bed to the stretcher

What is a surgical procedure for the treatment of acute otitis media?

What precaution is utilized to prevent cardiovascular complications when positioning a anesthetized patient?

Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?

Why is the orientation of the vein graft reversed during a CABG?