AST Practice Test Exam #1 for certification exam

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AST Practice Test Exam #1 for certification exam 1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - ✔✔Teeth The teeth are lo... cated in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. 2. What is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and infected D. Clean-contaminated - ✔✔Clean-contaminated 3. The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: A. Atropine sulfate B. Alpha-chymotrypsin C. Acetylcholine chloride D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - ✔✔Alpha-chymotrypsin 4. How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator B. Enter head first, exit feet first C. Position in elevant is irrelevant D. Enter feet first, exit head first - ✔✔Enter head first, exit feet first 5. Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A. Midline B. Paramedian C. McBurney's D. Pfannenstiel - ✔✔Pfannenstiel 6. When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned how? A. Flat B. Upside down C. Vertical D. Angled - ✔✔Flat 7. Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: A. Calcium B. Nitrogen C. Potassium D. Albumin - ✔✔Potassium 8. Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? A. Fascia B. Periosteum C. Dura mater D. Arterial wall - ✔✔Fascia 9. What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? A. Argon B. Excimer C. Carbon dioxide D. Neodymium: YAG - ✔✔Argon 10. Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: A. Tort B. Malpractice C. Personal liability D. Informed Consent - ✔✔Informed Consent 11. Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? A. Cardia B. Fundus C. Pylorus D. Antrum - ✔✔Cardia 12. Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. Spores - ✔✔Spores 13. Syndactyly refers to: A. Cleft palate B. Webbed finger C. Fused tarsale D. Torn ligaments - ✔✔Webbed fingers 14. The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: A. Stretcher B. OR table C. Backtable D. Mayo stand - ✔✔Backtable 15. The islets of Langerhans secrete: A. Bile B. Insulin C. Intrinsic factor D. Inhibiting hormones - ✔✔Insulin 16. What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? A. Cleft palate repair B. Arch bar application C. Extractions D. Implants - ✔✔Extractions 17. Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? A. Escherichia coli B. Stephylococcus aureus C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa D. Clostridium tetani - ✔✔Escherichia coli 18. Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? A. Opposite side from surgeon B. Same side as surgeon C. Foot of OR table D. Head of OR table - ✔✔Same side as surgeon 19. A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: A. Sterile B. Disinfected C. Surgically clean D. Moistened and dehydrated - ✔✔Surgically clean 20. Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? A. Ampulla of Vater B. Duct of Santorini C. Wirsung's duct D. Sphincter of Oddi - ✔✔Ampulla of Vater 21. What identifiers must be verified by the patient on their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?A. Name, social security #, physician B. Name, medical record #, allergies C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis D. Name, date of birth, physician - ✔✔Name, date of birth, physician 22. What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Spirilli D. Diplococci - ✔✔Spirilli 23. The primary function of the gallbladder is to: A. Store bile B. Produce bile C. Emulsify fats D. Metabolize fats - ✔✔Store bile 24. Which of the following is an non-sterile member of the surgical team? A. Surgeon B. Circulator C. Surgical assistant D. Surgical technologist - ✔✔Circulator 25. What is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? A. Uses less space for opening B. Aid in controlling temperature C. Eliminate air turbulence D. Provides for thorough cleaning - ✔✔Aid in controlling temperature 26. What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose B. Exposure, frequency, concentration C. Time, shielding, distance D. Site, age, gender - ✔✔Time, shielding, distance 27. Which is the first part of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum [Show More]

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