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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 reduce 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 In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? a. Left lateral b. Right lateral c. Trendelenburg d. Reverse Trendelenburg -Answer- c. Trendelenburg Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? a. Swaged multifilament b. Swaged monofilament c. Threaded multifilament d. Threaded monofilament -Answer- b. Swaged monofilamentWhich organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place? a. EPA b. CDC c. OSHA d. NIOSH -Answer- c. OSHA Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? a. Esteem and prestige b. Love and belonging c. Safety and security d. Physiological and survival -Answer- d. Physiological and survival Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves? a. Circulator unties gown b. Gown removed inside-out c. Gloves removed inside-out d. Gloves removed first -Answer- d. Gloves removed first What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? a. Pilonidal cystectomy b. Subacromial decompression c. Abdominoperineal resection d. Femorofemoral bypass -Answer- c. Abdominoperineal resection [Show More]

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