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AST Practice Exam #5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? | A. Raney |
| The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is: | A. Cryosurgery |
| In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except: | C. Palpitations |
| In the event a child requires emergency surgery, but the parents cannot be located to sign the surgical consent: | B. Consent is signed by two consulting physicians |
| Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of: | A. Alkylation |
| What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysm? | C. Atherosclerosis |
| What is used to determine the position of cannulated screws during repair of a femoral neck fracture? | B. Guide pins |
| The instruments shown below are used to dilate the: | B. Cervix |
| Prior to being placed in the EtO sterilizer, items must: | D. Be completely dry |
| During general anesthesia induction, which sense is the last to be experienced by the patient? | C. Hearing |
| The purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for: | C. Hemodialysis |
| What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy? | D. Recurrent laryngeal |
| Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position? | D. Radial |
| What is they surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer? | D. Orchiectomy |
| What is the name of the retractor shown below? | B. Harrington |
| If the broth in the steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action should be taken? | B. Items must be immediately recalled |
| A specimen that is 5 centimeters is equal to: | B. 2 inches |
| Which of the following vessels arises from the right ventricle of the heart? | D. Pulmonary artery |
| The instrument below is used to: | D. Cut bone |
| Which area is prepped first when performing the skin prep for a skin grafting procedure? | A. Donor site |
| Which of the following has legal significance in the mishandling of a bullet? | C. Damaging ballistic markings |
| Which of the following procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of the endoscope? | A. Bronchoscopy |
| Which of the following maintains the position of the uterus? | A. Broad ligament |
| What device would the surgeon use to preserve facial motor and sensory functions during a parotidectomy? | D. Nerve stimulator |
| If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is: | D. 12 |
| The gravity steam sterilization process can be rendered ineffective if the: | C. Temperature is below 250 degrees |
| A suture used to retract a structure to the side of the operative field is a/an: | B. Traction suture |
| What must the circulating surgical technologist do when placing the patient in the supine position? | A. Confirm ankles are not crossed |
| What body system aids in the metastatic spread of cancer cells? | A. Lymphatic |
| Which of the following is inserted into the tympanic membrane incision during a myringotomy? | B. PE tube |
| Which organelle contains digestive juices? | B. Lysosome |
| During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what complication will occur? | A. Tetany |
| Which of the following surgical instruments is used to retract the lung? | C. Allison |
| Which of the following instruments would be used to remove nasal polyps? | B. Krause nasal snare |
| What anatomical structure is Mersilene tape sutured around during a cerclage? | B. Cervix |
| What does the suffix -ectomy mean? | D. Excision |
| What would the preoperative diagnosis be for an infant undergoing craniectomy? | B. Craniosynostosis |
| Where is the anterior chamber of the eye located? | A. Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris |
| Which of the following would contraindicate preoperatively setting up the cell saver machine? | D. Patient has cancer |
| Which medication is contraindicated for patients with a history of malignant hyperthermia? | A. Succinylcholine |
| Which of the following is an incision into the tympanic membrane for the removal of accumulated fluid? | D. Myringotomy |
| Which of the following is not a requirement when a patient is placed in the prone position? | D. Safety belt is placed below the knees |
| A tissue specimen being sent to pathology for a frozen section is prepared by placing it into a: | D. Container without preservative |
| The body’s first line of defense against infection is: | C. Intact skin |
| Which stapling device would be used to create an anastomosis during a low anterior resection? | B. EEA |
| Packing material would be placed as a dressing after surgery on the: | A. Rectum |
| What is the lining of the thoracic cavity? | B. Pleura |
| What is the proper method for removing the knife blade from the handle when breaking down the Mayo stand? | D. Use a heavy hemostat or needle holder |
| What route of drug administration is parenteral? | A. Intravenous |
| The vascular, fibrous covering of bone is the: | D. Periosteum |
| What type of dressing would usually be used for a laparotomy procedure? | C. Pressure |
| To prevent deep-vein thrombosis in the bariatric patient, what preoperative drug is given? | B. Heparin |
| Which space is entered during a thymectomy? | A. Mediastinum |
| Femoral rasps are used for which of the following reasons: | C. Prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis |
| Which of the following is part of the immune system? | B. Spleen |
| What incision is frequently used for pediatric aortic coarctation repair? | C. Posterolateral thoracotomy |
| Type and cross match for blood is completed: | C. If blood loss with replacement is anticipated |
| The purpose of the kidney elevator is to: | D. Increase the space between the lower rib and iliac crest |
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