practice test problems Flashcards

to pass AST test, and correct the questions answered wrong on the practise test

1
Q

Suturing technique in which short lateral stitches are placed beneath the epithelial layer of skin is called:

A

Subticular stitch

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2
Q

Ultrasonic cleaning uses which of the following to loosen debris from instruments?

A

sound waves

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3
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All of the following are types of monofilament absorbable sutures except:

A

D. Polyprolene correct answer

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4
Q
  1. The following are ligating methods EXCEPT
    A. Reel tie
    B. Free tie
    C. Stick tie instrument tie
A

reel tie

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5
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1. The following are types of needles EXCEPT
	A. Closed
	B. French
	C. Open
	D. Swaged
A

open

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6
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a tourniquet is placed to

A

reduce blood loss

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7
Q

renografin is used to

A

visulize a structure when using x ray

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8
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a retractor that has a reverse curve to be placed under the bone for leverage

A

bennett

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9
Q

what is the section of the eye that is infront of the iris that contains the aqueous humor?

A

anterior chamber

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10
Q

who is responcible for identifying correct site

A

the entire surgical team, not just surgeon

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11
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what site is most commonly used when taking a bone graft?

A

iliac crest

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12
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advantage of having an ultrasonic cleaner is:

A

it protects the technologist from possible injury

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13
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the position that allows the abdominal contents to shift toward the torso when performing lower abdominal procedures?

A

Trendelenburg

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14
Q

The operating room air pressure should be

A

positive air flow

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15
Q

What suture are package in an alcohol and water based solution?

A

Absorbable

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16
Q

hernias above the umbilical are called

A

epigastric

17
Q

what is a tram?

A

a breast reduction technique

18
Q

where is a bakers cyst located

A

in the back of the knee

19
Q

what is the common term for a Hallux valgus

20
Q

sanitation of instruments and equipment involves

A

inhibiting the growth of organisms

21
Q

catheters used to dilate ureters

22
Q

chemical solutions used for disinfection may not be

23
Q

The device that uses steam or gas to accomplish sterilization is called

A

an autoclave

24
Q

the is the transparent part of the eye

25
why is important to fill the autoclave daily
to prevent air pockets
26
Eviseration means
removal of internal organs
27
... is the 2nd phase of general anesthesia
induction
28
...perineal lacerations involve the rectal mucosa is what degree
4th degree
29
Eupnea
ordinary quiet respirations made without obvious effort
30
Jewlers forceps are used for what gyn procedure
reconstruction of tuboplasty
31
what test is used to check for air entrapments in the prevacuum sterilizer?
bowie-dick test
32
PTCA stands for
procedure to open an occluded artery which involves a catheter with a balloon
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Hordeolum is a
sty