AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CST PRACTICE EXAM Questions And Answers 2025/2026

Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? Correct Answer:
Angioscope
The goal of the surgical scrub is lower the population of which flora to an irreducible
minimum? Correct Answer: Resident
Which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure for treating stress
incontinence in women? Correct Answer: Stamey
Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins?
Correct Answer: Sclerotherapy
When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed
by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus
abdominis called: Correct Answer: Hesselbach's
Which of the following is the correct postoperative sequence of actions completed by
the surgical technologist?
1. Assist with postop patient care
2. Remove drapes
3. Remove gown and gloves
4. Break down sterile setup Correct Answer: 2, 3, 1, 4
What should be completed before the sterile items are opened for the first procedure of
the day? Correct Answer: Wipe down furniture and surfaces
Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system? Correct
Answer: Autonomic
Oophor/o is the root word for which anatomical structure? Correct Answer: Ovary
In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated? Correct Answer:
Vascular anastomosis
During a cesarean section, which organ is freed from the uterus to prevent injury?
Correct Answer: Bladder
Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens? Correct Answer: Aseptic
Which surgical procedure would use the instrument shown below? Correct Answer:
D&C