NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM 6
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Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-
Dick test on an autoclave?
Amount of air removed from the autoclave
The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed
in the Sims position. Which of the following actions prevents
the likelihood of an intraoperative positioning injury to the
brachial plexus?
Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm
disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the following is the
correct method for completing this prep?
Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest,
prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed,
keeping the arm away from the bed.
Which of the following instruments is used to extend the
arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy?
potts smith
During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the
surgeon requests assistance with retracting the spermatic
cord. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
provide?
moist Penrose
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler
position with head secured by craniotomy headrest. Which of
the following locations indicates correct application of the
safety strap?
2 inches above the knees
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile
supplies for an abdominal hysterectomy on a 300 lb. patient.
After reviewing the preference card, which of the following
,items should the technologist hold in order to watch costs?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Closing suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
Which of the following retractors will the surgical
technologist need for an emergent bring back case on a
450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient?
bookwalter
In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical
technologist should anticipate using which of the following
sutures?
7-0 Prolene
Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient
after a Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar Fusion (PLIF), the
circulator notices bleeding at the surgical site and notifies
the surgeon. The surgical technologist has broken sterility to
help move the patient. Which of the following actions should
the surgical technologist take?
Prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy
excision. The patient has been under anesthesia for an hour
and is starting to show signs of extreme swelling. Which of
the following is most critical to monitor in order to prevent
these symptoms?
Fluid intake and output
During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using
a Balfour retractor. Which type of nerve injury is possible if
this retractor is placed incorrectly inside the patient?
Femoral
The surgical technologist is preparing the OR suite for a
patient's transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Which of the following supplies should the surgical
technologist anticipate?
Continuous bladder irrigation solution
The surgical technologist hears a patient entering the
operating room state verbally that he doesn't want the
,surgery and fears he will not survive. The surgical
technologist must inform the
circulating nurse.
The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in
positioning the patient for a total hip arthroplasty. How can
the surgical technologist plan for placing the patient in this
position?
Position the beanbag or pegboard on the surgical table.
The surgeon is using staples to close the skin on an
abdominal incision after performing an exploratory
laparotomy. Which of the following pickups should the
surgical technologist use for this step?
adson
A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To
prevent the risk of skin and neurovascular pressure or injury
when the patient is placed in stirrups in the lithotomy
position, which of the following must the surgical team do?
Have adequate padding available in room.
The surgical technologist notices smoke and flames coming
from the drape surrounding the surgical site. Which of the
following actions should the surgical technologist take?
Smother the drape with a wet sterile towel.
Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled
dry?
Microfibrillar collagen/Avitene
The surgical team prepares the room for a trauma case. The
nurse is notified by the ER that the patient is a 3-year-old
female with a gunshot wound. In preparing the room for the
patient's arrival, the surgical technologist should ensure that
the room is
maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
The surgeon is closing skin with the final stitch and all
counts are complete. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist have ready for next step? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.)
, Wet sponge, Dry sponge, ABD pad
A patient is undergoing a right partial pneumonectomy.
Which of the following drains should the surgical
technologist prepare for placement at the end of the case?
Chest tube
During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where
should the surgical technologist bring the endo GIA after
surgery?
Decontamination area
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon
states that she will repair the vessel after bleeding is
controlled. Which needle type would she most likely require
to complete this task?
Tapered needle
Which of the following instruments can be decontaminated in
a washer-sterilizer?
Laser coated instrument set
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon
performs a cholangiogram. The circulator delivers 30cc of
undiluted contrast medium to the surgical technologist. The
surgeon prefers his contrast medium diluted 50/50 with
saline. To complete the cholangiogram, the surgeon uses
two 20cc syringes of the 50/50 contrast medium, and two
20cc syringes of saline. Which of the following is the total
amount of contrast medium used during the procedure?
20cc
The surgical technologist prepared a breast lump to send as
a frozen section to pathology. The surgical technologist
should pass off the specimen placed
on a telfa pad.
For which of the following drains is a sterile safety pin used?
Penrose
A surgical technologist (ST) is notified of a burn patient
coming into the OR for a debridement. The ST volunteers to
assist in transporting the patient from the patient's room to
Questions and Verified Answers Detailed
Answers Latest A+
Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-
Dick test on an autoclave?
Amount of air removed from the autoclave
The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed
in the Sims position. Which of the following actions prevents
the likelihood of an intraoperative positioning injury to the
brachial plexus?
Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm
disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the following is the
correct method for completing this prep?
Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest,
prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed,
keeping the arm away from the bed.
Which of the following instruments is used to extend the
arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy?
potts smith
During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the
surgeon requests assistance with retracting the spermatic
cord. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
provide?
moist Penrose
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler
position with head secured by craniotomy headrest. Which of
the following locations indicates correct application of the
safety strap?
2 inches above the knees
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile
supplies for an abdominal hysterectomy on a 300 lb. patient.
After reviewing the preference card, which of the following
,items should the technologist hold in order to watch costs?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Closing suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
Which of the following retractors will the surgical
technologist need for an emergent bring back case on a
450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient?
bookwalter
In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical
technologist should anticipate using which of the following
sutures?
7-0 Prolene
Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient
after a Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar Fusion (PLIF), the
circulator notices bleeding at the surgical site and notifies
the surgeon. The surgical technologist has broken sterility to
help move the patient. Which of the following actions should
the surgical technologist take?
Prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy
excision. The patient has been under anesthesia for an hour
and is starting to show signs of extreme swelling. Which of
the following is most critical to monitor in order to prevent
these symptoms?
Fluid intake and output
During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using
a Balfour retractor. Which type of nerve injury is possible if
this retractor is placed incorrectly inside the patient?
Femoral
The surgical technologist is preparing the OR suite for a
patient's transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Which of the following supplies should the surgical
technologist anticipate?
Continuous bladder irrigation solution
The surgical technologist hears a patient entering the
operating room state verbally that he doesn't want the
,surgery and fears he will not survive. The surgical
technologist must inform the
circulating nurse.
The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in
positioning the patient for a total hip arthroplasty. How can
the surgical technologist plan for placing the patient in this
position?
Position the beanbag or pegboard on the surgical table.
The surgeon is using staples to close the skin on an
abdominal incision after performing an exploratory
laparotomy. Which of the following pickups should the
surgical technologist use for this step?
adson
A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To
prevent the risk of skin and neurovascular pressure or injury
when the patient is placed in stirrups in the lithotomy
position, which of the following must the surgical team do?
Have adequate padding available in room.
The surgical technologist notices smoke and flames coming
from the drape surrounding the surgical site. Which of the
following actions should the surgical technologist take?
Smother the drape with a wet sterile towel.
Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled
dry?
Microfibrillar collagen/Avitene
The surgical team prepares the room for a trauma case. The
nurse is notified by the ER that the patient is a 3-year-old
female with a gunshot wound. In preparing the room for the
patient's arrival, the surgical technologist should ensure that
the room is
maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
The surgeon is closing skin with the final stitch and all
counts are complete. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist have ready for next step? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.)
, Wet sponge, Dry sponge, ABD pad
A patient is undergoing a right partial pneumonectomy.
Which of the following drains should the surgical
technologist prepare for placement at the end of the case?
Chest tube
During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where
should the surgical technologist bring the endo GIA after
surgery?
Decontamination area
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon
states that she will repair the vessel after bleeding is
controlled. Which needle type would she most likely require
to complete this task?
Tapered needle
Which of the following instruments can be decontaminated in
a washer-sterilizer?
Laser coated instrument set
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon
performs a cholangiogram. The circulator delivers 30cc of
undiluted contrast medium to the surgical technologist. The
surgeon prefers his contrast medium diluted 50/50 with
saline. To complete the cholangiogram, the surgeon uses
two 20cc syringes of the 50/50 contrast medium, and two
20cc syringes of saline. Which of the following is the total
amount of contrast medium used during the procedure?
20cc
The surgical technologist prepared a breast lump to send as
a frozen section to pathology. The surgical technologist
should pass off the specimen placed
on a telfa pad.
For which of the following drains is a sterile safety pin used?
Penrose
A surgical technologist (ST) is notified of a burn patient
coming into the OR for a debridement. The ST volunteers to
assist in transporting the patient from the patient's room to
