NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE
EXAM 5 Questions and Verified Answers
Detailed Answers A+
Questions 1. Which of the following instruments is
sterilized by Ethylene oxide gas?
fiberoptic endoscope
Questions 2. What is the minimum number of
individuals required to transfer an anesthetized
patient from the OR
table to the stretcher?
4
Questions 3. What is the last step in preparing
surgical instruments for use after sterilization?
Opening the sterile package in the OR
Questions 4. Which of the following drapes is non-
fenestrated?
U-Drape
Questions 5. Healthcare workers should do the
following in the event of a live gunman in the building,
except which
one?
Freeze
Questions 6. You're scrubbing a tibial fracture with an
orthopedic surgeon. The Bovie and suction have been
passed off the field to the patient's right and plugged
in. During the case, the suction tubing (with the
tip attached) slides off the field and drops below
,sterile on the patient's left. What is the correct action
to take?
Cut the tubing over the patient with a heavy scissor, let
both sides drop to the floor and ask the circulator to open
a new suction tubing and tip.
Questions 7. Which instrument is used to prepare and
pass off a tympanostomy tube to the surgeon during a
myringotomy?
House alligator ear forceps
Questions 8. What is the most important reason why
should surgical gut suture be kept away from heat
sources?
Surgical gut is packaged in flammable liquid
Questions 9. According to The Joint Commission,
what is required regarding medications and solutions
during breaks or shift changes in surgical settings?
Entering and exiting staff must review all
designated area during breaks.
medications and their labels for patient
records and legal safety.
Questions 10. Which is a negative consequence of
failing to update a doctor's preference card for the
OR?
Higher costs due to unused or incorrect
Questions 11. Which of the following best describes
the main reason for suctioning during a procedure?
To provide better visualization of the
procedure site
, Questions 12. Which of the following steps are
essential for correctly assembling instruments
intraoperatively?
Aligning instrument tips and locking
mechanisms correctly.
Questions 13. The abdomen is divided into how many
quadrants, and what are they called?
Four quadrants: Right Upper, Left Upper, Right Lower,
Left Lower
Questions 14. These details should be checked
before opening sterile items, or adding them to the
sterile field, except which one?
Verify with the surgeon that each item will be needed on
the case
Questions 15. Specimens may be placed in a
preservative solution for transport to the lab, except
which of the following?
Stones
Questions 16. How can a surgical tech recognize a
hematoma at a surgical site?
By identifying signs such as swelling,
discoloration, and increased firmness
Questions 17. If a patient falls because he or she was
left unattended, the OR team member could be cited in
a lawsuit for which of the following?
Abandonment
Questions 18. What is the correct sequence for
surgical prepping and draping?
Apply antiseptic solution, allow to air dry, then drape the
surgical site
EXAM 5 Questions and Verified Answers
Detailed Answers A+
Questions 1. Which of the following instruments is
sterilized by Ethylene oxide gas?
fiberoptic endoscope
Questions 2. What is the minimum number of
individuals required to transfer an anesthetized
patient from the OR
table to the stretcher?
4
Questions 3. What is the last step in preparing
surgical instruments for use after sterilization?
Opening the sterile package in the OR
Questions 4. Which of the following drapes is non-
fenestrated?
U-Drape
Questions 5. Healthcare workers should do the
following in the event of a live gunman in the building,
except which
one?
Freeze
Questions 6. You're scrubbing a tibial fracture with an
orthopedic surgeon. The Bovie and suction have been
passed off the field to the patient's right and plugged
in. During the case, the suction tubing (with the
tip attached) slides off the field and drops below
,sterile on the patient's left. What is the correct action
to take?
Cut the tubing over the patient with a heavy scissor, let
both sides drop to the floor and ask the circulator to open
a new suction tubing and tip.
Questions 7. Which instrument is used to prepare and
pass off a tympanostomy tube to the surgeon during a
myringotomy?
House alligator ear forceps
Questions 8. What is the most important reason why
should surgical gut suture be kept away from heat
sources?
Surgical gut is packaged in flammable liquid
Questions 9. According to The Joint Commission,
what is required regarding medications and solutions
during breaks or shift changes in surgical settings?
Entering and exiting staff must review all
designated area during breaks.
medications and their labels for patient
records and legal safety.
Questions 10. Which is a negative consequence of
failing to update a doctor's preference card for the
OR?
Higher costs due to unused or incorrect
Questions 11. Which of the following best describes
the main reason for suctioning during a procedure?
To provide better visualization of the
procedure site
, Questions 12. Which of the following steps are
essential for correctly assembling instruments
intraoperatively?
Aligning instrument tips and locking
mechanisms correctly.
Questions 13. The abdomen is divided into how many
quadrants, and what are they called?
Four quadrants: Right Upper, Left Upper, Right Lower,
Left Lower
Questions 14. These details should be checked
before opening sterile items, or adding them to the
sterile field, except which one?
Verify with the surgeon that each item will be needed on
the case
Questions 15. Specimens may be placed in a
preservative solution for transport to the lab, except
which of the following?
Stones
Questions 16. How can a surgical tech recognize a
hematoma at a surgical site?
By identifying signs such as swelling,
discoloration, and increased firmness
Questions 17. If a patient falls because he or she was
left unattended, the OR team member could be cited in
a lawsuit for which of the following?
Abandonment
Questions 18. What is the correct sequence for
surgical prepping and draping?
Apply antiseptic solution, allow to air dry, then drape the
surgical site
