NCCT-TSC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST EXAM
FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
● A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________.
Answer: Collapsed lung
● What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? Answer:
Metzenbaum
● What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled
instruments in a basin when preparing for the decontamination process
at the completion of a case? Answer: Enzyme detergent
● Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for
__________. Answer: Hypothermia
● Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps
that are kept in a small rigid container on the back table during the
surgical procedure? Answer: Close container and dispose in the larger,
puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the biohazard symbol
● What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical
field? Answer: Sterile saline
,● What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart
transported to from the operating room after the case? Answer:
Decontamination room
● Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms? Answer: The
bedside cart is positioned close to the patient
● Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated position that
can be used for reconstructive breast or shoulder surgery? Answer:
Modified Fowler's
● Which of the following surgical attire is applied first? Answer:
Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
● Which of the following could be considered an example of
bioterrorism? Answer: Release of mycotoxins
● Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container?
Answer: On the container
● Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled
gown and gloves at the end of the procedure? Answer: The gown is
removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last
, ● Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms by its
evolutionary descent as either a plant or animal? Answer: Linnean
system
● Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder?
Answer: Ureters
● Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen
first? Answer: Ream
● Which type of retractors stay open without assistance? Answer: Self-
retaining
● When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist
verify? Answer: The string is attached to the sponge
● Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from instruments
to prepare for the decontamination process? Answer: Sterile-water
soaked sponge
● Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and diseases
during a wake of a disaster? Answer: Sanitation
FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
● A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________.
Answer: Collapsed lung
● What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? Answer:
Metzenbaum
● What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled
instruments in a basin when preparing for the decontamination process
at the completion of a case? Answer: Enzyme detergent
● Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for
__________. Answer: Hypothermia
● Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps
that are kept in a small rigid container on the back table during the
surgical procedure? Answer: Close container and dispose in the larger,
puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the biohazard symbol
● What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical
field? Answer: Sterile saline
,● What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart
transported to from the operating room after the case? Answer:
Decontamination room
● Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms? Answer: The
bedside cart is positioned close to the patient
● Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated position that
can be used for reconstructive breast or shoulder surgery? Answer:
Modified Fowler's
● Which of the following surgical attire is applied first? Answer:
Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
● Which of the following could be considered an example of
bioterrorism? Answer: Release of mycotoxins
● Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container?
Answer: On the container
● Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled
gown and gloves at the end of the procedure? Answer: The gown is
removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last
, ● Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms by its
evolutionary descent as either a plant or animal? Answer: Linnean
system
● Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder?
Answer: Ureters
● Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen
first? Answer: Ream
● Which type of retractors stay open without assistance? Answer: Self-
retaining
● When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist
verify? Answer: The string is attached to the sponge
● Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from instruments
to prepare for the decontamination process? Answer: Sterile-water
soaked sponge
● Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and diseases
during a wake of a disaster? Answer: Sanitation
