NCCT Surgical Technology Terms &
Instruments Exam| Updated 2026/2027|
Questions With Correct Answers| Pass
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1. Surgicel - ANSWER -A specially treated form of surgical gauze that is a
hemostatic agent
2. Myomectomy - ANSWER -the surgical removal of uterine fibroids
3. Gastrostomy - ANSWER -creation of an artificial opening into the
stomach
4. Ray tech - ANSWER -Xray sponge
5. Laminectomy - ANSWER -the surgical removal of a lamina, or posterior
portion, of a vertebra
6. Gel foam - ANSWER -type of absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is
made from purified pork skin gelatin; available in either pad or powder
form; it is placed over an area of bleeding to control hemorrhage
7. Rhytidectomy - ANSWER -excision of wrinkles (facelift)
8. SCD sleeve - ANSWER -sequential compression device
9. Lap sponges - ANSWER -soft, have high absorbency, and are packaged
pre-washed. All edges are folded in and stitched with cotton thread,
preventing the possibility of any loose fibers. Latex Free.
10.Vasopressor - ANSWER -drug that constricts or narrows the diameter of a
blood vessel
, 11.Anticoagulant - ANSWER -slows coagulation and prevents new clots
from forming
12.Heparin - ANSWER -Anticoagulant
13.Prostatectomy - ANSWER -excision of the prostate gland
14.Bair hugger - ANSWER -A blanket that distributes the warm air around
the patient's body, creating a warm environment.
15.Vessel loop - ANSWER -A device used to retract a vessel during surgery
16.Mandibulectomy - ANSWER -removal of the mandible
17.PASS - ANSWER -Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
18.Methylene blue - ANSWER -a staining dye/indicator that interacts with
nucleic acid molecules and proteins, turning them to a very dark blue color
19.Arthroplasty - ANSWER -surgical repair of a joint
20.Bronchodilator - ANSWER -agent causing the bronchi to widen
21.Active electrode - ANSWER -Electrode of an electrotherapy device that
is used on the area to be treated.
22.Vitrectomy - ANSWER -surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous
humor
23.Arthroscopy - ANSWER -visual examination of a joint
24.Trocar - ANSWER -sharply pointed surgical instrument used in cavity
embalming to aspirate the cavities and inject cavity fluid; the trocar may also
be used for supplemental hypodermic embalming
25.Vasodilator - ANSWER -agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels
Instruments Exam| Updated 2026/2027|
Questions With Correct Answers| Pass
Assured
1. Surgicel - ANSWER -A specially treated form of surgical gauze that is a
hemostatic agent
2. Myomectomy - ANSWER -the surgical removal of uterine fibroids
3. Gastrostomy - ANSWER -creation of an artificial opening into the
stomach
4. Ray tech - ANSWER -Xray sponge
5. Laminectomy - ANSWER -the surgical removal of a lamina, or posterior
portion, of a vertebra
6. Gel foam - ANSWER -type of absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is
made from purified pork skin gelatin; available in either pad or powder
form; it is placed over an area of bleeding to control hemorrhage
7. Rhytidectomy - ANSWER -excision of wrinkles (facelift)
8. SCD sleeve - ANSWER -sequential compression device
9. Lap sponges - ANSWER -soft, have high absorbency, and are packaged
pre-washed. All edges are folded in and stitched with cotton thread,
preventing the possibility of any loose fibers. Latex Free.
10.Vasopressor - ANSWER -drug that constricts or narrows the diameter of a
blood vessel
, 11.Anticoagulant - ANSWER -slows coagulation and prevents new clots
from forming
12.Heparin - ANSWER -Anticoagulant
13.Prostatectomy - ANSWER -excision of the prostate gland
14.Bair hugger - ANSWER -A blanket that distributes the warm air around
the patient's body, creating a warm environment.
15.Vessel loop - ANSWER -A device used to retract a vessel during surgery
16.Mandibulectomy - ANSWER -removal of the mandible
17.PASS - ANSWER -Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
18.Methylene blue - ANSWER -a staining dye/indicator that interacts with
nucleic acid molecules and proteins, turning them to a very dark blue color
19.Arthroplasty - ANSWER -surgical repair of a joint
20.Bronchodilator - ANSWER -agent causing the bronchi to widen
21.Active electrode - ANSWER -Electrode of an electrotherapy device that
is used on the area to be treated.
22.Vitrectomy - ANSWER -surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous
humor
23.Arthroscopy - ANSWER -visual examination of a joint
24.Trocar - ANSWER -sharply pointed surgical instrument used in cavity
embalming to aspirate the cavities and inject cavity fluid; the trocar may also
be used for supplemental hypodermic embalming
25.Vasodilator - ANSWER -agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels
