2025 NCCT SCRUB TECH PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS
After-a-surgical-procedure,-non-sharp-infectious-waste-is-separated-from-the-other-waste-
and-placed-in-which-of-the-following?
Plastic-trash-bag
Biohazard-bag
Yellow-plastic-bag
Standard-trash-bag---Biohazard-Bad
These-are-examples-of-airborne-contamination,-except-which-one?
An-orderly-assisting-with-turnover-who-has-a-deep-cough-and-a-loose-surgical-mask.
The-plume-of-smoke-from-a-Bovie-in-a-case-with-a-fungal-infection.
A-sneeze-in-the-locker-room-from-a-coworker-whose-child-is-sick.
A-hair-tie-accidentally-flipped-by-the-nurse-landing-on-the-back-table.---A-hair-tie-
accidentally-flipped-by-the-nurse-landing-on-the-back-table.
Of-these-options,-which-is-an-example-of-a-three-layer-dressing?
4x4s
Xeroform
Band-Aid
Ace-wrap---Band-Aid
What-is-the-most-important-reason-why-should-surgical-gut-suture-be-kept-away-from-
heat-sources?
,Heat-can-soften-the-suture,-causing-it-to-break-easily.
Surgical-gut-is-packaged-in-flammable-liquid.
Heat-will-dry-out-the-gut-and-cause-it-to-fray.
Gut-is-made-from-organic-material-and-heat-may-alter-it.---Surgical-gut-is-packaged-in-
flammable-liquid.
After-stepping-away-from-the-sterile-field-to-gown-the-surgeon,-the-surgical-tech-lets-the-
gown-unfold-in-front-of-them,-and-realized-it-was-being-held-backwards-because-the-
inside-of-the-gown-is-facing-the-surgical-tech.-What-is-the-correct-thing-to-do?
Drop-it,-and-ask-the-circulator-to-open-a-new-gown-for-the-surgeon.
The-tech-should-bring-their-hands-together,-alternate-the-sides-and-rotate-the-gown.
Put-the-whole-gown-down-on-the-back-table,-and-pick-it-up-the-correct-way.
Get-both-tech-and-surgeon-new-gowns/gloves-since-the-inside-of-the-gown-in-unsterile.---
The-tech-should-bring-their-hands-together,-alternate-the-sides-and-rotate-the-gown.
The-surgeon-is-closing-multiple-incisions-with-the-suture-that-was-included-on-the-DPC.-
The-surgical-tech-can-see-he/she-may-not-have-enough-to-finish-the-closure.-What-is-the-
most-correct-action-to-take?
Do-nothing.-If-he-needs-more-suture,-he/she-will-ask-for-it.
Ask-the-surgeon-how-many-more-sutures-he-would-like-to-have-opened.
Ask-the-nurse-to-have-more-of-the-suture-in-the-room-in-case-it-is-needed.
Have-the-nurse-open-a-few-more-packs-of-the-suture,-better-to-have-extra-if-needed.---Ask-
the-nurse-to-have-more-of-the-suture-in-the-room-in-case-it-is-needed.
Absorbable-suture-is-generally-preferred-for-suturing-which-of-the-following-tissue-types?
Osseous
Periosteum
Tendon
Ligament---Periosteum
,The-following-statements-regarding-gowning-another-person-are-true,-except-which-one?
Open-the-hand-towel-and-lay-it-on-the-person's-hand.
Hand-the-folded-gown-to-the-person-at-the-neckband.
Keep-hands-on-the-outside-of-the-gown-under-a-protective-cuff.
Release-the-gown-once-the-person-touches-it-with-their-left-hand.---Hand-the-folded-gown-
to-the-person-at-the-neckband.
During-an-ankle-procedure-the-surgeon-asks-for-a-small-self-retaining-retractor.-Which-of-
the-following-instruments-should-you-give-the-surgeon?
Weitlaner
Morrison
Hibbs
Deaver---Weitlaner
What-is-the-last-step-in-preparing-surgical-instruments-for-use-after-sterilization?
Inspecting-for-moisture.
Checking-the-expiration-dates.
Storing-in-a-cool-environment.
Opening-the-sterile-package-in-the-OR.---Opening-the-sterile-package-in-the-OR.
These-are-accurate-reasons-why-quaternary-compounds-are-used-to-disinfect-the-OR,-
except-which-one?
Low-cost-alternative
Kills-viruses-and-spores
Easily-mixes-with-water
Odorless-and-non-corrosive---Kills-viruses-and-spores
During-a-surgical-procedure-involving-delicate-and-easily-damaged-tissue,-which-type-of-
suture-needle-is-the-most-appropriate-to-minimize-tissue-trauma-and-ensure-secure-
tissue-approximation?
, Cutting-needle
Tapered-needle
Reverse-cutting-needle
Blunt-tipped-needle---Tapered-needle
What-bacterial-spore-is-used-as-a-biological-indicator-for-steam-sterilization?
Bacillus-atrophaeus
Geobacillus-stearothermophilus
Clostridium-tetani
Staphylococcus-aureus---Geobacillus-stearothermophilus
Is-the-back-of-the-wrap-around-style-surgical-gown-considered-sterile?
Yes,-as-long-as-the-tech-is-confident-that-nothing-unsterile-has-come-in-contact-with-the-
back-of-the-gown.
Yes,-the-gown-and-the-gowning-procedure-are-designed-so-that-the-entirety-of-the-gown-
can-remain-sterile-throughout-the-case.
No,-since-the-back-of-the-gown-cannot-be-seen-by-the-tech-it-is-considered-unsterile.
No,-the-circulator-touches-the-back-of-the-gown-when-they-secure-it.---No,-since-the-back-
of-the-gown-cannot-be-seen-by-the-tech-it-is-considered-unsterile.
Which-of-the-following-is-the-most-likely-to-be-used-when-applying-a-sterile-dressing-to-a-
skin-graft-recipient-site?
Bolster
ABD-pad
4x4's
Steri-strips---Bolster
Which-of-the-following-is-defined-as-an-undesirable-and-unacceptable-effect-of-
medications?
EXAM QUESTIONS
After-a-surgical-procedure,-non-sharp-infectious-waste-is-separated-from-the-other-waste-
and-placed-in-which-of-the-following?
Plastic-trash-bag
Biohazard-bag
Yellow-plastic-bag
Standard-trash-bag---Biohazard-Bad
These-are-examples-of-airborne-contamination,-except-which-one?
An-orderly-assisting-with-turnover-who-has-a-deep-cough-and-a-loose-surgical-mask.
The-plume-of-smoke-from-a-Bovie-in-a-case-with-a-fungal-infection.
A-sneeze-in-the-locker-room-from-a-coworker-whose-child-is-sick.
A-hair-tie-accidentally-flipped-by-the-nurse-landing-on-the-back-table.---A-hair-tie-
accidentally-flipped-by-the-nurse-landing-on-the-back-table.
Of-these-options,-which-is-an-example-of-a-three-layer-dressing?
4x4s
Xeroform
Band-Aid
Ace-wrap---Band-Aid
What-is-the-most-important-reason-why-should-surgical-gut-suture-be-kept-away-from-
heat-sources?
,Heat-can-soften-the-suture,-causing-it-to-break-easily.
Surgical-gut-is-packaged-in-flammable-liquid.
Heat-will-dry-out-the-gut-and-cause-it-to-fray.
Gut-is-made-from-organic-material-and-heat-may-alter-it.---Surgical-gut-is-packaged-in-
flammable-liquid.
After-stepping-away-from-the-sterile-field-to-gown-the-surgeon,-the-surgical-tech-lets-the-
gown-unfold-in-front-of-them,-and-realized-it-was-being-held-backwards-because-the-
inside-of-the-gown-is-facing-the-surgical-tech.-What-is-the-correct-thing-to-do?
Drop-it,-and-ask-the-circulator-to-open-a-new-gown-for-the-surgeon.
The-tech-should-bring-their-hands-together,-alternate-the-sides-and-rotate-the-gown.
Put-the-whole-gown-down-on-the-back-table,-and-pick-it-up-the-correct-way.
Get-both-tech-and-surgeon-new-gowns/gloves-since-the-inside-of-the-gown-in-unsterile.---
The-tech-should-bring-their-hands-together,-alternate-the-sides-and-rotate-the-gown.
The-surgeon-is-closing-multiple-incisions-with-the-suture-that-was-included-on-the-DPC.-
The-surgical-tech-can-see-he/she-may-not-have-enough-to-finish-the-closure.-What-is-the-
most-correct-action-to-take?
Do-nothing.-If-he-needs-more-suture,-he/she-will-ask-for-it.
Ask-the-surgeon-how-many-more-sutures-he-would-like-to-have-opened.
Ask-the-nurse-to-have-more-of-the-suture-in-the-room-in-case-it-is-needed.
Have-the-nurse-open-a-few-more-packs-of-the-suture,-better-to-have-extra-if-needed.---Ask-
the-nurse-to-have-more-of-the-suture-in-the-room-in-case-it-is-needed.
Absorbable-suture-is-generally-preferred-for-suturing-which-of-the-following-tissue-types?
Osseous
Periosteum
Tendon
Ligament---Periosteum
,The-following-statements-regarding-gowning-another-person-are-true,-except-which-one?
Open-the-hand-towel-and-lay-it-on-the-person's-hand.
Hand-the-folded-gown-to-the-person-at-the-neckband.
Keep-hands-on-the-outside-of-the-gown-under-a-protective-cuff.
Release-the-gown-once-the-person-touches-it-with-their-left-hand.---Hand-the-folded-gown-
to-the-person-at-the-neckband.
During-an-ankle-procedure-the-surgeon-asks-for-a-small-self-retaining-retractor.-Which-of-
the-following-instruments-should-you-give-the-surgeon?
Weitlaner
Morrison
Hibbs
Deaver---Weitlaner
What-is-the-last-step-in-preparing-surgical-instruments-for-use-after-sterilization?
Inspecting-for-moisture.
Checking-the-expiration-dates.
Storing-in-a-cool-environment.
Opening-the-sterile-package-in-the-OR.---Opening-the-sterile-package-in-the-OR.
These-are-accurate-reasons-why-quaternary-compounds-are-used-to-disinfect-the-OR,-
except-which-one?
Low-cost-alternative
Kills-viruses-and-spores
Easily-mixes-with-water
Odorless-and-non-corrosive---Kills-viruses-and-spores
During-a-surgical-procedure-involving-delicate-and-easily-damaged-tissue,-which-type-of-
suture-needle-is-the-most-appropriate-to-minimize-tissue-trauma-and-ensure-secure-
tissue-approximation?
, Cutting-needle
Tapered-needle
Reverse-cutting-needle
Blunt-tipped-needle---Tapered-needle
What-bacterial-spore-is-used-as-a-biological-indicator-for-steam-sterilization?
Bacillus-atrophaeus
Geobacillus-stearothermophilus
Clostridium-tetani
Staphylococcus-aureus---Geobacillus-stearothermophilus
Is-the-back-of-the-wrap-around-style-surgical-gown-considered-sterile?
Yes,-as-long-as-the-tech-is-confident-that-nothing-unsterile-has-come-in-contact-with-the-
back-of-the-gown.
Yes,-the-gown-and-the-gowning-procedure-are-designed-so-that-the-entirety-of-the-gown-
can-remain-sterile-throughout-the-case.
No,-since-the-back-of-the-gown-cannot-be-seen-by-the-tech-it-is-considered-unsterile.
No,-the-circulator-touches-the-back-of-the-gown-when-they-secure-it.---No,-since-the-back-
of-the-gown-cannot-be-seen-by-the-tech-it-is-considered-unsterile.
Which-of-the-following-is-the-most-likely-to-be-used-when-applying-a-sterile-dressing-to-a-
skin-graft-recipient-site?
Bolster
ABD-pad
4x4's
Steri-strips---Bolster
Which-of-the-following-is-defined-as-an-undesirable-and-unacceptable-effect-of-
medications?
