NCCT REVIEW- SURGICAL TECH
Following-a-triple-bypass-surgery,-a-patient-goes-into-cardiac-arrest.-Which-of-the-
following-is-the-primary-responsibility-of-the-surgical-technologist?
A.-Remove-sharps-from-sterile-field.
B.-Retrieve-the-automated-external-defibrillator.
C.-Remain-in-gown-and-gloves-to-preserve-the-sterile-field.
D.-Assist-the-surgeon-in-delivering-chest-compressions.---ans-✔✔C.-Remain-in-gown-and-
gloves-to-preserve-the-sterile-field.
After-a-completion-of-a-CABG,-the-circulating-nurse-states-"Dressings-are-on-and-we-
have-another-case-to-follow.-Go-ahead-and-clean-up-your-table."-Which-of-the-following-
statement-is-the-best-reaction?
A.-"I'll-breakdown;-I-have-a-knife-handle-loaded."
B.-"Agreed,-the-patient-dressings-are-on."
C.-"I-will-once-the-patient-is-out."
D.-"Agreed,-it-will-allow-for-a-quick-turnover."---ans-✔✔C.-"I-will-once-the-patient-is-out."
After-a-final-count-is-performed-following-an-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm,-which-of-the-
following-should-the-surgical-technologist-do-immediately-after-dressing-the-wound?
A.-Dispose-of-sharps-in-an-approved-container.
B.-Place-a-wet-towel-over-all-instruments-with-box-locks-open,-place-in-a-leak-proof-
container-and-transport-to-decontamination.
C.-Gather-unused-supplies-to-be-returned-in-the-supply-room.
D.-Wait-to-break-down-the-set-up-until-the-patient-has-been-transported-to-the-ICU.---ans-
✔✔D.-Wait-to-break-down-the-set-up-until-the-patient-has-been-transported-to-the-ICU.
The-patient-has-just-had-an-anterior-cervical-discectomy-and-fusion.-After-the-patient-
coughs-hard;-the-incision-sight-starts-to-expand-quickly.-The-patient-is-now-having-trouble-
breathing.-Which-of-the-following-has-the-patient-most-likely-developed?
A.-pneumothorax
B.-hematoma
C.-pulmonary-embolism
D.-blood-clot---ans-✔✔B.-hematoma
5.-Place-the-options-below-in-the-correct-order-for-removal-of-surgical-drapes.-(Click-and-
drag-the-options-in-the-left-column-to-their-correct-position-in-the-right-column.)
A.-Towels-and-towel-clips-are-removed.
, B.-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressings-as-the-drape-is-rolled-over-the-area-to-
facilitate-removal-of-the-remainder-of-the-drape.
C.-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressing-in-place-while-anesthesia-releases-the-
clamps.
D.-The-drape-is-rolled-as-it-is-removed,-containing-any-biohazardous-material-or-
disposable-items.
E.-The-drape-is-placed-in-the-linen-or-waste-receptacle-as-needed.
F.-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressing-in-place-while-anesthesia-releases-the-
clamps.,-The-drape-is-rolled-as-it-is-removed,-containing-any-biohazardous-material-or-
disposable-items.,-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressings-as-the-drape-is-rolled-
over-the-area-to-facilitate-removal-of-the-remainder-o---ans-✔✔F.-The-surgical-
technologist-holds-the-dressing-in-place-while-anesthesia-releases-the-clamps.,-The-
drape-is-rolled-as-it-is-removed,-containing-any-biohazardous-material-or-disposable-
items.,-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressings-as-the-drape-is-rolled-over-the-area-
to-facilitate-removal-of-the-remainder-of-the-drape.,-The-drape-is-placed-in-the-linen-or-
waste-receptacle-as-needed.,-Towels-and-towel-clips-are-removed.
Alcohol-prep-solutions-destroy-microorganisms-through-desiccation.-Therefore,-it-would-
not-be-used-on-which-prep-area?
A.-mucous-membranes
B.-abdomen
C.-neck
D.-scrotum---ans-✔✔A.-mucous-membranes
A-surgical-technologist-is-preparing-to-do-a-surgical-skin-prep-for-an-abdominal-
procedure.-Place-the-locations-below-in-the-correct-order-of-preparation.-(Click-and-drag-
the-options-in-the-left-column-to-their-correct-position-in-the-right-column.)
A.-sides-of-the-body
B.-groin
C.-incision-site
D.-outward
E.-incision-site,-outward,-sides-of-the-body,-groin---ans-✔✔E.-incision-site,-outward,-sides-
of-the-body,-groin
When-removing-PPE,-it-is-important-to-remove
A.-gown-before-gloves.
B.-gloves-before-gown.
C.-eye-protection-after-mask.
D.-mask-after-eye-protection.---ans-✔✔A.-gown-before-gloves.
When-performing-a-bowel-resection,-it-is-appropriate-for-the-surgical-technologist-to-
change-gloves
A.-when-the-surgeon-begins-to-suture-the-anastomosis.
B.-prior-to-the-anastomosis-to-ensure-an-uncontaminated-suture-line.
C.-after-the-final-suture-has-been-placed-and-the-anastomosis-is-complete.
Following-a-triple-bypass-surgery,-a-patient-goes-into-cardiac-arrest.-Which-of-the-
following-is-the-primary-responsibility-of-the-surgical-technologist?
A.-Remove-sharps-from-sterile-field.
B.-Retrieve-the-automated-external-defibrillator.
C.-Remain-in-gown-and-gloves-to-preserve-the-sterile-field.
D.-Assist-the-surgeon-in-delivering-chest-compressions.---ans-✔✔C.-Remain-in-gown-and-
gloves-to-preserve-the-sterile-field.
After-a-completion-of-a-CABG,-the-circulating-nurse-states-"Dressings-are-on-and-we-
have-another-case-to-follow.-Go-ahead-and-clean-up-your-table."-Which-of-the-following-
statement-is-the-best-reaction?
A.-"I'll-breakdown;-I-have-a-knife-handle-loaded."
B.-"Agreed,-the-patient-dressings-are-on."
C.-"I-will-once-the-patient-is-out."
D.-"Agreed,-it-will-allow-for-a-quick-turnover."---ans-✔✔C.-"I-will-once-the-patient-is-out."
After-a-final-count-is-performed-following-an-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm,-which-of-the-
following-should-the-surgical-technologist-do-immediately-after-dressing-the-wound?
A.-Dispose-of-sharps-in-an-approved-container.
B.-Place-a-wet-towel-over-all-instruments-with-box-locks-open,-place-in-a-leak-proof-
container-and-transport-to-decontamination.
C.-Gather-unused-supplies-to-be-returned-in-the-supply-room.
D.-Wait-to-break-down-the-set-up-until-the-patient-has-been-transported-to-the-ICU.---ans-
✔✔D.-Wait-to-break-down-the-set-up-until-the-patient-has-been-transported-to-the-ICU.
The-patient-has-just-had-an-anterior-cervical-discectomy-and-fusion.-After-the-patient-
coughs-hard;-the-incision-sight-starts-to-expand-quickly.-The-patient-is-now-having-trouble-
breathing.-Which-of-the-following-has-the-patient-most-likely-developed?
A.-pneumothorax
B.-hematoma
C.-pulmonary-embolism
D.-blood-clot---ans-✔✔B.-hematoma
5.-Place-the-options-below-in-the-correct-order-for-removal-of-surgical-drapes.-(Click-and-
drag-the-options-in-the-left-column-to-their-correct-position-in-the-right-column.)
A.-Towels-and-towel-clips-are-removed.
, B.-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressings-as-the-drape-is-rolled-over-the-area-to-
facilitate-removal-of-the-remainder-of-the-drape.
C.-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressing-in-place-while-anesthesia-releases-the-
clamps.
D.-The-drape-is-rolled-as-it-is-removed,-containing-any-biohazardous-material-or-
disposable-items.
E.-The-drape-is-placed-in-the-linen-or-waste-receptacle-as-needed.
F.-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressing-in-place-while-anesthesia-releases-the-
clamps.,-The-drape-is-rolled-as-it-is-removed,-containing-any-biohazardous-material-or-
disposable-items.,-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressings-as-the-drape-is-rolled-
over-the-area-to-facilitate-removal-of-the-remainder-o---ans-✔✔F.-The-surgical-
technologist-holds-the-dressing-in-place-while-anesthesia-releases-the-clamps.,-The-
drape-is-rolled-as-it-is-removed,-containing-any-biohazardous-material-or-disposable-
items.,-The-surgical-technologist-holds-the-dressings-as-the-drape-is-rolled-over-the-area-
to-facilitate-removal-of-the-remainder-of-the-drape.,-The-drape-is-placed-in-the-linen-or-
waste-receptacle-as-needed.,-Towels-and-towel-clips-are-removed.
Alcohol-prep-solutions-destroy-microorganisms-through-desiccation.-Therefore,-it-would-
not-be-used-on-which-prep-area?
A.-mucous-membranes
B.-abdomen
C.-neck
D.-scrotum---ans-✔✔A.-mucous-membranes
A-surgical-technologist-is-preparing-to-do-a-surgical-skin-prep-for-an-abdominal-
procedure.-Place-the-locations-below-in-the-correct-order-of-preparation.-(Click-and-drag-
the-options-in-the-left-column-to-their-correct-position-in-the-right-column.)
A.-sides-of-the-body
B.-groin
C.-incision-site
D.-outward
E.-incision-site,-outward,-sides-of-the-body,-groin---ans-✔✔E.-incision-site,-outward,-sides-
of-the-body,-groin
When-removing-PPE,-it-is-important-to-remove
A.-gown-before-gloves.
B.-gloves-before-gown.
C.-eye-protection-after-mask.
D.-mask-after-eye-protection.---ans-✔✔A.-gown-before-gloves.
When-performing-a-bowel-resection,-it-is-appropriate-for-the-surgical-technologist-to-
change-gloves
A.-when-the-surgeon-begins-to-suture-the-anastomosis.
B.-prior-to-the-anastomosis-to-ensure-an-uncontaminated-suture-line.
C.-after-the-final-suture-has-been-placed-and-the-anastomosis-is-complete.
