NCCT PRACTICE EXAM SURGICAL
TECH
The-surgical-technologist-observed-a-patient-fall-during-the-transfer-from-the-gurney-to-
the-operating-bed.-Which-of-the-following-items-are-required-in-the-incident-report?-
(Select-the-three-(3)-correct-answers.)
A.-patient's-name
B.-personnel-involved
C.-type-of-anesthesia-used
D.-location-of-the-incident
E.-patient's-weight---ans-✔✔patient's-name,-personnel-involved,-location-of-the-incident
A-patient's-dentures-are-removed-in-the-operating-room.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-
proper-procedure-for-the-care-of-the-dentures?
A.-The-recovery-room-nurse-maintains-possession-of-the-labeled-denture-cup-until-post-
surgery.
B.-The-circulator-places-the-dentures-in-a-labeled-denture-cup-and-keeps-them-with-the-
patient's-chart.
C.-The-anesthesia-provider-holds-the-labeled-denture-cup-until-the-patient-is-awake.
D.-The-charge-nurse-holds-the-labeled-denture-cup-in-a-secure-area-until-post-surgery.---
ans-✔✔The-circulator-places-the-dentures-in-a-labeled-denture-cup-and-keeps-them-with-
the-patient's-chart.
The-surgeon-begins-to-close-the-uterus-during-a-myomectomy.-Which-of-the-following-
actions-should-the-surgical-technologist-take-before-continuing-with-the-closure-of-the-
wound?
A.-Initiate-the-closing-count.
B.-Initiate-the-cavity-count.
C.-Obtain-sterile-wound-dressing-material.
D.-Weigh-the-myoma.---ans-✔✔Initiate-the-cavity-count.
The-surgical-technologist-prepared-a-breast-lump-to-send-as-a-frozen-section-to-
pathology.-The-surgical-technologist-should-pass-off-the-specimen-placed
A.-in-normal-saline.
B.-on-a-raytec-sponge.
C.-on-a-telfa-pad.
D.-in-formalin.---ans-✔✔on-a-telfa-pad.
,Which-of-the-following-steps-are-taken-after-the-surgery-has-finished-and-the-surgical-
technologist-is-breaking-scrub?
A.-Wipe-blood-off-of-gloves-and-remove-them,-then-remove-the-gown.
-B.-Using-a-gloved-hand,-untie-the-neck-of-the-gown-and-pull-away-from-the-body,-keeping-
all-blood-on-the-gown.
C.-Wipe-the-gloves-off,-grasp-the-gown-at-the-shoulders,-and-roll-the-gown-forward-into-a-
ball.
D.-Ask-the-circulator-to-assist-in-removing-the-gown-and-gloves.---ans-✔✔Wipe-the-
gloves-off,-grasp-the-gown-at-the-shoulders,-and-roll-the-gown-forward-into-a-ball.
The-patient-coming-into-surgery-is-from-northern-India.-After-induction-the-anesthesia-
provider-asks-for-hair-clippers-to-trim-the-patients-beard-to-tape-the-endotracheal-tube-in-
place.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-appropriate-action?
A.-Retrieve-the-clippers-as-this-is-medically-necessary-regardless-of-religion.-B.-Inform-
the-anesthesia-provider-of-the-patient's-religion.
C.-Consult-with-the-surgeon-as-this-was-not-on-the-consent.
D.-Provide-a-razor-as-a-better-option-than-the-hair-clipper.---ans-✔✔Inform-the-anesthesia-
provider-of-the-patient's-religion.
The-surgical-technologist-is-helping-the-surgeon-complete-a-laparoscopic-
cholecystectomy-and-the-surgeon-has-placed-the-dressing-on-the-patient.-Which-of-the-
following-should-the-surgical-technologist-do-next?
A.-Remove-the-top-glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-roll-away-the-drape-and-discard.
B.-Remove-Mayo-stand,-back-table-and-top-glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-tear-the-
drape-off-the-patient-and-discard.
C.-Remove-top-glove,-hold-dressing-in-place,-tear-the-drape-off-patient-and-discard.
D.-Remove-the-Mayo-stand,-back-table-and-top-glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-roll-
away-the-drape-and-discard.---ans-✔✔Remove-the-Mayo-stand,-back-table-and-top-
glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-roll-away-the-drape-and-discard.
During-a-small-bowel-resection-the-surgeon-intends-to-use-a-disposable-internal-stapling-
device.-When-should-the-device-be-assembled-by-the-surgical-technologist?
A.-before-the-case-starts
B.-after-the-surgeon-choses-the-device
C.-after-the-case-is-set-up
D.-once-the-patient-is-draped---ans-✔✔after-the-surgeon-choses-the-device
When-breaking-down-the-setup,-which-of-the-following-steps-should-be-completed-first?
A.-The-instruments-are-put-back-into-the-instrument-tray-and-placed-in/on-the-case-cart.
B.-All-sharps-are-contained-and-disposed-of-in-the-sharps-container.-C.-Spray-down-the-
non-disposable-instruments-with-cleaner.
D.-All-disposable-drapes-are-discarded-into-the-trash-receptacle---ans-✔✔All-sharps-are-
contained-and-disposed-of-in-the-sharps-container.
A-21-year-old-patient-is-rushed-to-the-OR-with-a-self-inflicted-stab-wound-to-the-groin.-The-
wound-is-an-inch-in-length-and-the-patient-has-flat-lined-with-a-steady-flow-of-blood-
, pumping-from-the-small-wound.-Which-of-the-following-items-should-the-surgical-
technologist-have-ready-for-the-surgeon?-(Select-the-three-(3)-correct-answers.)
A.-Yankauer-suction
B.-lap-sponges
C.-Raytec-sponges
D.-Frazier-suction
E.-knife-blade---ans-✔✔lap-sponges,-knife-blade,-Yankauer-suction
A-tornado-warning-is-in-effect-and-power-has-been-switched-to-the-generator-due-to-
downed-electrical-lines.-The-hospital's-disaster-triage-protocol-has-been-activated.-A-
surgical-procedure-is-in-progress.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-best-course-of-action-to-
ensure-patient-safety?
A.-Immediately-evacuate-the-patient-to-the-preoperative-holding-area.-
B.-Finish-the-procedure-and-evacuate-the-patient.
C.-Place-wet-towels-under-door-and-finish-the-procedure.
D.-Cover-the-back-table-until-the-storm-passes.---ans-✔✔Finish-the-procedure-and-
evacuate-the-patient.
During-an-otorhinolaryngologic-procedure,-which-of-the-following-precautions-should-the-
surgical-technologist-take-if-the-anesthesia-provider-is-using-an-uncuffed-endotracheal-
tube?
A.-Fill-the-endotracheal-tube-with-sterile-water-and-saline-to-reduce-leakage-of-oxygen.
B.-Fill-the-endotracheal-tube-with-sterile-saline-and-methylene-blue-to-check-for-leakage-
of-oxygen.
C.-Moisten-the-head-drape-around-the-field-prior-to-start-of-procedure-to-minimize-leakage-
and-reduce-heat-buildup.
D.-Moisten-sponges-and-place-around-the-field-prior-to-start-of-procedure-to-minimize-
leakage-and-reduce-heat-buildup.---ans-✔✔Moisten-sponges-and-place-around-the-field-
prior-to-start-of-procedure-to-minimize-leakage-and-reduce-heat-buildup.
In-preparation-for-a-carotid-endarterectomy-the-surgical-technologist-should-anticipate-
using-which-of-the-following-sutures?
A.-7-0-prolene
B.-7-0-chromic
C.-7-0-ethibond
D.-7-0-silk---ans-✔✔7-0-prolene
When-reviewing-the-autoclave-log,-the-surgical-technologist-should-confirm-that-which-of-
the-following-items-have-been-documented-before-using-the-instrumentation?
A.-expiration-date
B.-Sterrad-indicator
C.-exposure-temperature-D.-gas-volume---ans-✔✔exposure-temperature
When-transferring-a-patient-to-the-operation-room-table,-the-surgical-technologist-should
A.-power-off-any-medical-equipment-during-the-transfer.
TECH
The-surgical-technologist-observed-a-patient-fall-during-the-transfer-from-the-gurney-to-
the-operating-bed.-Which-of-the-following-items-are-required-in-the-incident-report?-
(Select-the-three-(3)-correct-answers.)
A.-patient's-name
B.-personnel-involved
C.-type-of-anesthesia-used
D.-location-of-the-incident
E.-patient's-weight---ans-✔✔patient's-name,-personnel-involved,-location-of-the-incident
A-patient's-dentures-are-removed-in-the-operating-room.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-
proper-procedure-for-the-care-of-the-dentures?
A.-The-recovery-room-nurse-maintains-possession-of-the-labeled-denture-cup-until-post-
surgery.
B.-The-circulator-places-the-dentures-in-a-labeled-denture-cup-and-keeps-them-with-the-
patient's-chart.
C.-The-anesthesia-provider-holds-the-labeled-denture-cup-until-the-patient-is-awake.
D.-The-charge-nurse-holds-the-labeled-denture-cup-in-a-secure-area-until-post-surgery.---
ans-✔✔The-circulator-places-the-dentures-in-a-labeled-denture-cup-and-keeps-them-with-
the-patient's-chart.
The-surgeon-begins-to-close-the-uterus-during-a-myomectomy.-Which-of-the-following-
actions-should-the-surgical-technologist-take-before-continuing-with-the-closure-of-the-
wound?
A.-Initiate-the-closing-count.
B.-Initiate-the-cavity-count.
C.-Obtain-sterile-wound-dressing-material.
D.-Weigh-the-myoma.---ans-✔✔Initiate-the-cavity-count.
The-surgical-technologist-prepared-a-breast-lump-to-send-as-a-frozen-section-to-
pathology.-The-surgical-technologist-should-pass-off-the-specimen-placed
A.-in-normal-saline.
B.-on-a-raytec-sponge.
C.-on-a-telfa-pad.
D.-in-formalin.---ans-✔✔on-a-telfa-pad.
,Which-of-the-following-steps-are-taken-after-the-surgery-has-finished-and-the-surgical-
technologist-is-breaking-scrub?
A.-Wipe-blood-off-of-gloves-and-remove-them,-then-remove-the-gown.
-B.-Using-a-gloved-hand,-untie-the-neck-of-the-gown-and-pull-away-from-the-body,-keeping-
all-blood-on-the-gown.
C.-Wipe-the-gloves-off,-grasp-the-gown-at-the-shoulders,-and-roll-the-gown-forward-into-a-
ball.
D.-Ask-the-circulator-to-assist-in-removing-the-gown-and-gloves.---ans-✔✔Wipe-the-
gloves-off,-grasp-the-gown-at-the-shoulders,-and-roll-the-gown-forward-into-a-ball.
The-patient-coming-into-surgery-is-from-northern-India.-After-induction-the-anesthesia-
provider-asks-for-hair-clippers-to-trim-the-patients-beard-to-tape-the-endotracheal-tube-in-
place.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-appropriate-action?
A.-Retrieve-the-clippers-as-this-is-medically-necessary-regardless-of-religion.-B.-Inform-
the-anesthesia-provider-of-the-patient's-religion.
C.-Consult-with-the-surgeon-as-this-was-not-on-the-consent.
D.-Provide-a-razor-as-a-better-option-than-the-hair-clipper.---ans-✔✔Inform-the-anesthesia-
provider-of-the-patient's-religion.
The-surgical-technologist-is-helping-the-surgeon-complete-a-laparoscopic-
cholecystectomy-and-the-surgeon-has-placed-the-dressing-on-the-patient.-Which-of-the-
following-should-the-surgical-technologist-do-next?
A.-Remove-the-top-glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-roll-away-the-drape-and-discard.
B.-Remove-Mayo-stand,-back-table-and-top-glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-tear-the-
drape-off-the-patient-and-discard.
C.-Remove-top-glove,-hold-dressing-in-place,-tear-the-drape-off-patient-and-discard.
D.-Remove-the-Mayo-stand,-back-table-and-top-glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-roll-
away-the-drape-and-discard.---ans-✔✔Remove-the-Mayo-stand,-back-table-and-top-
glove,-hold-the-dressing-in-place,-roll-away-the-drape-and-discard.
During-a-small-bowel-resection-the-surgeon-intends-to-use-a-disposable-internal-stapling-
device.-When-should-the-device-be-assembled-by-the-surgical-technologist?
A.-before-the-case-starts
B.-after-the-surgeon-choses-the-device
C.-after-the-case-is-set-up
D.-once-the-patient-is-draped---ans-✔✔after-the-surgeon-choses-the-device
When-breaking-down-the-setup,-which-of-the-following-steps-should-be-completed-first?
A.-The-instruments-are-put-back-into-the-instrument-tray-and-placed-in/on-the-case-cart.
B.-All-sharps-are-contained-and-disposed-of-in-the-sharps-container.-C.-Spray-down-the-
non-disposable-instruments-with-cleaner.
D.-All-disposable-drapes-are-discarded-into-the-trash-receptacle---ans-✔✔All-sharps-are-
contained-and-disposed-of-in-the-sharps-container.
A-21-year-old-patient-is-rushed-to-the-OR-with-a-self-inflicted-stab-wound-to-the-groin.-The-
wound-is-an-inch-in-length-and-the-patient-has-flat-lined-with-a-steady-flow-of-blood-
, pumping-from-the-small-wound.-Which-of-the-following-items-should-the-surgical-
technologist-have-ready-for-the-surgeon?-(Select-the-three-(3)-correct-answers.)
A.-Yankauer-suction
B.-lap-sponges
C.-Raytec-sponges
D.-Frazier-suction
E.-knife-blade---ans-✔✔lap-sponges,-knife-blade,-Yankauer-suction
A-tornado-warning-is-in-effect-and-power-has-been-switched-to-the-generator-due-to-
downed-electrical-lines.-The-hospital's-disaster-triage-protocol-has-been-activated.-A-
surgical-procedure-is-in-progress.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-best-course-of-action-to-
ensure-patient-safety?
A.-Immediately-evacuate-the-patient-to-the-preoperative-holding-area.-
B.-Finish-the-procedure-and-evacuate-the-patient.
C.-Place-wet-towels-under-door-and-finish-the-procedure.
D.-Cover-the-back-table-until-the-storm-passes.---ans-✔✔Finish-the-procedure-and-
evacuate-the-patient.
During-an-otorhinolaryngologic-procedure,-which-of-the-following-precautions-should-the-
surgical-technologist-take-if-the-anesthesia-provider-is-using-an-uncuffed-endotracheal-
tube?
A.-Fill-the-endotracheal-tube-with-sterile-water-and-saline-to-reduce-leakage-of-oxygen.
B.-Fill-the-endotracheal-tube-with-sterile-saline-and-methylene-blue-to-check-for-leakage-
of-oxygen.
C.-Moisten-the-head-drape-around-the-field-prior-to-start-of-procedure-to-minimize-leakage-
and-reduce-heat-buildup.
D.-Moisten-sponges-and-place-around-the-field-prior-to-start-of-procedure-to-minimize-
leakage-and-reduce-heat-buildup.---ans-✔✔Moisten-sponges-and-place-around-the-field-
prior-to-start-of-procedure-to-minimize-leakage-and-reduce-heat-buildup.
In-preparation-for-a-carotid-endarterectomy-the-surgical-technologist-should-anticipate-
using-which-of-the-following-sutures?
A.-7-0-prolene
B.-7-0-chromic
C.-7-0-ethibond
D.-7-0-silk---ans-✔✔7-0-prolene
When-reviewing-the-autoclave-log,-the-surgical-technologist-should-confirm-that-which-of-
the-following-items-have-been-documented-before-using-the-instrumentation?
A.-expiration-date
B.-Sterrad-indicator
C.-exposure-temperature-D.-gas-volume---ans-✔✔exposure-temperature
When-transferring-a-patient-to-the-operation-room-table,-the-surgical-technologist-should
A.-power-off-any-medical-equipment-during-the-transfer.
