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NCCT Surgical Technologist (TS-C) Certification Exam
2026/2027 Latest Edition | Ultimate Study Guide |
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Complete Exam Review
How is bleeding controlled during a transurethral resection of the prostate?
Gelfoam
Suture ligature
Irrigation
Cauterization
Cauterization
What type of suture should be not be used in the presence of infection?
Synthetic
Anti-bacterial
Monofilament
Multifilament
Multifilament
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These are policies that must be strictly followed for every specimen, except which one?
Place specimens in leak-proof containers inside an impervious bag for transport.
Place the patient identification label on the lid for easy viewing in the laboratory.
Place a biohazard label sticker on the specimen container before transporting.
Place the orders and documentation in the pouch of the biohazard bag for transport.
Place the patient identification label on the lid for easy viewing in the laboratory.
Which of the following is a physiological response to environmental temperature changes that is
missing in infants less than 6-months-old?
Shivering
Fever
Flushing
Shock
Shivering
Which type of connective tissue fastens muscle to bone?
Tendon
Cartilage
Ligament
Synovium
Tendon
While preparing for an open hemicolectomy, a second Mayo stand for placement of dirty surgical
instruments is also prepared. Which of the following instruments is MOST likely to be placed on
the second Mayo stand?
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Allis forceps
Richardson retractor
Penrose drain
Bakes dilator
Bakes dilator
In cancer surgeries involving the removal of tumor tissue or lymph nodes, which principle
should be strictly followed to avoid instrument contamination?
Sterilize every instrument after each use during the case to eliminate the risk of contamination.
Separate instruments used on cancerous tissue from those used on clean tissues by using color-
coded trays.
Use a separate complete set of instruments for each type of tissue to minimize cross-
contamination.
Keep instruments that contact cancerous tissue separate from clean or uncontaminated items on
the sterile field.
Keep instruments that contact cancerous tissue separate from clean or uncontaminated items on
the sterile field.
What form of PPE is required when handling quaternary compounds for terminal cleaning of an
operating room?
Exam gloves
N-95 mask
Tyvek coveralls (bunny suit)
Respirator
Exam gloves
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What reference material is made available to surgery personnel who need details regarding
specific chemicals?
CDC
OSHA
SDS
EMR
SDS
Which of the following items is used to accomplish skeletal traction of a lower leg?
Knowles pin
Kirschner wire
Eggers plate
Smith-Peterson nail
Kirschner wire
Which of the following dressings is used after a total vaginal hysterectomy, that may be
impregnated with iodine to help guard against infection?
Peri Pad
Foam/gel
Iodoform
Dermabond
Iodoform
When is cast or splint plaster is ready for application?
When air bubbles cease to rise when place in room-temperature water.
NCCT Surgical Technologist (TS-C) Certification Exam
2026/2027 Latest Edition | Ultimate Study Guide |
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Complete Exam Review
How is bleeding controlled during a transurethral resection of the prostate?
Gelfoam
Suture ligature
Irrigation
Cauterization
Cauterization
What type of suture should be not be used in the presence of infection?
Synthetic
Anti-bacterial
Monofilament
Multifilament
Multifilament
,/////…/.//,.,./.,./.,..,..//…,,…..,,,,,..////.,.,.,[]][‘;@@@2../././/…../////…/;;;.//
These are policies that must be strictly followed for every specimen, except which one?
Place specimens in leak-proof containers inside an impervious bag for transport.
Place the patient identification label on the lid for easy viewing in the laboratory.
Place a biohazard label sticker on the specimen container before transporting.
Place the orders and documentation in the pouch of the biohazard bag for transport.
Place the patient identification label on the lid for easy viewing in the laboratory.
Which of the following is a physiological response to environmental temperature changes that is
missing in infants less than 6-months-old?
Shivering
Fever
Flushing
Shock
Shivering
Which type of connective tissue fastens muscle to bone?
Tendon
Cartilage
Ligament
Synovium
Tendon
While preparing for an open hemicolectomy, a second Mayo stand for placement of dirty surgical
instruments is also prepared. Which of the following instruments is MOST likely to be placed on
the second Mayo stand?
,/////…/.//,.,./.,./.,..,..//…,,…..,,,,,..////.,.,.,[]][‘;@@@2../././/…../////…/;;;.//
Allis forceps
Richardson retractor
Penrose drain
Bakes dilator
Bakes dilator
In cancer surgeries involving the removal of tumor tissue or lymph nodes, which principle
should be strictly followed to avoid instrument contamination?
Sterilize every instrument after each use during the case to eliminate the risk of contamination.
Separate instruments used on cancerous tissue from those used on clean tissues by using color-
coded trays.
Use a separate complete set of instruments for each type of tissue to minimize cross-
contamination.
Keep instruments that contact cancerous tissue separate from clean or uncontaminated items on
the sterile field.
Keep instruments that contact cancerous tissue separate from clean or uncontaminated items on
the sterile field.
What form of PPE is required when handling quaternary compounds for terminal cleaning of an
operating room?
Exam gloves
N-95 mask
Tyvek coveralls (bunny suit)
Respirator
Exam gloves
, /////…/.//,.,./.,./.,..,..//…,,…..,,,,,..////.,.,.,[]][‘;@@@2../././/…../////…/;;;.//
What reference material is made available to surgery personnel who need details regarding
specific chemicals?
CDC
OSHA
SDS
EMR
SDS
Which of the following items is used to accomplish skeletal traction of a lower leg?
Knowles pin
Kirschner wire
Eggers plate
Smith-Peterson nail
Kirschner wire
Which of the following dressings is used after a total vaginal hysterectomy, that may be
impregnated with iodine to help guard against infection?
Peri Pad
Foam/gel
Iodoform
Dermabond
Iodoform
When is cast or splint plaster is ready for application?
When air bubbles cease to rise when place in room-temperature water.
