Practice Test)NCCT Practice Test (Tech in Surgery): 100%
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The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient
experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed
surgical technologist should: - ANSWER:prepare for a tracheostomy.
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? - ANSWER:4
During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item being handed by the circulator. The
surgical technologist's left glove touches the outside of the package. Which of the following steps must
be taken to correct the break in sterile technique? - ANSWER:The circulator removes the contaminated
glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should confirm that which of the following
have been documented before using the instrumentation? - ANSWER:Exposure temperature
What is the minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite? - ANSWER:20 %
The surgical technologist is preparing for a myelography procedure. Which of the following items would
definitely be on the preference card for this case? - ANSWER:Contrast medium
When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room team should position the patient
using which of the following positioning options? - ANSWER:left lateral position
During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe an MH crisis is presenting itself in
the surgical patient. The surgical tech should - ANSWER:Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile
field
The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement of a dressing following a
mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the patient has developed a hematoma at the
incision site. The surgeon has left the operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take? - ANSWER:Ask the surgeon to return.
The surgical technologist should use which of the following disinfectants when reprocessing an
endotracheal tube used during surgery? - ANSWER:Cidex OPA
A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to not use a Bovie. Which of the following
solutions should the surgical technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding? -
ANSWER:Monsels solution
Before use of the ESU generator the surgical technologist should check for the - ANSWER:biomedical
engineering sticker.
A gynecologic oncology surgeon decides to bring her patient into the OR emergently after seeing her in
the office. The patient's abdomen is greatly distended, warm and firm to the touch. Which of the
following should the surgical technologist have available? - ANSWER:Poole tip suction and Lap sponges
,At the end of each case the surgical technologist should - ANSWER:rinse blood from the instruments
with sterile water.
A cardiac arrest occurs during a thoracotomy procedure, and the surgeon calls a CODE BLUE. The
surgeon is attempting to resuscitate the patient using CPR. Which of the following is the responsibility of
the surgical technologist in this situation? - ANSWER:Prepare internal defibrillator paddles.
Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-Dick test on an autoclave? - ANSWER:Amount
of air removed from the autoclave
The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed in the Sims position. Which of the following
actions prevents the likelihood of an intraoperative positioning injury to the brachial plexus? -
ANSWER:Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the
following is the correct method for completing this prep? - ANSWER:Begin at shoulder to finger tips,
including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm
away from the bed.
Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy? -
ANSWER:potts smith
During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the surgeon requests assistance with retracting
the spermatic cord. Which of the following should the surgical technologist provide? - ANSWER:moist
Penrose
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with head secured by craniotomy
headrest. Which of the following locations indicates correct application of the safety strap? - ANSWER:2
inches above the knees
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies for an abdominal hysterectomy on a
300 lb. patient. After reviewing the preference card, which of the following items should the technologist
hold in order to watch costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANSWER:Closing suture, 11 knife
blade, Extra Raytec
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an emergent bring back case on
a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? - ANSWER:bookwalter
In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical technologist should anticipate using which of
the following sutures? - ANSWER:7-0 Prolene
Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient after a Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar
Fusion (PLIF), the circulator notices bleeding at the surgical site and notifies the surgeon. The surgical
technologist has broken sterility to help move the patient. Which of the following actions should the
surgical technologist take? - ANSWER:Prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy excision. The patient has been under anesthesia for
an hour and is starting to show signs of extreme swelling. Which of the following is most critical to
monitor in order to prevent these symptoms? - ANSWER:Fluid intake and output
, During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using a Balfour retractor. Which type of nerve
injury is possible if this retractor is placed incorrectly inside the patient? - ANSWER:Femoral
The surgical technologist is preparing the OR suite for a patient's transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP). Which of the following supplies should the surgical technologist anticipate? -
ANSWER:Continuous bladder irrigation solution
The surgical technologist hears a patient entering the operating room state verbally that he doesn't want
the surgery and fears he will not survive. The surgical technologist must inform the - ANSWER:circulating
nurse.
The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in positioning the patient for a total hip
arthroplasty. How can the surgical technologist plan for placing the patient in this position? -
ANSWER:Position the beanbag or pegboard on the surgical table.
The surgeon is using staples to close the skin on an abdominal incision after performing an exploratory
laparotomy. Which of the following pickups should the surgical technologist use for this step? -
ANSWER:adson
A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To prevent the risk of skin and neurovascular
pressure or injury when the patient is placed in stirrups in the lithotomy position, which of the following
must the surgical team do? - ANSWER:Have adequate padding available in room.
The surgical technologist notices smoke and flames coming from the drape surrounding the surgical site.
Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? - ANSWER:Smother the drape with
a wet sterile towel.
Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry? - ANSWER:Microfibrillar
collagen/Avitene
The surgical team prepares the room for a trauma case. The nurse is notified by the ER that the patient is
a 3-year-old female with a gunshot wound. In preparing the room for the patient's arrival, the surgical
technologist should ensure that the room is - ANSWER:maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
The surgeon is closing skin with the final stitch and all counts are complete. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist have ready for next step? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) -
ANSWER:Wet sponge, Dry sponge, ABD pad
A patient is undergoing a right partial pneumonectomy. Which of the following drains should the surgical
technologist prepare for placement at the end of the case? - ANSWER:Chest tube
During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where should the surgical technologist bring the endo
GIA after surgery? - ANSWER:Decontamination area
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that she will repair the vessel after
bleeding is controlled. Which needle type would she most likely require to complete this task? -
ANSWER:Tapered needle
Which of the following instruments can be decontaminated in a washer-sterilizer? - ANSWER:Laser
coated instrument set
Verified Questions & Answers
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient
experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed
surgical technologist should: - ANSWER:prepare for a tracheostomy.
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? - ANSWER:4
During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item being handed by the circulator. The
surgical technologist's left glove touches the outside of the package. Which of the following steps must
be taken to correct the break in sterile technique? - ANSWER:The circulator removes the contaminated
glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should confirm that which of the following
have been documented before using the instrumentation? - ANSWER:Exposure temperature
What is the minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite? - ANSWER:20 %
The surgical technologist is preparing for a myelography procedure. Which of the following items would
definitely be on the preference card for this case? - ANSWER:Contrast medium
When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room team should position the patient
using which of the following positioning options? - ANSWER:left lateral position
During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe an MH crisis is presenting itself in
the surgical patient. The surgical tech should - ANSWER:Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile
field
The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement of a dressing following a
mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the patient has developed a hematoma at the
incision site. The surgeon has left the operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take? - ANSWER:Ask the surgeon to return.
The surgical technologist should use which of the following disinfectants when reprocessing an
endotracheal tube used during surgery? - ANSWER:Cidex OPA
A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to not use a Bovie. Which of the following
solutions should the surgical technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding? -
ANSWER:Monsels solution
Before use of the ESU generator the surgical technologist should check for the - ANSWER:biomedical
engineering sticker.
A gynecologic oncology surgeon decides to bring her patient into the OR emergently after seeing her in
the office. The patient's abdomen is greatly distended, warm and firm to the touch. Which of the
following should the surgical technologist have available? - ANSWER:Poole tip suction and Lap sponges
,At the end of each case the surgical technologist should - ANSWER:rinse blood from the instruments
with sterile water.
A cardiac arrest occurs during a thoracotomy procedure, and the surgeon calls a CODE BLUE. The
surgeon is attempting to resuscitate the patient using CPR. Which of the following is the responsibility of
the surgical technologist in this situation? - ANSWER:Prepare internal defibrillator paddles.
Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-Dick test on an autoclave? - ANSWER:Amount
of air removed from the autoclave
The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed in the Sims position. Which of the following
actions prevents the likelihood of an intraoperative positioning injury to the brachial plexus? -
ANSWER:Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the
following is the correct method for completing this prep? - ANSWER:Begin at shoulder to finger tips,
including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm
away from the bed.
Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy? -
ANSWER:potts smith
During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the surgeon requests assistance with retracting
the spermatic cord. Which of the following should the surgical technologist provide? - ANSWER:moist
Penrose
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with head secured by craniotomy
headrest. Which of the following locations indicates correct application of the safety strap? - ANSWER:2
inches above the knees
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies for an abdominal hysterectomy on a
300 lb. patient. After reviewing the preference card, which of the following items should the technologist
hold in order to watch costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANSWER:Closing suture, 11 knife
blade, Extra Raytec
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an emergent bring back case on
a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? - ANSWER:bookwalter
In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical technologist should anticipate using which of
the following sutures? - ANSWER:7-0 Prolene
Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient after a Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar
Fusion (PLIF), the circulator notices bleeding at the surgical site and notifies the surgeon. The surgical
technologist has broken sterility to help move the patient. Which of the following actions should the
surgical technologist take? - ANSWER:Prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy excision. The patient has been under anesthesia for
an hour and is starting to show signs of extreme swelling. Which of the following is most critical to
monitor in order to prevent these symptoms? - ANSWER:Fluid intake and output
, During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using a Balfour retractor. Which type of nerve
injury is possible if this retractor is placed incorrectly inside the patient? - ANSWER:Femoral
The surgical technologist is preparing the OR suite for a patient's transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP). Which of the following supplies should the surgical technologist anticipate? -
ANSWER:Continuous bladder irrigation solution
The surgical technologist hears a patient entering the operating room state verbally that he doesn't want
the surgery and fears he will not survive. The surgical technologist must inform the - ANSWER:circulating
nurse.
The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in positioning the patient for a total hip
arthroplasty. How can the surgical technologist plan for placing the patient in this position? -
ANSWER:Position the beanbag or pegboard on the surgical table.
The surgeon is using staples to close the skin on an abdominal incision after performing an exploratory
laparotomy. Which of the following pickups should the surgical technologist use for this step? -
ANSWER:adson
A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To prevent the risk of skin and neurovascular
pressure or injury when the patient is placed in stirrups in the lithotomy position, which of the following
must the surgical team do? - ANSWER:Have adequate padding available in room.
The surgical technologist notices smoke and flames coming from the drape surrounding the surgical site.
Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? - ANSWER:Smother the drape with
a wet sterile towel.
Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry? - ANSWER:Microfibrillar
collagen/Avitene
The surgical team prepares the room for a trauma case. The nurse is notified by the ER that the patient is
a 3-year-old female with a gunshot wound. In preparing the room for the patient's arrival, the surgical
technologist should ensure that the room is - ANSWER:maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
The surgeon is closing skin with the final stitch and all counts are complete. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist have ready for next step? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) -
ANSWER:Wet sponge, Dry sponge, ABD pad
A patient is undergoing a right partial pneumonectomy. Which of the following drains should the surgical
technologist prepare for placement at the end of the case? - ANSWER:Chest tube
During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where should the surgical technologist bring the endo
GIA after surgery? - ANSWER:Decontamination area
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that she will repair the vessel after
bleeding is controlled. Which needle type would she most likely require to complete this task? -
ANSWER:Tapered needle
Which of the following instruments can be decontaminated in a washer-sterilizer? - ANSWER:Laser
coated instrument set
