NCCT exam review
A pressure dressing is most likely applied over a - ANS-SKIN GRAFT
After scrubbing and draping the patient, which of following does the surgical tech need to
check when preparing for a lap appyprocedure? - ANS-Camera, Trocars, Light cords
An OB/GYN surgeon has posted an emergent laparoscopic case and the surgical
technologist notices that his reusable metal trocar has not been processed from the day
before. Which of the following sterilization methods is the best choice for this scenario?
A Ethylene oxide sterilization
B Gas sterilization
C Steris
D Flash sterilization - ANS-Flash sterilization
An OB/GYN surgeon has posted an emergent laparoscopic case and the surgical
technologist notices that his reusable metal trocar has not been processed from the day
before. Which of the following sterilization methods is the best choice for this scenario?
Ethylene oxide sterilization
Gas sterilization
Steris
Flash sterilization - ANS-Flash sterilization
If a Frazier suction tip falls on the floor during a procedure the proper protocol for flash
autoclaving the item in a gravity displacement sterilizer is to
a) properly place it in the autoclave for 4 minutes at 270 degrees F.
b) properly place it in the autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F.
c)flush the lumen and autoclave for 4 minutes at 270 degrees F.
d) flush the lumen and autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F. - ANS-flush the lumen
and autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F.
Postoperatively a hernia repair patient complains of ulnar pain, numbness and tingling
bilaterally. The most likely cause of the patient's discomfort is that the surgical technologist
forgot to - ANS-place arm pads
Term 5 - ANS-test prep
The surgeon performed a RT right breast biopsy and informed the surgical technologist that
it is a frozen specimen ready to send to the lab. How should the surgical technologist give
the specimen to the circulator? - ANS-In a sterile container
The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal
aneurysm. The aneurysm repair ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to
the stretcher. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take next? -
ANS-Don new gown and gloves.
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? - ANS-Remove the Mayo stand, back table and top glove,
hold the dressing in place, roll away the drape and discard.
The surgical technologist is scrubbed in on a scheduled breast biopsy with a frozen section.
After removing the specimen, the surgeon tags the specimen with suture at 6 o'clock and
A pressure dressing is most likely applied over a - ANS-SKIN GRAFT
After scrubbing and draping the patient, which of following does the surgical tech need to
check when preparing for a lap appyprocedure? - ANS-Camera, Trocars, Light cords
An OB/GYN surgeon has posted an emergent laparoscopic case and the surgical
technologist notices that his reusable metal trocar has not been processed from the day
before. Which of the following sterilization methods is the best choice for this scenario?
A Ethylene oxide sterilization
B Gas sterilization
C Steris
D Flash sterilization - ANS-Flash sterilization
An OB/GYN surgeon has posted an emergent laparoscopic case and the surgical
technologist notices that his reusable metal trocar has not been processed from the day
before. Which of the following sterilization methods is the best choice for this scenario?
Ethylene oxide sterilization
Gas sterilization
Steris
Flash sterilization - ANS-Flash sterilization
If a Frazier suction tip falls on the floor during a procedure the proper protocol for flash
autoclaving the item in a gravity displacement sterilizer is to
a) properly place it in the autoclave for 4 minutes at 270 degrees F.
b) properly place it in the autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F.
c)flush the lumen and autoclave for 4 minutes at 270 degrees F.
d) flush the lumen and autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F. - ANS-flush the lumen
and autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F.
Postoperatively a hernia repair patient complains of ulnar pain, numbness and tingling
bilaterally. The most likely cause of the patient's discomfort is that the surgical technologist
forgot to - ANS-place arm pads
Term 5 - ANS-test prep
The surgeon performed a RT right breast biopsy and informed the surgical technologist that
it is a frozen specimen ready to send to the lab. How should the surgical technologist give
the specimen to the circulator? - ANS-In a sterile container
The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal
aneurysm. The aneurysm repair ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to
the stretcher. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take next? -
ANS-Don new gown and gloves.
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? - ANS-Remove the Mayo stand, back table and top glove,
hold the dressing in place, roll away the drape and discard.
The surgical technologist is scrubbed in on a scheduled breast biopsy with a frozen section.
After removing the specimen, the surgeon tags the specimen with suture at 6 o'clock and
