NCCT tech in surgery practice exam
Latest Updated 2025 Questions With
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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? -
ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-Smother the drape with a wet sterile towel.
, Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry? - ANSWERS-
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 -
ANSWERS-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.) - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-Chest tube
During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where should the surgical technologist
bring the endo GIA after surgery? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Tapered needle
Which of the following instruments can be decontaminated in a washer-sterilizer? -
ANSWERS-Laser coated instrument set
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon performs a cholangiogram. The
circulator delivers 30cc of undiluted contrast medium to the surgical technologist. The
surgeon prefers his contrast medium diluted 50/50 with saline. To complete the
cholangiogram, the surgeon uses two 20cc syringes of the 50/50 contrast medium, and
two 20cc syringes of saline. Which of the following is the total amount of contrast
medium used during the procedure? - ANSWERS-20cc
The surgical technologist prepared a breast lump to send as a frozen section to
pathology. The surgical technologist should pass off the specimen placed - ANSWERS-
on a telfa pad.
For which of the following drains is a sterile safety pin used? - ANSWERS-Penrose
A surgical technologist (ST) is notified of a burn patient coming into the OR for a
debridement. The ST volunteers to assist in transporting the patient from the patient's
room to the OR with other non-direct health care providers. Before entering the patient's
room, the ST dons a gown, gloves, and mask to retrieve the patient. Why is this the
proper protocol? - ANSWERS-The patient is under isolation precautions.
Latest Updated 2025 Questions With
Complete Answers
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? -
ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-Smother the drape with a wet sterile towel.
, Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry? - ANSWERS-
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 -
ANSWERS-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.) - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-Chest tube
During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where should the surgical technologist
bring the endo GIA after surgery? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Tapered needle
Which of the following instruments can be decontaminated in a washer-sterilizer? -
ANSWERS-Laser coated instrument set
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon performs a cholangiogram. The
circulator delivers 30cc of undiluted contrast medium to the surgical technologist. The
surgeon prefers his contrast medium diluted 50/50 with saline. To complete the
cholangiogram, the surgeon uses two 20cc syringes of the 50/50 contrast medium, and
two 20cc syringes of saline. Which of the following is the total amount of contrast
medium used during the procedure? - ANSWERS-20cc
The surgical technologist prepared a breast lump to send as a frozen section to
pathology. The surgical technologist should pass off the specimen placed - ANSWERS-
on a telfa pad.
For which of the following drains is a sterile safety pin used? - ANSWERS-Penrose
A surgical technologist (ST) is notified of a burn patient coming into the OR for a
debridement. The ST volunteers to assist in transporting the patient from the patient's
room to the OR with other non-direct health care providers. Before entering the patient's
room, the ST dons a gown, gloves, and mask to retrieve the patient. Why is this the
proper protocol? - ANSWERS-The patient is under isolation precautions.
