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NCCT SURGICAL TECH ACTUAL TEST PAPER
PREMIUM SOLVED QUESTIONS FULL
SOLUTION ALREADY PASSED


◉ Polyglycolic acid sutures are. Answer: Absorbed by the process of
hydrolysis.


◉ The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at
270 degrees is. Answer: 27


◉ A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white
cell count is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate. Answer: There may
be an inflammation or infection present.


◉ Distal refers to. Answer: Away from the body.


◉ Meckel's diverticulum is found in the. Answer: Ileum


◉ In which case would a Frazier suction be used?. Answer: Ear


◉ Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered
outside air at a rate of. Answer: 25 air exchanges per hour.

,◉ The purpose of OSHA is to. Answer: Enssure safe and healthful
working conditions.


◉ Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the
following EXCEPT. Answer: Hot water bottles.


◉ If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for
emergency surgery paper, the surgeon should. Answer: Accept
permission by phone, telegram, or in written communication.


◉ Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a
minimum of. Answer: 3 minutes


◉ A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT.
Answer: Mesentery tissue.


◉ A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal
canal is termed. Answer: Indirect


◉ Dead space is the space. Answer: Caused by separation of wound
edges that have not been closely approximated.


◉ Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of.
Answer: 30 minutes


◉ Funnel chest is also known as. Answer: Pectus excavatum.

, ◉ Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume?. Answer:
Hypovolemia


◉ Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral
artery to study the intracranial vessels is called. Answer: Angiography


◉ Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash
autoclave require. Answer: 10 minutes and 270F


◉ Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue
during the healing process is. Answer: Nonabsorbable suture.


◉ A right hemicolectomy is performed to remove the pathology of
the. Answer: Ascending and transverse colon


◉ lacryo refers to. Answer: Lacrimal gland


◉ When transporting a patient, drainage systems should be placed.
Answer: Below stretcher level


◉ The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed. Answer: 12 x
12 x 20inches


◉ Another name for a stay suture is a(n). Answer: Retention suture

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