NCCT SURGICAL TECH EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Question 1
A patient has undergone a thoracic exploration due to a gunshot wound to the chest.
At the completion of the procedure, a double chest tube is placed superior and
inferior in the thoracic cavity. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the
chest tubes?
A. eliminate chest leaks
B. irrigate the pleural space
C. prevent pulmonary emboli
D. re-establish negative pressur
Correct Answer
D. re-establish negative pressure
Question 2
When should sterile dressings be added to the sterile field to assist in wound closure?
A. immediately following wound closure and completion of a final count
B. directly before wound closure and completion of a final count
C. prior to the start of the case so the dressings can be added to the surgical count
D. during the process of the final count
Correct Answer
A. immediately following wound closure and completion of a final count
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,Question 3
Which of the following are actions within the surgical technologist's scope of
practice? (Select the three (3) CORRECT ANSWERs.)
A. Apply cautery to a small bleeding vessel during abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
B. Connect and secure drains postoperatively.
C. Suction within the pleural cavity during thoracic procedures.
D. Suturing skin as directed by the surgeon postoperatively.
E. Hold retractors during a total knee arthroplasty.
Correct Answer
B. Connect and secure drains
postoperatively.
C. Suction within the pleural cavity during thoracic procedures.
E. Hold retractors during a total knee arthroplasty.
Question 4
A 35-year-old, 160 pound female patient undergoing a C-section has a history of
DVT. Which of the following equipment should the surgical technologist have in the
room?
A. TPS
B. laparoscopic tower
C. nitrogen tubing
D. sequential compression device
Correct Answer
D. sequential compression device
Question 5
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners
Correct Answer
ESU, lateral positioning devices, power drill
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,Question 6
The facility is out of Mastisol. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
pull as an alternative?
A. Dermabond
B. Tisseel
C. Benzoin
D. Hydrogel
Correct Answer
C. Benzoin
Question 7
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar laminectomy. Which of
the following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield
Correct Answer
Wilson frame
Question 8
Which of the following retractors provides the best exposure for the surgeon during
an inguinal hernia repair case? A. BookwalterB. RichardsonC. Weitlaner
D. Gelpi
Correct Answer
C. Weitlaner
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, Question 9
Which of the following must the surgical technologist ensure that the circulator has
done first before accepting a surgical implant onto the sterile field?
A. Remove the outer packaging material.
B. Check the processing date.
C. Check the integrity of the outer packing material.
D. Check the integrity of the inner packaging material.
Correct Answer
C. Check the integrity of the outer packing material.
Question 10
The surgical technologist ensures foam padding is effectively applied to all bony
prominences before the surgical procedure begins. The purpose of this action is to
A. prevent neurovascular damage.
B. promote minimal blood loss.
C. gain surgical access.
D. provide traction.
Correct Answer
prevent neurovascular damage.
Question 11
The surgeon is starting an exploratory laparotomy on an elderly female patient with a
very large rotund abdomen. Which of the following supplies should the surgical
technologist have available in the room?
A. Laparoscopic instruments and a Bookwalter retractor.
B. Bowel instrumentation and a Bookwalter retractor.
C. Laparoscopic instruments and a Balfour retractor.
D. Bowel instrumentation and a Balfour retractor.
Correct Answer
B. Bowel instrumentation and a Bookwalter retractor.
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Question 1
A patient has undergone a thoracic exploration due to a gunshot wound to the chest.
At the completion of the procedure, a double chest tube is placed superior and
inferior in the thoracic cavity. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the
chest tubes?
A. eliminate chest leaks
B. irrigate the pleural space
C. prevent pulmonary emboli
D. re-establish negative pressur
Correct Answer
D. re-establish negative pressure
Question 2
When should sterile dressings be added to the sterile field to assist in wound closure?
A. immediately following wound closure and completion of a final count
B. directly before wound closure and completion of a final count
C. prior to the start of the case so the dressings can be added to the surgical count
D. during the process of the final count
Correct Answer
A. immediately following wound closure and completion of a final count
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,Question 3
Which of the following are actions within the surgical technologist's scope of
practice? (Select the three (3) CORRECT ANSWERs.)
A. Apply cautery to a small bleeding vessel during abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
B. Connect and secure drains postoperatively.
C. Suction within the pleural cavity during thoracic procedures.
D. Suturing skin as directed by the surgeon postoperatively.
E. Hold retractors during a total knee arthroplasty.
Correct Answer
B. Connect and secure drains
postoperatively.
C. Suction within the pleural cavity during thoracic procedures.
E. Hold retractors during a total knee arthroplasty.
Question 4
A 35-year-old, 160 pound female patient undergoing a C-section has a history of
DVT. Which of the following equipment should the surgical technologist have in the
room?
A. TPS
B. laparoscopic tower
C. nitrogen tubing
D. sequential compression device
Correct Answer
D. sequential compression device
Question 5
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners
Correct Answer
ESU, lateral positioning devices, power drill
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,Question 6
The facility is out of Mastisol. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
pull as an alternative?
A. Dermabond
B. Tisseel
C. Benzoin
D. Hydrogel
Correct Answer
C. Benzoin
Question 7
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar laminectomy. Which of
the following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield
Correct Answer
Wilson frame
Question 8
Which of the following retractors provides the best exposure for the surgeon during
an inguinal hernia repair case? A. BookwalterB. RichardsonC. Weitlaner
D. Gelpi
Correct Answer
C. Weitlaner
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, Question 9
Which of the following must the surgical technologist ensure that the circulator has
done first before accepting a surgical implant onto the sterile field?
A. Remove the outer packaging material.
B. Check the processing date.
C. Check the integrity of the outer packing material.
D. Check the integrity of the inner packaging material.
Correct Answer
C. Check the integrity of the outer packing material.
Question 10
The surgical technologist ensures foam padding is effectively applied to all bony
prominences before the surgical procedure begins. The purpose of this action is to
A. prevent neurovascular damage.
B. promote minimal blood loss.
C. gain surgical access.
D. provide traction.
Correct Answer
prevent neurovascular damage.
Question 11
The surgeon is starting an exploratory laparotomy on an elderly female patient with a
very large rotund abdomen. Which of the following supplies should the surgical
technologist have available in the room?
A. Laparoscopic instruments and a Bookwalter retractor.
B. Bowel instrumentation and a Bookwalter retractor.
C. Laparoscopic instruments and a Balfour retractor.
D. Bowel instrumentation and a Balfour retractor.
Correct Answer
B. Bowel instrumentation and a Bookwalter retractor.
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