NCCT Surgical Tech Practice stretcher. Which of the following actions should
the surgical technologist take next? - -----
Study Questions and Answers
ANSWER---->Don new gown and gloves.
2024 TOP GRADED
Which of the following is used to help maintain
hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery? - -
----ANSWER---->raney clips
Which of the following instruments should be
passed to the surgeon to achieve hemostasis at
the beginning of an operative procedure?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - -----
While preparing to do an abdominal ANSWER---->electrosurgical pen, sponge,
hysterectomy on a 500 pound female the suction device
surgical technologist begins to retrieve supplies
and instrumentation. Which of the following
retractor systems should the technologist
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a
retrieve for this case? - -----ANSWER----
right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which
>Bookwalter
of the following is the correct method for
completing this prep? - -----ANSWER---->Begin
at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many
abdominal hysterectomy with removal of sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from
excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The circulator the bed.
has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on
the patient's forearm. The surgical technologist
should suggest that the ESU pad be removed
When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on
and placed on - -----ANSWER---->the buttocks
a patient with TB, which of the following
sterilization methods should be employed? - ----
-ANSWER---->steris
Which of the following are done during the
initial count for a tubal ligation case? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.) - -----ANSWER----
During a total hip replacement, how can a
>state the name of each item as you begin to
surgical technologist prevent blood from drying
count it, circulator records the items counted,
on instruments? - -----ANSWER---->Place the
count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
instruments in a basin of sterile water.
The surgical technologist has just completed
Which of the following prep solutions is
scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal
contraindicated for use with a laser? - -----
aneurysm. The aneurysm repair ruptures during
ANSWER---->Duraprep
transport from the operating room bed to the
,In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART Ten minutes into an automatic chemical washer
test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be cycle for an instrument string, the surgical
run - -----ANSWER---->daily. technologist notices she has missed a few
critical instruments. Which of the following
should the technologist do? - -----ANSWER----
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the >Wait until the washer stops and run a new
surgical technologist finds bioburden inside the cycle with the instruments.
lumen of a metal suction. Which of the
following actions should the surgical
technologist take? - -----ANSWER---->Remove During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure,
the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile which of the following precautions should the
field. surgical technologist take if the anesthesia
provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal
tube? - -----ANSWER---->Moisten sponges and
The surgeon requests a non-absorbable suture place around the field prior to start of
for skin closure. Which of the following sutures procedure to minimize leakage and reduce heat
is non-absorbable? - -----ANSWER---->Nylon buildup.
The anesthesia provider would typically ask the Which of the following should the surgical
surgical technologist how much fluid has been technologist do immediately before connecting
used in order to - -----ANSWER---->estimate the Jackson-Pratt drain to the drainage tubing? -
blood loss. -----ANSWER---->Squeeze the bulb to apply
manual suction.
Postoperatively a hernia repair patient
complains of ulnar pain, numbness and tingling Prior to a case the surgical technologist
bilaterally. The most likely cause of the patient's determines the power saw is not functioning.
discomfort is that the surgical technologist Which of the following is the most likely cause?
forgot to - -----ANSWER---->place arm pads. - -----ANSWER---->The battery has not been
adequately charged.
The surgical technologist must discard a
malfunctioning sterilant and replace with a new The surgical technologist places the patient in
one. Where should the technologist look to find Fowler position with head secured by
the proper disposal protocol for this product? - - craniotomy headrest. Which of the following
----ANSWER---->hospital MSDS log locations indicates correct application of the
safety strap? - -----ANSWER---->2 inches above
the knees
When steam sterilizing biological indicators,
how long are they incubated before the reading
is recorded? - -----ANSWER---->24 hours
, Which of the following is the minimum number When a surgical technologist is being relieved at
of counts for a Cesarean section case? - ----- end of shift during a myomectomy, she is
ANSWER---->four required to - -----ANSWER---->conduct a
complete count.
At the end of each case the surgical technologist
should - -----ANSWER---->rinse blood from the While preparing the room for a surgical
instruments with sterile water. procedure using the laser, which of the
following policies ensure the laser is being used
correctly? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
When breaking down the setup, which of the - -----ANSWER---->Post warning signs outside
following steps should be completed first? - ----- the room., Do not use alcohol based preps.,
ANSWER---->All sharps are contained and Wear safety goggles.
disposed of in the sharps container.
When donning a sterile gown the surgical
Which of the following retractors will the technologist should - -----ANSWER---->keep the
surgical technologist need for an emergent inside of the gown toward the body.
bring back case on a 450 lb abdominal
hysterectomy patient? - -----ANSWER----
>bookwalter After a tracheostomy procedure the surgical
technologist should keep which of the following
items sterile on the back table until the patient
The surgical team has just completed a radical leaves the room? - -----ANSWER----
mastectomy and the surgeon has left the room. >tracheostomy hook and spreader
While cleaning up the back table the surgical
technologist notices the Jackson Pratt placed
during this surgery is full with bright red fluid. At the beginning of a carpal tunnel procedure
Which of the following should the surgical the surgeon announces that he will use a
technologist do next? - -----ANSWER---->Inform Steven's scissor for every hand case he does
the circulator that the drain is full and there is from this day forward. After the case, which of
the potential for active bleeding in the surgical the following is the most efficient way to make
site. sure he has his Steven's scissor moving
forward? - -----ANSWER---->Add the Steven's
scissor to every hand procedure preference
The surgeon is doing a laparoscopic procedure card for the surgeon.
using an endo GIA stapler. He passes the stapler
to the surgical technologist and asks him to
reload. Which of the following should the Patient skin preparation for LAVH and
technologist do to the stapler before passing abdominal to perineal procedures should be
back to the surgeon? - -----ANSWER---->Close performed using which of the following
the jaws. solutions? - -----ANSWER---->iodophor paint
the surgical technologist take next? - -----
Study Questions and Answers
ANSWER---->Don new gown and gloves.
2024 TOP GRADED
Which of the following is used to help maintain
hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery? - -
----ANSWER---->raney clips
Which of the following instruments should be
passed to the surgeon to achieve hemostasis at
the beginning of an operative procedure?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - -----
While preparing to do an abdominal ANSWER---->electrosurgical pen, sponge,
hysterectomy on a 500 pound female the suction device
surgical technologist begins to retrieve supplies
and instrumentation. Which of the following
retractor systems should the technologist
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a
retrieve for this case? - -----ANSWER----
right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which
>Bookwalter
of the following is the correct method for
completing this prep? - -----ANSWER---->Begin
at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many
abdominal hysterectomy with removal of sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from
excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The circulator the bed.
has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on
the patient's forearm. The surgical technologist
should suggest that the ESU pad be removed
When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on
and placed on - -----ANSWER---->the buttocks
a patient with TB, which of the following
sterilization methods should be employed? - ----
-ANSWER---->steris
Which of the following are done during the
initial count for a tubal ligation case? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.) - -----ANSWER----
During a total hip replacement, how can a
>state the name of each item as you begin to
surgical technologist prevent blood from drying
count it, circulator records the items counted,
on instruments? - -----ANSWER---->Place the
count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
instruments in a basin of sterile water.
The surgical technologist has just completed
Which of the following prep solutions is
scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal
contraindicated for use with a laser? - -----
aneurysm. The aneurysm repair ruptures during
ANSWER---->Duraprep
transport from the operating room bed to the
,In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART Ten minutes into an automatic chemical washer
test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be cycle for an instrument string, the surgical
run - -----ANSWER---->daily. technologist notices she has missed a few
critical instruments. Which of the following
should the technologist do? - -----ANSWER----
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the >Wait until the washer stops and run a new
surgical technologist finds bioburden inside the cycle with the instruments.
lumen of a metal suction. Which of the
following actions should the surgical
technologist take? - -----ANSWER---->Remove During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure,
the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile which of the following precautions should the
field. surgical technologist take if the anesthesia
provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal
tube? - -----ANSWER---->Moisten sponges and
The surgeon requests a non-absorbable suture place around the field prior to start of
for skin closure. Which of the following sutures procedure to minimize leakage and reduce heat
is non-absorbable? - -----ANSWER---->Nylon buildup.
The anesthesia provider would typically ask the Which of the following should the surgical
surgical technologist how much fluid has been technologist do immediately before connecting
used in order to - -----ANSWER---->estimate the Jackson-Pratt drain to the drainage tubing? -
blood loss. -----ANSWER---->Squeeze the bulb to apply
manual suction.
Postoperatively a hernia repair patient
complains of ulnar pain, numbness and tingling Prior to a case the surgical technologist
bilaterally. The most likely cause of the patient's determines the power saw is not functioning.
discomfort is that the surgical technologist Which of the following is the most likely cause?
forgot to - -----ANSWER---->place arm pads. - -----ANSWER---->The battery has not been
adequately charged.
The surgical technologist must discard a
malfunctioning sterilant and replace with a new The surgical technologist places the patient in
one. Where should the technologist look to find Fowler position with head secured by
the proper disposal protocol for this product? - - craniotomy headrest. Which of the following
----ANSWER---->hospital MSDS log locations indicates correct application of the
safety strap? - -----ANSWER---->2 inches above
the knees
When steam sterilizing biological indicators,
how long are they incubated before the reading
is recorded? - -----ANSWER---->24 hours
, Which of the following is the minimum number When a surgical technologist is being relieved at
of counts for a Cesarean section case? - ----- end of shift during a myomectomy, she is
ANSWER---->four required to - -----ANSWER---->conduct a
complete count.
At the end of each case the surgical technologist
should - -----ANSWER---->rinse blood from the While preparing the room for a surgical
instruments with sterile water. procedure using the laser, which of the
following policies ensure the laser is being used
correctly? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
When breaking down the setup, which of the - -----ANSWER---->Post warning signs outside
following steps should be completed first? - ----- the room., Do not use alcohol based preps.,
ANSWER---->All sharps are contained and Wear safety goggles.
disposed of in the sharps container.
When donning a sterile gown the surgical
Which of the following retractors will the technologist should - -----ANSWER---->keep the
surgical technologist need for an emergent inside of the gown toward the body.
bring back case on a 450 lb abdominal
hysterectomy patient? - -----ANSWER----
>bookwalter After a tracheostomy procedure the surgical
technologist should keep which of the following
items sterile on the back table until the patient
The surgical team has just completed a radical leaves the room? - -----ANSWER----
mastectomy and the surgeon has left the room. >tracheostomy hook and spreader
While cleaning up the back table the surgical
technologist notices the Jackson Pratt placed
during this surgery is full with bright red fluid. At the beginning of a carpal tunnel procedure
Which of the following should the surgical the surgeon announces that he will use a
technologist do next? - -----ANSWER---->Inform Steven's scissor for every hand case he does
the circulator that the drain is full and there is from this day forward. After the case, which of
the potential for active bleeding in the surgical the following is the most efficient way to make
site. sure he has his Steven's scissor moving
forward? - -----ANSWER---->Add the Steven's
scissor to every hand procedure preference
The surgeon is doing a laparoscopic procedure card for the surgeon.
using an endo GIA stapler. He passes the stapler
to the surgical technologist and asks him to
reload. Which of the following should the Patient skin preparation for LAVH and
technologist do to the stapler before passing abdominal to perineal procedures should be
back to the surgeon? - -----ANSWER---->Close performed using which of the following
the jaws. solutions? - -----ANSWER---->iodophor paint
