NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM 4
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While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 pound
female the surgical technologist begins to retrieve supplies and
instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the
technologist retrieve for this case?
Bookwalter
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy
with removal of excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The circulator has
opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The
surgical technologist should suggest that the ESU pad be removed
and placed on
the buttocks
Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal
ligation case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
state the name of each item as you begin to count it, circulator records the
items counted, count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
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?
Don new gown and gloves.
Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis
intraoperatively in neurosurgery?
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.)
electrosurgical pen, sponge, suction device
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation
at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct method for
completing this prep?
Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the
axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from
the bed.
,When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on a patient with TB,
which of the following sterilization methods should be employed?
steris
During a total hip replacement, how can a surgical technologist
prevent blood from drying on instruments?
Place the instruments in a basin of sterile water.
Which of the following prep solutions is contraindicated for use with a
laser?
Duraprep
In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam
sterilizers should be run
daily.
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the surgical technologist
finds bioburden inside the lumen of a metal suction. Which of the
following actions should the surgical technologist take?
Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field.
The surgeon requests a non-absorbable suture for skin closure.
Which of the following sutures is non-absorbable?
Nylon
The anesthesia provider would typically ask the surgical technologist
how much fluid has been used in order to
estimate blood loss.
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
place arm pads.
The surgical technologist must discard a malfunctioning sterilant and
replace with a new one. Where should the technologist look to find
the proper disposal protocol for this product?
hospital MSDS log
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they
incubated before the reading is recorded?
24 hours
Ten minutes into an automatic chemical washer cycle for an
instrument string, the surgical technologist notices she has missed a
few critical instruments. Which of the following should the
technologist do?
Wait until the washer stops and run a new cycle with the instruments.
, During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following
precautions should the surgical technologist take if the anesthesia
provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal tube?
Moisten sponges and place around the field prior to start of procedure to
minimize leakage and reduce heat buildup.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do
immediately before connecting the Jackson-Pratt drain to the
drainage tubing?
Squeeze the bulb to apply manual suction.
Prior to a case the surgical technologist determines the power saw is
not functioning. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
The battery has not been adequately charged.
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with
head secured by craniotomy headrest. Which of the following
locations indicates correct application of the safety strap?
2 inches above the knees
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a
Cesarean section case?
four
At the end of each case the surgical technologist should
rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
When breaking down the setup, which of the following steps should
be completed first?
All sharps are contained and disposed of in the sharps container.
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need
for an emergent bring back case on a 450 lb abdominal hysterectomy
patient?
bookwalter
The surgical team has just completed a radical mastectomy and the
surgeon has left the room. While cleaning up the back table the
surgical technologist notices the Jackson Pratt placed during this
surgery is full with bright red fluid. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist do next?
Inform the circulator that the drain is full and there is the potential for active
bleeding in the surgical site.
The surgeon is doing a laparoscopic procedure using an endo GIA
stapler. He passes the stapler to the surgical technologist and asks
him to reload. Which of the following should the technologist do to
the stapler before passing back to the surgeon?
Questions and Verified Answers Detailed
Answers Latest Graded A+
While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 pound
female the surgical technologist begins to retrieve supplies and
instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the
technologist retrieve for this case?
Bookwalter
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy
with removal of excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The circulator has
opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The
surgical technologist should suggest that the ESU pad be removed
and placed on
the buttocks
Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal
ligation case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
state the name of each item as you begin to count it, circulator records the
items counted, count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
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?
Don new gown and gloves.
Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis
intraoperatively in neurosurgery?
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.)
electrosurgical pen, sponge, suction device
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation
at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct method for
completing this prep?
Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the
axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from
the bed.
,When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on a patient with TB,
which of the following sterilization methods should be employed?
steris
During a total hip replacement, how can a surgical technologist
prevent blood from drying on instruments?
Place the instruments in a basin of sterile water.
Which of the following prep solutions is contraindicated for use with a
laser?
Duraprep
In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam
sterilizers should be run
daily.
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the surgical technologist
finds bioburden inside the lumen of a metal suction. Which of the
following actions should the surgical technologist take?
Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field.
The surgeon requests a non-absorbable suture for skin closure.
Which of the following sutures is non-absorbable?
Nylon
The anesthesia provider would typically ask the surgical technologist
how much fluid has been used in order to
estimate blood loss.
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
place arm pads.
The surgical technologist must discard a malfunctioning sterilant and
replace with a new one. Where should the technologist look to find
the proper disposal protocol for this product?
hospital MSDS log
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they
incubated before the reading is recorded?
24 hours
Ten minutes into an automatic chemical washer cycle for an
instrument string, the surgical technologist notices she has missed a
few critical instruments. Which of the following should the
technologist do?
Wait until the washer stops and run a new cycle with the instruments.
, During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following
precautions should the surgical technologist take if the anesthesia
provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal tube?
Moisten sponges and place around the field prior to start of procedure to
minimize leakage and reduce heat buildup.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do
immediately before connecting the Jackson-Pratt drain to the
drainage tubing?
Squeeze the bulb to apply manual suction.
Prior to a case the surgical technologist determines the power saw is
not functioning. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
The battery has not been adequately charged.
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with
head secured by craniotomy headrest. Which of the following
locations indicates correct application of the safety strap?
2 inches above the knees
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a
Cesarean section case?
four
At the end of each case the surgical technologist should
rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
When breaking down the setup, which of the following steps should
be completed first?
All sharps are contained and disposed of in the sharps container.
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need
for an emergent bring back case on a 450 lb abdominal hysterectomy
patient?
bookwalter
The surgical team has just completed a radical mastectomy and the
surgeon has left the room. While cleaning up the back table the
surgical technologist notices the Jackson Pratt placed during this
surgery is full with bright red fluid. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist do next?
Inform the circulator that the drain is full and there is the potential for active
bleeding in the surgical site.
The surgeon is doing a laparoscopic procedure using an endo GIA
stapler. He passes the stapler to the surgical technologist and asks
him to reload. Which of the following should the technologist do to
the stapler before passing back to the surgeon?
