NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM 4
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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?
Close the jaws.
,When a surgical technologist is being relieved at end of shift during a
myomectomy, she is required to
conduct a complete count.
While preparing the room for a surgical procedure using the laser,
which of the following policies ensure the laser is being used
correctly? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Post warning signs outside the room., Do not use alcohol based preps.,
Wear safety goggles.
When donning a sterile gown the surgical technologist should
keep the inside of the gown toward the body.
After a tracheostomy procedure the surgical technologist should keep
which of the following items sterile on the back table until the patient
leaves the room?
tracheostomy hook and spreader
At the beginning of a carpal tunnel procedure the surgeon announces
that he will use a Steven's scissor for every hand case he does from
this day forward. After the case, which of the following is the most
efficient way to make sure he has his Steven's scissor moving
forward?
Add the Steven's scissor to every hand procedure preference card for the
surgeon.
Patient skin preparation for LAVH and abdominal to perineal
procedures should be performed using which of the following
solutions?
iodophor paint
Following an eyelid laceration repair, the surgeon begins to close the
skin. Anticipating the surgeon's needs the surgical technologist
should hand the surgeon
steri strips.
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
is maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
A surgical technologist working the night shift is preparing implants
for the next morning. After running the autoclave, the cycle fails.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do?
, Unwrap, decontaminate and re-sterilize implants with a biological test pack
and place a hold on the use of the sets until the BI test results are
available.
When cutting 7-0 nylon suture, which of the following is the best
instrument to use?
straight Iris scissors
A vulva biopsy is to be conducted on a patient who is an observant
Muslim. Which of the following should actions should be taken for
this case?
Enlist an all female surgical team.
Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety when
processing a flexible endoscope?
leak
A pressure dressing is most likely applied over a
skin graft.
During an I&D of a back wound with the patient in the prone position
the anesthesiologist announces that the patient is turning blue and
calls a code. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take to assist?
Cover the wound and remove the Mayo and back table.
Which of the following information must every drug container be
labeled with as soon as it is received by the surgical technologist?
abbreviated medication name, quantity and strength
During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item
being handed by the circulator. The surgical technologist's left glove
touches the outside of the package. Which of the following steps
must be taken to correct the break in sterile technique?
The circulator removes the contaminated glove and then the technologist
re-gloves herself.
The surgical technologist has started breaking down the back table
and is disposing of all sharps. Which of the following is correct
practice for disposing sharps?
Place all sharps in the needle counter and dispose of them in the sharps
container.
Which of the following is the standard recommended temperature
range in an operating room for surgery on an adult patient being
operated on for a hernia repair?
68 - 73 degrees
Questions and Verified Answers Latest A+
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?
Close the jaws.
,When a surgical technologist is being relieved at end of shift during a
myomectomy, she is required to
conduct a complete count.
While preparing the room for a surgical procedure using the laser,
which of the following policies ensure the laser is being used
correctly? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Post warning signs outside the room., Do not use alcohol based preps.,
Wear safety goggles.
When donning a sterile gown the surgical technologist should
keep the inside of the gown toward the body.
After a tracheostomy procedure the surgical technologist should keep
which of the following items sterile on the back table until the patient
leaves the room?
tracheostomy hook and spreader
At the beginning of a carpal tunnel procedure the surgeon announces
that he will use a Steven's scissor for every hand case he does from
this day forward. After the case, which of the following is the most
efficient way to make sure he has his Steven's scissor moving
forward?
Add the Steven's scissor to every hand procedure preference card for the
surgeon.
Patient skin preparation for LAVH and abdominal to perineal
procedures should be performed using which of the following
solutions?
iodophor paint
Following an eyelid laceration repair, the surgeon begins to close the
skin. Anticipating the surgeon's needs the surgical technologist
should hand the surgeon
steri strips.
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
is maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
A surgical technologist working the night shift is preparing implants
for the next morning. After running the autoclave, the cycle fails.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do?
, Unwrap, decontaminate and re-sterilize implants with a biological test pack
and place a hold on the use of the sets until the BI test results are
available.
When cutting 7-0 nylon suture, which of the following is the best
instrument to use?
straight Iris scissors
A vulva biopsy is to be conducted on a patient who is an observant
Muslim. Which of the following should actions should be taken for
this case?
Enlist an all female surgical team.
Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety when
processing a flexible endoscope?
leak
A pressure dressing is most likely applied over a
skin graft.
During an I&D of a back wound with the patient in the prone position
the anesthesiologist announces that the patient is turning blue and
calls a code. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take to assist?
Cover the wound and remove the Mayo and back table.
Which of the following information must every drug container be
labeled with as soon as it is received by the surgical technologist?
abbreviated medication name, quantity and strength
During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item
being handed by the circulator. The surgical technologist's left glove
touches the outside of the package. Which of the following steps
must be taken to correct the break in sterile technique?
The circulator removes the contaminated glove and then the technologist
re-gloves herself.
The surgical technologist has started breaking down the back table
and is disposing of all sharps. Which of the following is correct
practice for disposing sharps?
Place all sharps in the needle counter and dispose of them in the sharps
container.
Which of the following is the standard recommended temperature
range in an operating room for surgery on an adult patient being
operated on for a hernia repair?
68 - 73 degrees
