NCCT tech in surgery practice |Surgical Technologist Exam on
Advanced OR Procedures, Sterile Technique, Anesthesia
Emergencies, Patient Positioning, Laparoscopic and Open Surgery,
Total Joint Arthroplasty, Spinal Fusion, Hysterectomy,
Myelography, TURP, Vascular and Cardiothoracic Procedures, OR
Counts, Flash and Steam Sterilization, Endoscopic and Chemical
Sterilization, ESU and Hemostasis, Draping, Prep Solutions,
Specialty Instrumentation, Tourniquet and Pneumatic Devices,
Postoperative Dressing, Fluid Management, and Patient Safety
Protocols Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The
patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The
scrubbed surgical technologist should:
prepare for a tracheostomy.
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case?
4
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.
When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should confirm that which of the following
have been documented before using the instrumentation?
Exposure temperature
,What is the minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite?
20 %
The surgical technologist is preparing for a myelography procedure. Which of the following items would
definitely be on the preference card for this case?
Contrast medium
When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room team should position the patient
using which of the following positioning options?
left lateral position
During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe an MH crisis is presenting itself in
the surgical patient. The surgical tech should
Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile field
The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement of a dressing following a
mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the patient has developed a hematoma at the
incision site. The surgeon has left the operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take?
Ask the surgeon to return.
The surgical technologist should use which of the following disinfectants when reprocessing an
endotracheal tube used during surgery?
Cidex OPA
,A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to not use a Bovie. Which of the following
solutions should the surgical technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding?
Monsels solution
Before use of the ESU generator the surgical technologist should check for the
biomedical engineering sticker.
A gynecologic oncology surgeon decides to bring her patient into the OR emergently after seeing her in
the office. The patient's abdomen is greatly distended, warm and firm to the touch. Which of the
following should the surgical technologist have available?
Poole tip suction and Lap sponges
At the end of each case the surgical technologist should
rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
A cardiac arrest occurs during a thoracotomy procedure, and the surgeon calls a CODE BLUE. The
surgeon is attempting to resuscitate the patient using CPR. Which of the following is the responsibility of
the surgical technologist in this situation?
Prepare internal defibrillator paddles.
Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-Dick test on an autoclave?
Amount of air removed from the autoclave
, The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed in the Sims position. Which of the following
actions prevents the likelihood of an intraoperative positioning injury to the brachial plexus?
Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
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.
Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy?
potts smith
During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the surgeon requests assistance with retracting
the spermatic cord. Which of the following should the surgical technologist provide?
moist Penrose
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
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies for an abdominal hysterectomy on a
300 lb. patient. After reviewing the preference card, which of the following items should the
technologist hold in order to watch costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Closing suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
Advanced OR Procedures, Sterile Technique, Anesthesia
Emergencies, Patient Positioning, Laparoscopic and Open Surgery,
Total Joint Arthroplasty, Spinal Fusion, Hysterectomy,
Myelography, TURP, Vascular and Cardiothoracic Procedures, OR
Counts, Flash and Steam Sterilization, Endoscopic and Chemical
Sterilization, ESU and Hemostasis, Draping, Prep Solutions,
Specialty Instrumentation, Tourniquet and Pneumatic Devices,
Postoperative Dressing, Fluid Management, and Patient Safety
Protocols Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The
patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The
scrubbed surgical technologist should:
prepare for a tracheostomy.
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case?
4
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.
When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should confirm that which of the following
have been documented before using the instrumentation?
Exposure temperature
,What is the minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite?
20 %
The surgical technologist is preparing for a myelography procedure. Which of the following items would
definitely be on the preference card for this case?
Contrast medium
When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room team should position the patient
using which of the following positioning options?
left lateral position
During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe an MH crisis is presenting itself in
the surgical patient. The surgical tech should
Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile field
The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement of a dressing following a
mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the patient has developed a hematoma at the
incision site. The surgeon has left the operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take?
Ask the surgeon to return.
The surgical technologist should use which of the following disinfectants when reprocessing an
endotracheal tube used during surgery?
Cidex OPA
,A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to not use a Bovie. Which of the following
solutions should the surgical technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding?
Monsels solution
Before use of the ESU generator the surgical technologist should check for the
biomedical engineering sticker.
A gynecologic oncology surgeon decides to bring her patient into the OR emergently after seeing her in
the office. The patient's abdomen is greatly distended, warm and firm to the touch. Which of the
following should the surgical technologist have available?
Poole tip suction and Lap sponges
At the end of each case the surgical technologist should
rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
A cardiac arrest occurs during a thoracotomy procedure, and the surgeon calls a CODE BLUE. The
surgeon is attempting to resuscitate the patient using CPR. Which of the following is the responsibility of
the surgical technologist in this situation?
Prepare internal defibrillator paddles.
Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-Dick test on an autoclave?
Amount of air removed from the autoclave
, The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed in the Sims position. Which of the following
actions prevents the likelihood of an intraoperative positioning injury to the brachial plexus?
Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
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.
Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy?
potts smith
During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the surgeon requests assistance with retracting
the spermatic cord. Which of the following should the surgical technologist provide?
moist Penrose
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
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies for an abdominal hysterectomy on a
300 lb. patient. After reviewing the preference card, which of the following items should the
technologist hold in order to watch costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Closing suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
