NCCT Surgical Technology Exam|
Reviewed 2026/2027|A Review of 260 Real
Questions with Detailed Correct Answers|
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1. 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? -
ANSWER✔️-Wait until the washer stops and run a new cycle with the
instruments.
2. During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following
precautions should the surgical technologist take if the anesthesia provider is
using an uncuffed endotracheal tube? - ANSWER✔️-Moisten sponges and
place around the field prior to start of procedure to minimize leakage and
reduce heat buildup.
3. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do immediately
before connecting the Jackson-Pratt drain to the drainage tubing? -
ANSWER✔️-Squeeze the bulb to apply manual suction.
4. Prior to a case the surgical technologist determines the power saw is not
functioning. Which of the following is the most likely cause? -
ANSWER✔️-The battery has not been adequately charged.
5. 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? - ANSWER✔️-2 inches above the
knees
6. Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean
section case? - ANSWER✔️-four
7. At the end of each case the surgical technologist should - ANSWER✔️-
rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
,8. When breaking down the setup, which of the following steps should be
completed first? - ANSWER✔️-All sharps are contained and disposed of in
the sharps container.
9. Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an
emergent bring back case on a 450 lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? -
ANSWER✔️-Bookwalter
10.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? -
ANSWER✔️-Inform the circulator that the drain is full and there is the
potential for active bleeding in the surgical site.
11.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? - ANSWER✔️-Close the jaws.
12.When a surgical technologist is being relieved at end of shift during a
myomectomy, she is required to - ANSWER✔️-conduct a complete count.
13.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.) - ANSWER✔️-Post warning signs outside the
room., Do not use alcohol based preps., Wear safety goggles.
14.When donning a sterile gown the surgical technologist should -
ANSWER✔️-keep the inside of the gown toward the body.
15.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? - ANSWER✔️-tracheostomy hook and spreader
,16.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? - ANSWER✔️-Add
the Steven's scissor to every hand procedure preference card for the surgeon.
17.Patient skin preparation for LAVH and abdominal to perineal procedures
should be performed using which of the following solutions? -
ANSWER✔️-iodophor paint
18.Following an eyelid laceration repair, the surgeon begins to close the skin.
Anticipating the surgeon's needs the surgical technologist should hand the
surgeon - ANSWER✔️-Steri strips.
19.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 - ANSWER✔️-is maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
20.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? - ANSWER✔️-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.
21.When cutting 7-0 nylon suture, which of the following is the best instrument
to use? - ANSWER✔️-straight Iris scissors
22.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? -
ANSWER✔️-Enlist an all-female surgical team.
23.Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety when
processing a flexible endoscope? - ANSWER✔️-leak
24.A pressure dressing is most likely applied over a - ANSWER✔️-skin graft.
, 25.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? - ANSWER -Cover the wound and remove the Mayo and back
table.
26.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? - ANSWER -Bookwalter
27.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 -
ANSWER -the buttocks
28.Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal ligation
case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANSWER -state the name
of each item as you begin to count it, circulator records the items counted,
count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
29.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? - ANSWER -Don new gown
and gloves.
30.Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively
in neurosurgery? - ANSWER -Raney clips
31.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.) - ANSWER -Electrosurgical pen, sponge,
suction device
32.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
Reviewed 2026/2027|A Review of 260 Real
Questions with Detailed Correct Answers|
Guaranteed Pass
1. 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? -
ANSWER✔️-Wait until the washer stops and run a new cycle with the
instruments.
2. During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following
precautions should the surgical technologist take if the anesthesia provider is
using an uncuffed endotracheal tube? - ANSWER✔️-Moisten sponges and
place around the field prior to start of procedure to minimize leakage and
reduce heat buildup.
3. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do immediately
before connecting the Jackson-Pratt drain to the drainage tubing? -
ANSWER✔️-Squeeze the bulb to apply manual suction.
4. Prior to a case the surgical technologist determines the power saw is not
functioning. Which of the following is the most likely cause? -
ANSWER✔️-The battery has not been adequately charged.
5. 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? - ANSWER✔️-2 inches above the
knees
6. Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean
section case? - ANSWER✔️-four
7. At the end of each case the surgical technologist should - ANSWER✔️-
rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
,8. When breaking down the setup, which of the following steps should be
completed first? - ANSWER✔️-All sharps are contained and disposed of in
the sharps container.
9. Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an
emergent bring back case on a 450 lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? -
ANSWER✔️-Bookwalter
10.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? -
ANSWER✔️-Inform the circulator that the drain is full and there is the
potential for active bleeding in the surgical site.
11.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? - ANSWER✔️-Close the jaws.
12.When a surgical technologist is being relieved at end of shift during a
myomectomy, she is required to - ANSWER✔️-conduct a complete count.
13.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.) - ANSWER✔️-Post warning signs outside the
room., Do not use alcohol based preps., Wear safety goggles.
14.When donning a sterile gown the surgical technologist should -
ANSWER✔️-keep the inside of the gown toward the body.
15.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? - ANSWER✔️-tracheostomy hook and spreader
,16.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? - ANSWER✔️-Add
the Steven's scissor to every hand procedure preference card for the surgeon.
17.Patient skin preparation for LAVH and abdominal to perineal procedures
should be performed using which of the following solutions? -
ANSWER✔️-iodophor paint
18.Following an eyelid laceration repair, the surgeon begins to close the skin.
Anticipating the surgeon's needs the surgical technologist should hand the
surgeon - ANSWER✔️-Steri strips.
19.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 - ANSWER✔️-is maintained at 75 degrees F (23 C).
20.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? - ANSWER✔️-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.
21.When cutting 7-0 nylon suture, which of the following is the best instrument
to use? - ANSWER✔️-straight Iris scissors
22.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? -
ANSWER✔️-Enlist an all-female surgical team.
23.Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety when
processing a flexible endoscope? - ANSWER✔️-leak
24.A pressure dressing is most likely applied over a - ANSWER✔️-skin graft.
, 25.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? - ANSWER -Cover the wound and remove the Mayo and back
table.
26.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? - ANSWER -Bookwalter
27.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 -
ANSWER -the buttocks
28.Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal ligation
case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANSWER -state the name
of each item as you begin to count it, circulator records the items counted,
count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
29.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? - ANSWER -Don new gown
and gloves.
30.Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively
in neurosurgery? - ANSWER -Raney clips
31.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.) - ANSWER -Electrosurgical pen, sponge,
suction device
32.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
