NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE
The-surgical-technologist-is-preparing-for-a-laparoscopic-assisted-vaginal-hysterectomy.-
Which-of-the-following-equipment-is-needed-for-the-procedure?
A.-endoscopic-retrieval-bag
B.-harmonic-scalpel
C.-endoscopic-GIA
D.-Alexis-retractor---ans-✔✔B.-harmonic-scalpel
Which-of-the-following-positioning-equipment-is-needed-when-preparing-to-do-a-posterior-
spinal-fusion-of-the-T3-L2-range?
Which-of-the-following-positioning-equipment-is-needed-when-preparing-to-do-a-posterior-
spinal-fusion-of-the-T3-L2-range?
A.-Wilson-frame
B.-Mayfield-head-frame
C.-bean-bag
D.-fracture-table---ans-✔✔A.-Wilson-frame
3.-When-preparing-the-room-for-a-total-knee-arthroplasty-which-of-the-following-items-is-
necessary-to-occlude-blood-flow-during-the-surgical-procedure?
A.-Coban
B.-stockinette
C.-tourniquet
D.-Esmark---ans-✔✔C.-tourniquet
The-surgeon-is-starting-an-exploratory-laparotomy-on-an-elderly-female-patient-with-a-
very-large-rotund-abdomen.-Which-of-the-following-supplies-should-the-surgical-
technologist-have-available-in-the-room?
A.-Laparoscopic-instruments-and-a-Bookwalter-retractor.
B.-Bowel-instrumentation-and-a-Bookwalter-retractor.
C.-Laparoscopic-instruments-and-a-Balfour-retractor.
D.-Bowel-instrumentation-and-a-Balfour-retractor.---ans-✔✔B.-Bowel-instrumentation-and-
a-Bookwalter-retractor.
Which-of-the-following-equipment-is-essential-for-a-VATS-procedure?-(Select-the-three-(3)-
correct-answers.)
A.-Wilson-frame
,B.-bean-bag
C.-video-tower
D.-Jackson-table
E.-pillows---ans-✔✔B.-bean-bag
C.-video-tower
E.-pillows
The-surgical-team-is-in-the-midst-of-the-Time-Out-Protocol-with-the-OR-charge-nurse-
present-to-audit-their-briefing.-After-stating-the-procedure,-site-of-procedure,-antibiotics-
administered,-patient-history,-patient-name-and-everyone-in-the-room-agreeing-to-the-
briefing,-the-charge-nurse-declared-it-a-failed-briefing.-Which-of-the-following-elements-of-
a-Time-Out-did-the-surgical-team-exclude?
A.-verification-of-the-floor-the-patient-will-return-to
B.-verification-of-blood-type
C.-verification-that-the-proper-implants-are-in-the-room
D.-verification-of-the-surgical-consent-form---ans-✔✔C.-verification-that-the-proper-
implants-are-in-the-room
Which-of-the-following-are-verified-in-the-Time-Out-process?-(Select-the-three-(3)-correct-
answers.)
A.-patient's-identity
B.-patient's-blood-type
C.-correct-site
D.-procedure-to-be-performed
E.-patient's-date-of-birth---ans-✔✔A.-patient's-identity
C.-correct-site
D.-procedure-to-be-performed
The-nurse-initiates-a-surgical-time-out-with-the-surgeon-not-present-and-states-the-wrong-
patient-identifiers.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-best-action-for-the-surgical-technologist-to-
take?
A.-Ask-the-nurse-to-repeat-the-time-out-once-the-physician-is-in-the-room.
B.-Report-this-sentinel-event-through-the-facility-compliance-hotline.
C.-Perform-the-time-out-with-the-correct-patient-identifiers.
D.-Allow-the-nurse-to-complete-the-time-out.---ans-✔✔A.-Ask-the-nurse-to-repeat-the-time-
out-once-the-physician-is-in-the-room.
Which-of-the-following-is-a-special-consideration-before-the-procedure-for-a-burn-patient?
A.-amount-of-light-in-the-room
B.-temperature-of-room
C.-laminar-air-flow-rates
D.-type-of-operating-room-bed---ans-✔✔B.-temperature-of-room
In-an-appendectomy-where-the-patient-is-morbidly-obese,-which-of-the-following-self-
retaining-retractors-is-most-appropriate-to-have-on-the-sterile-field?
A.-O'Sullivan-O'Connor
, B.-Balfour
C.-Weitlaner
D.-Gelpi---ans-✔✔B.-Balfour
When-performing-pediatric-surgery,-the-temperature-of-the-room-must-be-adjusted-before-
the-patient-enters-approximately
A.-30-minutes-prior-and-between-75.6-and-78.8-degrees-Fahrenheit.
B.-one-hour-prior-and-between-75.6-and-78.8-degrees-Fahrenheit.
C.-30-minutes-prior-and-between-78.8-and-80.6-degrees-Fahrenheit.
D.-one-hour-prior-and-between-78.8-and-80.6-degrees-Fahrenheit.---ans-✔✔C.-30-
minutes-prior-and-between-78.8-and-80.6-degrees-Fahrenheit.
The-patient-is-scheduled-for-a-laparoscopic-assisted-vaginal-hysterectomy.-When-
opening-supplies-for-the-case-the-surgical-technologist-should-open
A.-three-prep-trays:-one-for-the-vaginal-prep,-one-for-catheter-placement,-and-one-for-the-
abdomen.
B.-one-prep-tray-for-abdomen,-catheter-placement,-and-vaginal-prep.
C.-two-prep-trays:-one-for-abdomen-and-one-for-vaginal-prep-and-catheter-placement.
D.-one-prep-tray-and-separate-sponges-for-vaginal-prep,-abdomen,-and-catheter-
placement.---ans-✔✔C.-two-prep-trays:-one-for-abdomen-and-one-for-vaginal-prep-and-
catheter-placement.
When-performing-a-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy-with-a-cholangiogram,-the-surgical-
technologist-will-need-to-have
A.-indigo-carmine.
B.-benzoine-tincture.
C.-methelyne-blue.
D.-contrast-medium.---ans-✔✔D.-contrast-medium.
Which-of-the-following-irrigation-will-the-surgeon-need-during-an-AV-graft-anastomosis?
A.-antibiotic-saline
B.-heparin-saline
C.-sterile-water
D.-normal-saline---ans-✔✔B.-heparin-saline
The-surgical-technologist-is-told-to-inspect-the-minor-procedure-rooms-to-ensure-all-of-the-
basic-furniture-is-present.-How-many-suction-systems-are-required-in-each-room?
A.-one
B.-two
C.-three
D.-none---ans-✔✔B.-two
Which-of-the-following-retractors-should-the-surgical-technologist-have-available-for-an-
emergent-open-laparotomy?
A.-Mayfield
B.-Balfour
The-surgical-technologist-is-preparing-for-a-laparoscopic-assisted-vaginal-hysterectomy.-
Which-of-the-following-equipment-is-needed-for-the-procedure?
A.-endoscopic-retrieval-bag
B.-harmonic-scalpel
C.-endoscopic-GIA
D.-Alexis-retractor---ans-✔✔B.-harmonic-scalpel
Which-of-the-following-positioning-equipment-is-needed-when-preparing-to-do-a-posterior-
spinal-fusion-of-the-T3-L2-range?
Which-of-the-following-positioning-equipment-is-needed-when-preparing-to-do-a-posterior-
spinal-fusion-of-the-T3-L2-range?
A.-Wilson-frame
B.-Mayfield-head-frame
C.-bean-bag
D.-fracture-table---ans-✔✔A.-Wilson-frame
3.-When-preparing-the-room-for-a-total-knee-arthroplasty-which-of-the-following-items-is-
necessary-to-occlude-blood-flow-during-the-surgical-procedure?
A.-Coban
B.-stockinette
C.-tourniquet
D.-Esmark---ans-✔✔C.-tourniquet
The-surgeon-is-starting-an-exploratory-laparotomy-on-an-elderly-female-patient-with-a-
very-large-rotund-abdomen.-Which-of-the-following-supplies-should-the-surgical-
technologist-have-available-in-the-room?
A.-Laparoscopic-instruments-and-a-Bookwalter-retractor.
B.-Bowel-instrumentation-and-a-Bookwalter-retractor.
C.-Laparoscopic-instruments-and-a-Balfour-retractor.
D.-Bowel-instrumentation-and-a-Balfour-retractor.---ans-✔✔B.-Bowel-instrumentation-and-
a-Bookwalter-retractor.
Which-of-the-following-equipment-is-essential-for-a-VATS-procedure?-(Select-the-three-(3)-
correct-answers.)
A.-Wilson-frame
,B.-bean-bag
C.-video-tower
D.-Jackson-table
E.-pillows---ans-✔✔B.-bean-bag
C.-video-tower
E.-pillows
The-surgical-team-is-in-the-midst-of-the-Time-Out-Protocol-with-the-OR-charge-nurse-
present-to-audit-their-briefing.-After-stating-the-procedure,-site-of-procedure,-antibiotics-
administered,-patient-history,-patient-name-and-everyone-in-the-room-agreeing-to-the-
briefing,-the-charge-nurse-declared-it-a-failed-briefing.-Which-of-the-following-elements-of-
a-Time-Out-did-the-surgical-team-exclude?
A.-verification-of-the-floor-the-patient-will-return-to
B.-verification-of-blood-type
C.-verification-that-the-proper-implants-are-in-the-room
D.-verification-of-the-surgical-consent-form---ans-✔✔C.-verification-that-the-proper-
implants-are-in-the-room
Which-of-the-following-are-verified-in-the-Time-Out-process?-(Select-the-three-(3)-correct-
answers.)
A.-patient's-identity
B.-patient's-blood-type
C.-correct-site
D.-procedure-to-be-performed
E.-patient's-date-of-birth---ans-✔✔A.-patient's-identity
C.-correct-site
D.-procedure-to-be-performed
The-nurse-initiates-a-surgical-time-out-with-the-surgeon-not-present-and-states-the-wrong-
patient-identifiers.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-best-action-for-the-surgical-technologist-to-
take?
A.-Ask-the-nurse-to-repeat-the-time-out-once-the-physician-is-in-the-room.
B.-Report-this-sentinel-event-through-the-facility-compliance-hotline.
C.-Perform-the-time-out-with-the-correct-patient-identifiers.
D.-Allow-the-nurse-to-complete-the-time-out.---ans-✔✔A.-Ask-the-nurse-to-repeat-the-time-
out-once-the-physician-is-in-the-room.
Which-of-the-following-is-a-special-consideration-before-the-procedure-for-a-burn-patient?
A.-amount-of-light-in-the-room
B.-temperature-of-room
C.-laminar-air-flow-rates
D.-type-of-operating-room-bed---ans-✔✔B.-temperature-of-room
In-an-appendectomy-where-the-patient-is-morbidly-obese,-which-of-the-following-self-
retaining-retractors-is-most-appropriate-to-have-on-the-sterile-field?
A.-O'Sullivan-O'Connor
, B.-Balfour
C.-Weitlaner
D.-Gelpi---ans-✔✔B.-Balfour
When-performing-pediatric-surgery,-the-temperature-of-the-room-must-be-adjusted-before-
the-patient-enters-approximately
A.-30-minutes-prior-and-between-75.6-and-78.8-degrees-Fahrenheit.
B.-one-hour-prior-and-between-75.6-and-78.8-degrees-Fahrenheit.
C.-30-minutes-prior-and-between-78.8-and-80.6-degrees-Fahrenheit.
D.-one-hour-prior-and-between-78.8-and-80.6-degrees-Fahrenheit.---ans-✔✔C.-30-
minutes-prior-and-between-78.8-and-80.6-degrees-Fahrenheit.
The-patient-is-scheduled-for-a-laparoscopic-assisted-vaginal-hysterectomy.-When-
opening-supplies-for-the-case-the-surgical-technologist-should-open
A.-three-prep-trays:-one-for-the-vaginal-prep,-one-for-catheter-placement,-and-one-for-the-
abdomen.
B.-one-prep-tray-for-abdomen,-catheter-placement,-and-vaginal-prep.
C.-two-prep-trays:-one-for-abdomen-and-one-for-vaginal-prep-and-catheter-placement.
D.-one-prep-tray-and-separate-sponges-for-vaginal-prep,-abdomen,-and-catheter-
placement.---ans-✔✔C.-two-prep-trays:-one-for-abdomen-and-one-for-vaginal-prep-and-
catheter-placement.
When-performing-a-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy-with-a-cholangiogram,-the-surgical-
technologist-will-need-to-have
A.-indigo-carmine.
B.-benzoine-tincture.
C.-methelyne-blue.
D.-contrast-medium.---ans-✔✔D.-contrast-medium.
Which-of-the-following-irrigation-will-the-surgeon-need-during-an-AV-graft-anastomosis?
A.-antibiotic-saline
B.-heparin-saline
C.-sterile-water
D.-normal-saline---ans-✔✔B.-heparin-saline
The-surgical-technologist-is-told-to-inspect-the-minor-procedure-rooms-to-ensure-all-of-the-
basic-furniture-is-present.-How-many-suction-systems-are-required-in-each-room?
A.-one
B.-two
C.-three
D.-none---ans-✔✔B.-two
Which-of-the-following-retractors-should-the-surgical-technologist-have-available-for-an-
emergent-open-laparotomy?
A.-Mayfield
B.-Balfour
