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NCCT TS-C Exam Prep (Tech in
Surgery – Certified)
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Tests &
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Which device is most likely used during a laparoscopic
appendectomy to transect the
appendix? ......ANSWER......EndoGIA™ Universal linear
stapler
When should the surgeon's preferences be communicated
to the surgical team? ......ANSWER......Before the
procedure begins.
What should you ask the nurse for if there is a quickly
growing spot of blood on the dressings above the incision
site? ......ANSWER......Surgeon PPE, lap sponges,
another drape, new suction/bovie.
Which is an example of a three-layer
dressing? ......ANSWER......BandAid
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What information is not found on the label for a given
medication?
......ANSWER......Contraindication
Which dressing is most likely used when applying a sterile
dressing to a skin graft recipient
site? ......ANSWER......Bolster
What must be periodically used to irrigate the eye to
prevent corneal drying? ......ANSWER......Balanced salt
solution.
What is the proper procedure for turning with the
circulator after donning the gown? ......ANSWER......Hand
tag to circulator, then circulator moves around the
scrub person.
For what could an OR team member be cited in a lawsuit
if a patient falls because they were left
unattended? ......ANSWER......Abandonment.
What is a negative consequence of failing to update a
doctor's preference card for the
OR? ......ANSWER......Higher costs due to unused or
incorrect supplies.
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Which gland regulates the amount of calcium in the
blood? ......ANSWER......Parathyroid gland.
What regulates the production of T-
Lymphocytes? ......ANSWER......The thymus
Which step is unnecessary for end-of-day cleaning of an
operating room? ......ANSWER......All furniture is
removed from the OR.
What does it mean if an item is listed as a 'hold' on the
doctor's preference card? ......ANSWER......The item
remains unopened at the beginning of the case,
but it is available in the room in case the doctor
needs it.
What is the correct sequence for surgical prepping and
draping? ......ANSWER......Apply antiseptic solution,
allow to air dry, then drape the surgical site.
Which statement about surgical staplers is correct?
......ANSWER......Powered surgical staplers allow for
precise control over firing and staple formation.
What is the main purpose of the patient skin prep prior to
a surgical procedure? ......ANSWER......To remove dirt,
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oil, and microbes, and to reduce the microbial
count.
Who is responsible for accurately labeling a specimen
obtained during a surgical
procedure? ......ANSWER......Scrub tech and circulating
nurse.
Who is responsible for coordinating the transfer of the
patient to and from the OR
table? ......ANSWER......Anesthesia provider.
How can a surgical tech anticipate intraoperative
assistance to the surgeon with suctioning and
irrigating? ......ANSWER......Have the suction device
appropriately close by on the sterile field and be
attentive to when suctioning is necessary.
How much of the operating room (OR) floor is mopped
with disinfectant during a terminal
clean? ......ANSWER......Corner to corner and side to
side - moving OR furniture when necessary.
Why are surgical preference cards important to the OR
and procedure? ......ANSWER......To track patient
medication history, minimize waste and reduce
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NCCT TS-C Exam Prep (Tech in
Surgery – Certified)
– Complete Study Guide, Practice
Tests &
Certification Success {LATEST
2026/2027UPDATE} COMPLETE
ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM
Which device is most likely used during a laparoscopic
appendectomy to transect the
appendix? ......ANSWER......EndoGIA™ Universal linear
stapler
When should the surgeon's preferences be communicated
to the surgical team? ......ANSWER......Before the
procedure begins.
What should you ask the nurse for if there is a quickly
growing spot of blood on the dressings above the incision
site? ......ANSWER......Surgeon PPE, lap sponges,
another drape, new suction/bovie.
Which is an example of a three-layer
dressing? ......ANSWER......BandAid
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What information is not found on the label for a given
medication?
......ANSWER......Contraindication
Which dressing is most likely used when applying a sterile
dressing to a skin graft recipient
site? ......ANSWER......Bolster
What must be periodically used to irrigate the eye to
prevent corneal drying? ......ANSWER......Balanced salt
solution.
What is the proper procedure for turning with the
circulator after donning the gown? ......ANSWER......Hand
tag to circulator, then circulator moves around the
scrub person.
For what could an OR team member be cited in a lawsuit
if a patient falls because they were left
unattended? ......ANSWER......Abandonment.
What is a negative consequence of failing to update a
doctor's preference card for the
OR? ......ANSWER......Higher costs due to unused or
incorrect supplies.
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Which gland regulates the amount of calcium in the
blood? ......ANSWER......Parathyroid gland.
What regulates the production of T-
Lymphocytes? ......ANSWER......The thymus
Which step is unnecessary for end-of-day cleaning of an
operating room? ......ANSWER......All furniture is
removed from the OR.
What does it mean if an item is listed as a 'hold' on the
doctor's preference card? ......ANSWER......The item
remains unopened at the beginning of the case,
but it is available in the room in case the doctor
needs it.
What is the correct sequence for surgical prepping and
draping? ......ANSWER......Apply antiseptic solution,
allow to air dry, then drape the surgical site.
Which statement about surgical staplers is correct?
......ANSWER......Powered surgical staplers allow for
precise control over firing and staple formation.
What is the main purpose of the patient skin prep prior to
a surgical procedure? ......ANSWER......To remove dirt,
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oil, and microbes, and to reduce the microbial
count.
Who is responsible for accurately labeling a specimen
obtained during a surgical
procedure? ......ANSWER......Scrub tech and circulating
nurse.
Who is responsible for coordinating the transfer of the
patient to and from the OR
table? ......ANSWER......Anesthesia provider.
How can a surgical tech anticipate intraoperative
assistance to the surgeon with suctioning and
irrigating? ......ANSWER......Have the suction device
appropriately close by on the sterile field and be
attentive to when suctioning is necessary.
How much of the operating room (OR) floor is mopped
with disinfectant during a terminal
clean? ......ANSWER......Corner to corner and side to
side - moving OR furniture when necessary.
Why are surgical preference cards important to the OR
and procedure? ......ANSWER......To track patient
medication history, minimize waste and reduce
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