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NCCT Surgical Technologist (TS-C)
Exam Review 2026/2027 | Ultimate
Study Guide | Comprehensive
Practice Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Surgical Technology
Certification Prep
1. The surgical technologist is preparing the room for a bronchoscopy. What equipment should
be in the room?
Video tower
What should always be available in the room following a thyroidectomy?
Tracheotomy tray
Which of the following is an example of a "simple" break in sterile technique?
A gloved hand of a sterile team member touches a nonsterile surface
To prevent fogging of an endoscope that will be inserted in a port during MIS surgery, use an
antifog solution or ____.
Keep in a warming unit
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What is the recommended time for a surgical scrub for most common antiseptic cleansers?
Two to five minutes
Which guideline is used by healthcare workers to prevent or reduce the spread of
microorganisms with all patients?
Standard precautions
What is the proper procedure used when separating instruments that are delicate at the
completion of the case?
Place all delicate instruments in their original container
What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Metzenbaum
Which of the following techniques are used to protect tissue when holding a retractor?
Maintain the position that it is placed
Which surgery would pose the highest risk of fire when lasers are in use?
Removal of laryngeal polyps
Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first?
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Ream
Where could information be located about how to clean up a chemical spilled in the operating
room?
SDS
What process did The Joint Commission establish that verifies patient identity, correct surgical
side and site, and procedural information?
TIMEOUT
When positioning a geriatric patient on the OR table, it is noted the patient cannot abduct their
arms past 70 degrees. How should their arms be positioned once asleep?
Between 45-70 degrees
Following a total hip arthroplasty, what should also accompany the patient to PACU?
Abductor pillow
Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
Hypothermia
When performing opening gloving, what amount of the outer edge of the wrapper is considered
unsterile?
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1 inch
Which of the following items are placed on the Mayo stand when setting up the sterile field?
Items used at the beginning of the procedure
What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled instruments in a basin
when preparing for the decontamination process at the completion of a case?
Enzyme detergent
Patients coming from a chemical plant explosion may need to be __________ prior to their
arrival.
Decontaminated
What is the most common preservative used for a permanent specimen for the transportation
process from the operating room?
Formalin
Which of the following fire extinguishers is most commonly found in the operating room?
Carbon dioxide
Which of the following is the first level according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Most basic needs
NCCT Surgical Technologist (TS-C)
Exam Review 2026/2027 | Ultimate
Study Guide | Comprehensive
Practice Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Surgical Technology
Certification Prep
1. The surgical technologist is preparing the room for a bronchoscopy. What equipment should
be in the room?
Video tower
What should always be available in the room following a thyroidectomy?
Tracheotomy tray
Which of the following is an example of a "simple" break in sterile technique?
A gloved hand of a sterile team member touches a nonsterile surface
To prevent fogging of an endoscope that will be inserted in a port during MIS surgery, use an
antifog solution or ____.
Keep in a warming unit
,/////…/.//,.,./.,./.,..,..//…,,…..,,,,,..////.,.,.,[]][‘;@@@2../././/…../////…/;;;.//
What is the recommended time for a surgical scrub for most common antiseptic cleansers?
Two to five minutes
Which guideline is used by healthcare workers to prevent or reduce the spread of
microorganisms with all patients?
Standard precautions
What is the proper procedure used when separating instruments that are delicate at the
completion of the case?
Place all delicate instruments in their original container
What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Metzenbaum
Which of the following techniques are used to protect tissue when holding a retractor?
Maintain the position that it is placed
Which surgery would pose the highest risk of fire when lasers are in use?
Removal of laryngeal polyps
Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first?
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Ream
Where could information be located about how to clean up a chemical spilled in the operating
room?
SDS
What process did The Joint Commission establish that verifies patient identity, correct surgical
side and site, and procedural information?
TIMEOUT
When positioning a geriatric patient on the OR table, it is noted the patient cannot abduct their
arms past 70 degrees. How should their arms be positioned once asleep?
Between 45-70 degrees
Following a total hip arthroplasty, what should also accompany the patient to PACU?
Abductor pillow
Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
Hypothermia
When performing opening gloving, what amount of the outer edge of the wrapper is considered
unsterile?
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1 inch
Which of the following items are placed on the Mayo stand when setting up the sterile field?
Items used at the beginning of the procedure
What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled instruments in a basin
when preparing for the decontamination process at the completion of a case?
Enzyme detergent
Patients coming from a chemical plant explosion may need to be __________ prior to their
arrival.
Decontaminated
What is the most common preservative used for a permanent specimen for the transportation
process from the operating room?
Formalin
Which of the following fire extinguishers is most commonly found in the operating room?
Carbon dioxide
Which of the following is the first level according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Most basic needs
