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NCCT Surgical Technologist (TS-C) Certification Exam
Prep 2026/2027 | Complete Study Guide | Practice
Questions, Answer Explanations & Surgical Technology
Certification Review
Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a steady level of
gas through tubing during MIS surgery?
Insufflator
A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________.
Collapsed lung
What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Metzenbaum
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 who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
Hypothermia
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Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are kept in a small
rigid container on the back table during the surgical procedure?
Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the
biohazard symbol
What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical field?
Sterile saline
What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported to from the
operating room after the case?
Decontamination room
Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms?
The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient
Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated position that can be used for
reconstructive breast or shoulder surgery?
Modified Fowler's
Which of the following surgical attire is applied first?
Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
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Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism?
Release of mycotoxins
Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container?
On the container
Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and gloves at the
end of the procedure?
The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last
Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms by its evolutionary descent as
either a plant or animal?
Linnean system
Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder?
Ureters
Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first?
Ream
Which type of retractors stay open without assistance?
NCCT Surgical Technologist (TS-C) Certification Exam
Prep 2026/2027 | Complete Study Guide | Practice
Questions, Answer Explanations & Surgical Technology
Certification Review
Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a steady level of
gas through tubing during MIS surgery?
Insufflator
A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________.
Collapsed lung
What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Metzenbaum
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 who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
Hypothermia
,/////…/.//,.,./.,./.,..,..//…,,…..,,,,,..////.,.,.,[]][‘;@@@2../././/…../////…/;;;.//
Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are kept in a small
rigid container on the back table during the surgical procedure?
Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the
biohazard symbol
What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical field?
Sterile saline
What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported to from the
operating room after the case?
Decontamination room
Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms?
The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient
Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated position that can be used for
reconstructive breast or shoulder surgery?
Modified Fowler's
Which of the following surgical attire is applied first?
Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
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Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism?
Release of mycotoxins
Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container?
On the container
Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and gloves at the
end of the procedure?
The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last
Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms by its evolutionary descent as
either a plant or animal?
Linnean system
Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder?
Ureters
Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first?
Ream
Which type of retractors stay open without assistance?
