NCCT Surg Tech Pratice Exam questions with correct answers

Which of the following items should the surgical technologist have in the room for an ORIF of an ankle case? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) Answer A. small fragment tray B. extremity pack C. reciprocating saw D. vascular tray E. laminectomy tray Which of the following factors determine if a disposable sterile supply item is acceptable to use? Answer A. package integrity and expiration date B. on the case cart and on the preference card C. package integrity and on the case cart D. on the preference card and expiration date Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety when processing a flexible endoscope? Answer leak B. white balance C. insufflation D. visual When using an internal stapling device during an endoscopic case the surgical technologist should hand the stapler to the surgeon with the mouth of the stapler Answer A. open and facing the surgeon. B. closed and facing away from the surgeon. C. closed and facing the surgeon. D. open and facing away from the surgeon When opening sterile supplies aseptically for surgery the surgical technologist should Answer A. open extra suture, special equipment, and implants ahead of time to prevent unnecessary wait time for the surgeon.