NCCT REVIEW- SURGICAL TECH questions with correct answers

Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist? A. Remove sharps from sterile field. B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator. C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field. D. Assist the surgeon in delivering chest compressions. Answer C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field. After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states "Dressings are on and we have another case to follow. Go ahead and clean up your table." Which of the following statement is the best reaction? A. "I'll breakdown; I have a knife handle loaded." B. "Agreed, the patient dressings are on." C. "I will once the patient is out." D. "Agreed, it will allow for a quick turnover." Answer C. "I will once the patient is out." After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of the following should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the wound? A. Dispose of sharps in an approved container. B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof container and transport to decontamination. C. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room. D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU. Answer D. Wait to break down the set up until th