NCCT REVIEW-SURGICAL TECH questions with correct answers

The surgical Time Out is a federally mandated process that should take place A. after all supplies needed for the case have been added to the sterile filed. B. directly before the post-operative phase of the case begins. C. during the anesthesia induction phase. D. directly before the operative phase of the case begins. Answer B. directly before the post-operative phase of the case begins. Which of the following duties are commonly delegated to the surgical technologist by the surgeon? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. cutting tissue B. suturing C. holding retractors D. sponging or suctioning E. cutting suture Answer C. holding retractors D. sponging or suctioning E. cutting suture The surgeon has requested a quick turnover of the room for a case to follow. The circulating nurse has requested that the floor be mopped to facilitate the surgeons' request. The surgical technologist should mop A. around the bed only if visibly soiled. B. the entire room regardless of what is visibly soiled. C. a 2 foot by 2 foot perimeter around the bed and where visibly soiled. D. a 4 foot by 4 foot perimeter around the bed and where visibly soiled.