NCCT Mock Exam questions with correct answers

Which of the following are applications of thrombin during a laminectomy procedure? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) A. I.V. B. poured C. mixed with sterile water D. injected E. sprayed Answer B. Poured, E. Sprayed Which of the following is a correct suture cutting technique? A. Use the tip of the scissors and turn the scissors at a 45-degree angle. B. Use the tip of the scissors and turn the scissors at a 90-degree angle. C. Turn the scissors at a 45-degree angle and use the center edges of the scissors. D. Turn the scissors at a 90-degree angle and use the center edges of the scissors. Answer A. Use the tip of the scissors and turn the scissors at a 45-degree angle During a diagnostic laparoscopy the surgical technologist notices the surgeon about to cut the fallopian tube to remove the ovary. The technologist knows this is not part of the consent the patient signed. Which of the following actions should the technologist take? A. Take the instrument from the surgeon to protect the patient. B. Distract the surgeon long enough for the nurse to see what he is doing and question him about his intentions. C. Ask the surgeon to stop to discuss why he is removing the ovary, and verify if the consent allows for this procedure.