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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 {{Ans- 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. {{Ans- 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.
D. Keep moving forward as the surgeon is ultimately responsible. {{Ans- C. Ask the surgeon to stop to
discuss why he is removing the ovary, and verify if the consent allows for this procedure
Which of the following is an acceptable temperature for an adult orthopedic operating room to be kept
at?
A. 68° Fahrenheit
B. 65° Fahrenheit
C. 60° Fahrenheit
D. 73° Fahrenheit {{Ans- A. 68 degrees F
Which of the following documentation must be included when flash sterilizing instruments? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.)
A. sterilizer number
B. load number
C. temperature
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D. flash duration
E. tray the instrument came from {{Ans- A. sterilizer number, B. load number, C. temperature
For a total knee arthroplasty, the recommended dressing is
A. a compression dressing.
B. plaster casting.
C. a wet to dry dressing.
D. Tegaderm. {{Ans- A. A compression dressing
Which of the following sutures must be kept in the package or kept wet to prevent the suture material
from drying out?
A. Maxon
B. PDS
C. gut
D. coated Vicryl {{Ans- C. Gut
Which of the following should be on the sterile field for an open intraoperative cholangiogram?
A. sterile water and sterile saline
B. radiopaque contrast medium and sterile saline
C. lidocaine and sterile water
D. radiopaque contrast medium and lidocaine {{Ans- B. Radiopaque contrast medium and sterile saline
The physician has adjusted the lights after draping the patient. The surgical technologist realizes neither
of the light handles are in place. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do?
A. Have the nurse open new gloves and drapes. Reglove the surgeon and re-drape the patient.
B. Have the nurse open new light handles and gloves for the surgeon. Reglove the surgeon and replace
the light handles.
C. Have the nurse open new gloves for the surgeon. He can reglove himself using the open glove
technique.
D. Have the nurse open new gloves and remove the surgeon's gloves. Re-glove the surgeon. {{Ans- D.
Have the nurse open new gloves and remove the surgeon's gloves. Re-glove the surgeon.
A surgical technologist is called in to relieve another surgical technologist for a lunch break. Which of the
following is the next step that the relieving surgical technologist must take?
A. Perform a time out.
B. Perform an intra-operative count.
C. Perform an instrument, supply and equipment check.
D. Sign off on the count on the patients' peri-operative record. {{Ans- B. Perform an intra-operative
count
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do when transferring a patient from the
operating room table to the stretcher?
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A. Secure the patient's IV.
B. Assist with moving the patient's head.
C. Assist with holding the patient's feet.
D. Assist with the patient's airway. {{Ans- C. Assist with holding the patient's feet
The surgeon wants to tuck the left arm for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Extra padding is needed for
the elbow to protect the
A. ulnar nerve.
B. brachial nerve.
C. radial nerve.
D. median nerve. {{Ans- A. Ulnar nerve
Which of the following supplies will the surgical technologist need in order to collect specimens during a
D&C? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. gauze
B. skin marker
C. Telfa
D. perineal pad
E. containers {{Ans- B. Skin marker, C. Telfa, E. Containers
How often should a DART test be performed in a sterile processing department?
A. daily
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. quarterly {{Ans- A. Daily
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist have available during closure of a C-
section?
A. Weitlaner
B. Richardson
C. Harrington
D. Deaver {{Ans- B. Richardson
Which of the following should be used as a disinfectant for an EGD scope?
A. hydrogen peroxide
B. isopropyl alcohol
C. glutaraldehyde
D. sodium hypochlorite {{Ans- C. Glutaraldehyde
After placing a dressing on the patient, the surgical technologist moved the Mayo away from the
operating bed, removed the sterile drapes, and proceeded to clean the patient. While cleaning the
patient, the technologist noticed the dressing was soaked with blood. The technologist removed the
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dressing and noticed there was blood gushing out of the wound. Which of the following should the
technologist do? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. Gown and glove again.
B. Apply suction to the wound.
C. Call the doctor.
D. Drape the patient and pull the Mayo up to the field.
E. Prepare another back table. {{Ans- A. Gown and glove again, C. Call the doctor, D. Drape the patient
and pull the Mayo up to the field
Which of the following drain systems needs a reservoir bulb?
A. Hemovac
B. TLS
C. Penrose
D. Jackson-Pratt {{Ans- D. Jackson-Pratt
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 operative phase of the case begins.
C. directly before the post-operative phase of the case begins.
D. during the anesthesia induction phase. {{Ans- B. Directly before the 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. holding retractors
B. cutting tissue
C. sponging or suctioning
D. suturing
E. cutting suture {{Ans- A. Holding retractors, C. Sponging or suctioning, E. Cutting suture
A patient is not positioned with a safety strap for a procedure. The nurse steps away and the patient
falls off the operating room table. This would be categorized as
A. negligence.
B. battery.
C. malice.
D. respondent superior. {{Ans- A. Negligence
Which of the following is normally the suture of choice for a vascular anastomosis?
A. polyglactin 910
B. poliglecaprone 25
C. polypropylene
D. silk {{Ans- C. Polypropylene
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2022 NCCT Full Exam highly recommended studying
100% Verified best for 2023
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 {{Ans- 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. {{Ans- 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.
D. Keep moving forward as the surgeon is ultimately responsible. {{Ans- C. Ask the surgeon to stop to
discuss why he is removing the ovary, and verify if the consent allows for this procedure
Which of the following is an acceptable temperature for an adult orthopedic operating room to be kept
at?
A. 68° Fahrenheit
B. 65° Fahrenheit
C. 60° Fahrenheit
D. 73° Fahrenheit {{Ans- A. 68 degrees F
Which of the following documentation must be included when flash sterilizing instruments? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.)
A. sterilizer number
B. load number
C. temperature
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D. flash duration
E. tray the instrument came from {{Ans- A. sterilizer number, B. load number, C. temperature
For a total knee arthroplasty, the recommended dressing is
A. a compression dressing.
B. plaster casting.
C. a wet to dry dressing.
D. Tegaderm. {{Ans- A. A compression dressing
Which of the following sutures must be kept in the package or kept wet to prevent the suture material
from drying out?
A. Maxon
B. PDS
C. gut
D. coated Vicryl {{Ans- C. Gut
Which of the following should be on the sterile field for an open intraoperative cholangiogram?
A. sterile water and sterile saline
B. radiopaque contrast medium and sterile saline
C. lidocaine and sterile water
D. radiopaque contrast medium and lidocaine {{Ans- B. Radiopaque contrast medium and sterile saline
The physician has adjusted the lights after draping the patient. The surgical technologist realizes neither
of the light handles are in place. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do?
A. Have the nurse open new gloves and drapes. Reglove the surgeon and re-drape the patient.
B. Have the nurse open new light handles and gloves for the surgeon. Reglove the surgeon and replace
the light handles.
C. Have the nurse open new gloves for the surgeon. He can reglove himself using the open glove
technique.
D. Have the nurse open new gloves and remove the surgeon's gloves. Re-glove the surgeon. {{Ans- D.
Have the nurse open new gloves and remove the surgeon's gloves. Re-glove the surgeon.
A surgical technologist is called in to relieve another surgical technologist for a lunch break. Which of the
following is the next step that the relieving surgical technologist must take?
A. Perform a time out.
B. Perform an intra-operative count.
C. Perform an instrument, supply and equipment check.
D. Sign off on the count on the patients' peri-operative record. {{Ans- B. Perform an intra-operative
count
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do when transferring a patient from the
operating room table to the stretcher?
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A. Secure the patient's IV.
B. Assist with moving the patient's head.
C. Assist with holding the patient's feet.
D. Assist with the patient's airway. {{Ans- C. Assist with holding the patient's feet
The surgeon wants to tuck the left arm for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Extra padding is needed for
the elbow to protect the
A. ulnar nerve.
B. brachial nerve.
C. radial nerve.
D. median nerve. {{Ans- A. Ulnar nerve
Which of the following supplies will the surgical technologist need in order to collect specimens during a
D&C? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. gauze
B. skin marker
C. Telfa
D. perineal pad
E. containers {{Ans- B. Skin marker, C. Telfa, E. Containers
How often should a DART test be performed in a sterile processing department?
A. daily
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. quarterly {{Ans- A. Daily
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist have available during closure of a C-
section?
A. Weitlaner
B. Richardson
C. Harrington
D. Deaver {{Ans- B. Richardson
Which of the following should be used as a disinfectant for an EGD scope?
A. hydrogen peroxide
B. isopropyl alcohol
C. glutaraldehyde
D. sodium hypochlorite {{Ans- C. Glutaraldehyde
After placing a dressing on the patient, the surgical technologist moved the Mayo away from the
operating bed, removed the sterile drapes, and proceeded to clean the patient. While cleaning the
patient, the technologist noticed the dressing was soaked with blood. The technologist removed the
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dressing and noticed there was blood gushing out of the wound. Which of the following should the
technologist do? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. Gown and glove again.
B. Apply suction to the wound.
C. Call the doctor.
D. Drape the patient and pull the Mayo up to the field.
E. Prepare another back table. {{Ans- A. Gown and glove again, C. Call the doctor, D. Drape the patient
and pull the Mayo up to the field
Which of the following drain systems needs a reservoir bulb?
A. Hemovac
B. TLS
C. Penrose
D. Jackson-Pratt {{Ans- D. Jackson-Pratt
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 operative phase of the case begins.
C. directly before the post-operative phase of the case begins.
D. during the anesthesia induction phase. {{Ans- B. Directly before the 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. holding retractors
B. cutting tissue
C. sponging or suctioning
D. suturing
E. cutting suture {{Ans- A. Holding retractors, C. Sponging or suctioning, E. Cutting suture
A patient is not positioned with a safety strap for a procedure. The nurse steps away and the patient
falls off the operating room table. This would be categorized as
A. negligence.
B. battery.
C. malice.
D. respondent superior. {{Ans- A. Negligence
Which of the following is normally the suture of choice for a vascular anastomosis?
A. polyglactin 910
B. poliglecaprone 25
C. polypropylene
D. silk {{Ans- C. Polypropylene
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