NCCT-TSC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST EXAM
The surgical technologist is taking the renal calculi specimen to the lab following
the procedure. The surgical technologist should ensure this specimen is placed in
__________. - ANSWERS-A dry container
Which medical emergency may arise from swelling as a result of a broken bone? -
ANSWERS-Compartment syndrome
During an endoscopic procedure, the surgeon requests an instrument to cut
through and morcellate tissue. What should the surgical technologist pass to the
surgeon? - ANSWERS-Resectoscope
What is the proper procedure used when separating instruments that are delicate
at the completion of the case? - ANSWERS-Place all delicate instruments in their
original container
To protect the patient during surgeries with lasers, which of the following should
be placed on the patient? - ANSWERS-Moistened eye pads with goggles
During patient transfer in the operating room, which of the following actions
should be done to both the bed and the gurney? - ANSWERS-Lock the wheels
,Which of the following includes health risks, such as burns, lung injury, nerve
damage, and poisoning, where large amounts of hazardous materials are stored?
- ANSWERS-Hazardous material spill
When should the surgical specimen be handed off the surgical field? - ANSWERS-
As soon as possible and after approval of the surgeon
The beginning of the cleaning process of instruments is also known as which one
of these principles? - ANSWERS-Point-of-use (POU) decontamination
The sterile scrub person should remain at least __________ inches away from all
unsterile items at all times. - ANSWERS-12
Which of the following is true regarding passing suture on a needle holder? -
ANSWERS-Hold the suture material end and carefully place on the sterile field
When positioning a geriatric patient on the OR table, it is noted the patient
cannot abduct their arms past 70 degrees. How should their arms be positioned
once asleep? - ANSWERS-Between 45-70 degrees
Which of the following is a term for inflammation of the joint? - ANSWERS-
Arthritis
Which area is considered a safe spot to catch small sterile supplies as they are
opened on the sterile field? - ANSWERS-Basin
, Which of the following is a closed procedure to repair a bulging aortic aneurysm?
- ANSWERS-EVAR
What is the proper procedure used when separating instruments that are sharp at
the completion of the case? - ANSWERS-Place all sharp instruments in a separate
basin
When opening sterile supplies before the case begins, the circulator should open
the top flap of an envelope wrapped item __________. - ANSWERS-Away from
yourself
Immediately following extubation, the patient's oxygen saturation begins to drop
and stridor can be heard. What is the most likely cause of this incident? -
ANSWERS-Laryngospasm
Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a
steady level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery? - ANSWERS-Insufflator
A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________. -
ANSWERS-Collapsed lung
What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? - ANSWERS-Metzenbaum
The surgical technologist is taking the renal calculi specimen to the lab following
the procedure. The surgical technologist should ensure this specimen is placed in
__________. - ANSWERS-A dry container
Which medical emergency may arise from swelling as a result of a broken bone? -
ANSWERS-Compartment syndrome
During an endoscopic procedure, the surgeon requests an instrument to cut
through and morcellate tissue. What should the surgical technologist pass to the
surgeon? - ANSWERS-Resectoscope
What is the proper procedure used when separating instruments that are delicate
at the completion of the case? - ANSWERS-Place all delicate instruments in their
original container
To protect the patient during surgeries with lasers, which of the following should
be placed on the patient? - ANSWERS-Moistened eye pads with goggles
During patient transfer in the operating room, which of the following actions
should be done to both the bed and the gurney? - ANSWERS-Lock the wheels
,Which of the following includes health risks, such as burns, lung injury, nerve
damage, and poisoning, where large amounts of hazardous materials are stored?
- ANSWERS-Hazardous material spill
When should the surgical specimen be handed off the surgical field? - ANSWERS-
As soon as possible and after approval of the surgeon
The beginning of the cleaning process of instruments is also known as which one
of these principles? - ANSWERS-Point-of-use (POU) decontamination
The sterile scrub person should remain at least __________ inches away from all
unsterile items at all times. - ANSWERS-12
Which of the following is true regarding passing suture on a needle holder? -
ANSWERS-Hold the suture material end and carefully place on the sterile field
When positioning a geriatric patient on the OR table, it is noted the patient
cannot abduct their arms past 70 degrees. How should their arms be positioned
once asleep? - ANSWERS-Between 45-70 degrees
Which of the following is a term for inflammation of the joint? - ANSWERS-
Arthritis
Which area is considered a safe spot to catch small sterile supplies as they are
opened on the sterile field? - ANSWERS-Basin
, Which of the following is a closed procedure to repair a bulging aortic aneurysm?
- ANSWERS-EVAR
What is the proper procedure used when separating instruments that are sharp at
the completion of the case? - ANSWERS-Place all sharp instruments in a separate
basin
When opening sterile supplies before the case begins, the circulator should open
the top flap of an envelope wrapped item __________. - ANSWERS-Away from
yourself
Immediately following extubation, the patient's oxygen saturation begins to drop
and stridor can be heard. What is the most likely cause of this incident? -
ANSWERS-Laryngospasm
Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a
steady level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery? - ANSWERS-Insufflator
A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________. -
ANSWERS-Collapsed lung
What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? - ANSWERS-Metzenbaum
