NCCT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
100% PASS
which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral
disc? - ANSWER-pituitary rongeur
where is the appendix located? - ANSWER-RLQ
the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the
patient's increased intracranial pressure. what is most likely the cause of the
increased pressure? - ANSWER-hemorrhage
a(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death. - ANSWER-autopsy
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? -
ANSWER-laryngospasm
in what position are transvaginal procedures performed? - ANSWER-lithotomy
which sterilizer uses steam to sterilize equipment? - ANSWER-high-vacuum
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,what type of prosthetic valve requires rinsing to remove glutataldehyde storage
solution before insertion? - ANSWER-tissue
which of the following is a classification system for naming an organism based on
it genus, or family, and its species? - ANSWER-binomial system
prior to using an endoscope, what step needs to be done to adjust the light color
on the video equipment? - ANSWER-white balance
what is the first item opened when setting up the sterile field? - ANSWER-sterile
pack containing table cover and drapes
to protect the patient during surgeries with lasers, which of the following should be
placed on the patient? - ANSWER-moistened eye pads with goggles
the surgeon is visualizing the inside of the knee joint. what surgical procedure
would accomplish this? - ANSWER-arthroscopy
when donning the first glove during unassisted gloving, the glove should be
oriented with the fingers pointing toward the ________. - ANSWER-elbow
all removable parts should be removed from which instrument prior to
sterilization? - ANSWER-babcock
what radiologic procedure is performed to determine if there is a blockage in the
coronary vessels or valves? - ANSWER-cardiac catheterization
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, the surgical technologist accidentally gets stuck with a used suture needle that was
laying on the Mayo stand. what action could have prevented this incident? -
ANSWER-neutral zone
when donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should
the surgical technologist put on? - ANSWER-impervious shoe covers
which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are kept
in a small rigid container on the back table during the surgical procedure? -
ANSWER-close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps
container marked with the biohazard symbol
how should an elderly patient be properly addressed? - ANSWER-by their proper
name, with the use of Ms., Miss., Mrs., or Mr.
a post-op complication associated with using powdered surgical gloves is a(n)
________. - ANSWER-granuloma
the surgical technologist is responsible for setting up and maintaining the sterile
field, ensuring patient safety, and __________. - ANSWER-anticipating the
surgeon's needs
the process of cavitation occurs in the _______. - ANSWER-ultrasonic cleaner
which of the following is the current standard of practice for an incorrect number
of packaged surgical sponges that is counted once the patient has entered the
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
100% PASS
which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral
disc? - ANSWER-pituitary rongeur
where is the appendix located? - ANSWER-RLQ
the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the
patient's increased intracranial pressure. what is most likely the cause of the
increased pressure? - ANSWER-hemorrhage
a(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death. - ANSWER-autopsy
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? -
ANSWER-laryngospasm
in what position are transvaginal procedures performed? - ANSWER-lithotomy
which sterilizer uses steam to sterilize equipment? - ANSWER-high-vacuum
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,what type of prosthetic valve requires rinsing to remove glutataldehyde storage
solution before insertion? - ANSWER-tissue
which of the following is a classification system for naming an organism based on
it genus, or family, and its species? - ANSWER-binomial system
prior to using an endoscope, what step needs to be done to adjust the light color
on the video equipment? - ANSWER-white balance
what is the first item opened when setting up the sterile field? - ANSWER-sterile
pack containing table cover and drapes
to protect the patient during surgeries with lasers, which of the following should be
placed on the patient? - ANSWER-moistened eye pads with goggles
the surgeon is visualizing the inside of the knee joint. what surgical procedure
would accomplish this? - ANSWER-arthroscopy
when donning the first glove during unassisted gloving, the glove should be
oriented with the fingers pointing toward the ________. - ANSWER-elbow
all removable parts should be removed from which instrument prior to
sterilization? - ANSWER-babcock
what radiologic procedure is performed to determine if there is a blockage in the
coronary vessels or valves? - ANSWER-cardiac catheterization
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, the surgical technologist accidentally gets stuck with a used suture needle that was
laying on the Mayo stand. what action could have prevented this incident? -
ANSWER-neutral zone
when donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should
the surgical technologist put on? - ANSWER-impervious shoe covers
which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are kept
in a small rigid container on the back table during the surgical procedure? -
ANSWER-close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps
container marked with the biohazard symbol
how should an elderly patient be properly addressed? - ANSWER-by their proper
name, with the use of Ms., Miss., Mrs., or Mr.
a post-op complication associated with using powdered surgical gloves is a(n)
________. - ANSWER-granuloma
the surgical technologist is responsible for setting up and maintaining the sterile
field, ensuring patient safety, and __________. - ANSWER-anticipating the
surgeon's needs
the process of cavitation occurs in the _______. - ANSWER-ultrasonic cleaner
which of the following is the current standard of practice for an incorrect number
of packaged surgical sponges that is counted once the patient has entered the
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