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NCCT tech in surgery practice exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known
asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The
patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: -
CORRECT ANSWER prepare for a tracheostomy.
QUESTION :Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a
Cesarean section case? - CORRECT ANSWER 4
QUESTION :During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item
being handed by the circulator. The surgical technologist's left glove touches the
outside of the package. Which of the following steps must be taken to correct the
break in sterile technique? - CORRECT ANSWER The circulator removes the
contaminated glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
QUESTION :When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should
confirm that which of the following have been documented before using the
instrumentation? - CORRECT ANSWER Exposure temperature
QUESTION :What is the minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite? -
CORRECT ANSWER 20 %
QUESTION :The surgical technologist is preparing for a myelography procedure.
Which of the following items would definitely be on the preference card for this
case? - CORRECT ANSWER Contrast medium
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QUESTION :When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room
team should position the patient using which of the following positioning
options? - CORRECT ANSWER left lateral position
QUESTION :During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe
an MH crisis is presenting itself in the surgical patient. The surgical tech should -
CORRECT ANSWER Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile field
QUESTION :The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement
of a dressing following a mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the
patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the
operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist
take? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the surgeon to return.
QUESTION :The surgical technologist should use which of the following
disinfectants when reprocessing an endotracheal tube used during surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cidex OPA
QUESTION :A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to
not use a Bovie. Which of the following solutions should the surgical
technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding? - CORRECT
ANSWER Monsels solution
QUESTION :Before use of the ESU generator the surgical technologist should
check for the - CORRECT ANSWER biomedical engineering sticker.
QUESTION :A gynecologic oncology surgeon decides to bring her patient into
the OR emergently after seeing her in the office. The patient's abdomen is greatly
distended, warm and firm to the touch. Which of the following should the surgical
technologist have available? - CORRECT ANSWER Poole tip suction and Lap
sponges
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QUESTION :At the end of each case the surgical technologist should -
CORRECT ANSWER rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
QUESTION :A cardiac arrest occurs during a thoracotomy procedure, and the
surgeon calls a CODE BLUE. The surgeon is attempting to resuscitate the patient
using CPR. Which of the following is the responsibility of the surgical
technologist in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare internal
defibrillator paddles.
QUESTION :Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-Dick test
on an autoclave? - CORRECT ANSWER Amount of air removed from the
autoclave
QUESTION :The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed in the
Sims position. Which of the following actions prevents the likelihood of an
intraoperative positioning injury to the brachial plexus? - CORRECT ANSWER
Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
QUESTION :The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation
at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct method for completing this
prep? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank
and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping
the arm away from the bed.
QUESTION :Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy
during a carotid endarterectomy? - CORRECT ANSWER potts smith
QUESTION :During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the surgeon
requests assistance with retracting the spermatic cord. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist provide? - CORRECT ANSWER moist
Penrose
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QUESTION :The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with
head secured by craniotomy headrest. Which of the following locations indicates
correct application of the safety strap? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 inches above
the knees
QUESTION :A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies
for an abdominal hysterectomy on a 300 lb. patient. After reviewing the
preference card, which of the following items should the technologist hold in
order to watch costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT
ANSWER Closing suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
QUESTION :Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need
for an emergent bring back case on a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER bookwalter
QUESTION :In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical technologist
should anticipate using which of the following sutures? - CORRECT ANSWER
7-0 Prolene
QUESTION :Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient after a
Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar Fusion (PLIF), the circulator notices bleeding
at the surgical site and notifies the surgeon. The surgical technologist has broken
sterility to help move the patient. Which of the following actions should the
surgical technologist take? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare to scrub, re-gown,
and re-glove.
QUESTION :A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy excision. The
patient has been under anesthesia for an hour and is starting to show signs of
extreme swelling. Which of the following is most critical to monitor in order to
prevent these symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER Fluid intake and output
2026 2027 GRADED A+
NCCT tech in surgery practice exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known
asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The
patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: -
CORRECT ANSWER prepare for a tracheostomy.
QUESTION :Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a
Cesarean section case? - CORRECT ANSWER 4
QUESTION :During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item
being handed by the circulator. The surgical technologist's left glove touches the
outside of the package. Which of the following steps must be taken to correct the
break in sterile technique? - CORRECT ANSWER The circulator removes the
contaminated glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
QUESTION :When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should
confirm that which of the following have been documented before using the
instrumentation? - CORRECT ANSWER Exposure temperature
QUESTION :What is the minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite? -
CORRECT ANSWER 20 %
QUESTION :The surgical technologist is preparing for a myelography procedure.
Which of the following items would definitely be on the preference card for this
case? - CORRECT ANSWER Contrast medium
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION :When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room
team should position the patient using which of the following positioning
options? - CORRECT ANSWER left lateral position
QUESTION :During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe
an MH crisis is presenting itself in the surgical patient. The surgical tech should -
CORRECT ANSWER Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile field
QUESTION :The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement
of a dressing following a mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the
patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the
operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist
take? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the surgeon to return.
QUESTION :The surgical technologist should use which of the following
disinfectants when reprocessing an endotracheal tube used during surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cidex OPA
QUESTION :A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to
not use a Bovie. Which of the following solutions should the surgical
technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding? - CORRECT
ANSWER Monsels solution
QUESTION :Before use of the ESU generator the surgical technologist should
check for the - CORRECT ANSWER biomedical engineering sticker.
QUESTION :A gynecologic oncology surgeon decides to bring her patient into
the OR emergently after seeing her in the office. The patient's abdomen is greatly
distended, warm and firm to the touch. Which of the following should the surgical
technologist have available? - CORRECT ANSWER Poole tip suction and Lap
sponges
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION :At the end of each case the surgical technologist should -
CORRECT ANSWER rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
QUESTION :A cardiac arrest occurs during a thoracotomy procedure, and the
surgeon calls a CODE BLUE. The surgeon is attempting to resuscitate the patient
using CPR. Which of the following is the responsibility of the surgical
technologist in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare internal
defibrillator paddles.
QUESTION :Which of the following is being tested when doing a Bowie-Dick test
on an autoclave? - CORRECT ANSWER Amount of air removed from the
autoclave
QUESTION :The patient is undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and placed in the
Sims position. Which of the following actions prevents the likelihood of an
intraoperative positioning injury to the brachial plexus? - CORRECT ANSWER
Place rolled towel padding beneath abducted down-side arm.
QUESTION :The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation
at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct method for completing this
prep? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank
and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping
the arm away from the bed.
QUESTION :Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy
during a carotid endarterectomy? - CORRECT ANSWER potts smith
QUESTION :During an open hernia procedure on adult male patient the surgeon
requests assistance with retracting the spermatic cord. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist provide? - CORRECT ANSWER moist
Penrose
2026 2027 GRADED A+
, 4|Page
QUESTION :The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with
head secured by craniotomy headrest. Which of the following locations indicates
correct application of the safety strap? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 inches above
the knees
QUESTION :A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies
for an abdominal hysterectomy on a 300 lb. patient. After reviewing the
preference card, which of the following items should the technologist hold in
order to watch costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT
ANSWER Closing suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
QUESTION :Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need
for an emergent bring back case on a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER bookwalter
QUESTION :In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical technologist
should anticipate using which of the following sutures? - CORRECT ANSWER
7-0 Prolene
QUESTION :Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient after a
Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar Fusion (PLIF), the circulator notices bleeding
at the surgical site and notifies the surgeon. The surgical technologist has broken
sterility to help move the patient. Which of the following actions should the
surgical technologist take? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare to scrub, re-gown,
and re-glove.
QUESTION :A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy excision. The
patient has been under anesthesia for an hour and is starting to show signs of
extreme swelling. Which of the following is most critical to monitor in order to
prevent these symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER Fluid intake and output
2026 2027 GRADED A+
