NCCT SURGICAL TECH QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026 UPDATED
Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the
following is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist?
A. Remove sharps from sterile field.
B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator.
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
D. Assist the surgeon in delivering chest compressions.
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states "Dressings are on and
we have another case to follow. Go ahead and clean up your table." Which of the
following statement is the best reaction?
A. "I'll breakdown; I have a knife handle loaded."
B. "Agreed, the patient dressings are on."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
D. "Agreed, it will allow for a quick turnover."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
,After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of
the following should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the
wound?
A. Dispose of sharps in an approved container.
B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof
container and transport to decontamination.
C. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the
ICU.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the
ICU.
The patient has just had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. After the
patient coughs hard; the incision sight starts to expand quickly. The patient is now
having trouble breathing. Which of the following has the patient most likely
developed?
A. pneumothorax
B. hematoma
C. pulmonary embolism
D. blood clot
B. hematoma
, 5. Place The Options Below In The Correct Order For Removal Of Surgical Drapes.
(Click And Drag The Options In The Left Column To Their Correct Position In The
Right Column.)
A. Towels And Towel Clips Are Removed.
B. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressings As The Drape Is Rolled Over The
Area To Facilitate Removal Of The Remainder Of The Drape.
C. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressing In Place While Anesthesia
Releases The Clamps.
D. The Drape Is Rolled As It Is Removed, Containing Any Biohazardous Material Or
Disposable Items.
E. The Drape Is Placed In The Linen Or Waste Receptacle As Needed.
F. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressing In Place While Anesthesia Releases
The Clamps., The Drape Is Rolled As It Is Removed, Containing Any Biohazardous
Material Or Disposable Items., The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressings As
The Drape Is Rolled Over The Area To Facilitate Removal Of The Remainder Of The
Drape., The Drape Is Placed In The Linen Or Waste Receptacle As Needed., Towels
And Towel Clips Are Removed.
F. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressing In Place While Anesthesia Releases
The Clamps., The Drape Is Rolled As It Is Removed, Containing Any Biohazardous
Material Or Disposable Items., The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressings As
The Drape Is Rolled Over The Area To Facilitate Removal Of The Remainder Of The
Drape., The Drape Is Placed In The Linen Or Waste Receptacle As Needed., Towels
And Towel Clips Are Removed.
Alcohol Prep Solutions Destroy Microorganisms Through Desiccation. Therefore, It
Would Not Be Used On Which Prep Area?
A. Mucous Membranes
CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026 UPDATED
Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the
following is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist?
A. Remove sharps from sterile field.
B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator.
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
D. Assist the surgeon in delivering chest compressions.
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states "Dressings are on and
we have another case to follow. Go ahead and clean up your table." Which of the
following statement is the best reaction?
A. "I'll breakdown; I have a knife handle loaded."
B. "Agreed, the patient dressings are on."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
D. "Agreed, it will allow for a quick turnover."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
,After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of
the following should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the
wound?
A. Dispose of sharps in an approved container.
B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof
container and transport to decontamination.
C. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the
ICU.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the
ICU.
The patient has just had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. After the
patient coughs hard; the incision sight starts to expand quickly. The patient is now
having trouble breathing. Which of the following has the patient most likely
developed?
A. pneumothorax
B. hematoma
C. pulmonary embolism
D. blood clot
B. hematoma
, 5. Place The Options Below In The Correct Order For Removal Of Surgical Drapes.
(Click And Drag The Options In The Left Column To Their Correct Position In The
Right Column.)
A. Towels And Towel Clips Are Removed.
B. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressings As The Drape Is Rolled Over The
Area To Facilitate Removal Of The Remainder Of The Drape.
C. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressing In Place While Anesthesia
Releases The Clamps.
D. The Drape Is Rolled As It Is Removed, Containing Any Biohazardous Material Or
Disposable Items.
E. The Drape Is Placed In The Linen Or Waste Receptacle As Needed.
F. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressing In Place While Anesthesia Releases
The Clamps., The Drape Is Rolled As It Is Removed, Containing Any Biohazardous
Material Or Disposable Items., The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressings As
The Drape Is Rolled Over The Area To Facilitate Removal Of The Remainder Of The
Drape., The Drape Is Placed In The Linen Or Waste Receptacle As Needed., Towels
And Towel Clips Are Removed.
F. The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressing In Place While Anesthesia Releases
The Clamps., The Drape Is Rolled As It Is Removed, Containing Any Biohazardous
Material Or Disposable Items., The Surgical Technologist Holds The Dressings As
The Drape Is Rolled Over The Area To Facilitate Removal Of The Remainder Of The
Drape., The Drape Is Placed In The Linen Or Waste Receptacle As Needed., Towels
And Towel Clips Are Removed.
Alcohol Prep Solutions Destroy Microorganisms Through Desiccation. Therefore, It
Would Not Be Used On Which Prep Area?
A. Mucous Membranes
