NCCT-TSC Surgical Technologist|Surgical Technologist Exam: MIS, Pneumoperitoneum, Sterile Field Maintenance, Instrumentation & Counts, Hemostasis & Clamps, Surgical Draping, PPE & Gowning, Sterilization Methods, Specimen Handling, Patient Positioning, Ane

NCCT-TSC Surgical Technologist|Surgical Technologist Exam: MIS, Pneumoperitoneum, Sterile Field Maintenance, Instrumentation & Counts, Hemostasis & Clamps, Surgical Draping, PPE & Gowning, Sterilization Methods, Specimen Handling, Patient Positioning, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Postoperative Complications, Biohazard & Sharps Management, Laser & Electrosurgical Safety, Endoscopy, Catheterization, Contrast Media, Wound Care, Anastomosis, Stapling, Drain Systems, and Emergency Response Protocols Exam Questions Verified and Provided with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a steady level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery? Insufflator A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________. Collapsed lung What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? Metzenbaum What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled instruments in a basin when preparing for the decontamination process at the completion of a case? Enzyme detergent Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________. Hypothermia 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? Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the biohazard symbol What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical field? Sterile saline What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported to from the operating room after the case? Decontamination room Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms? The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated position that can be used for reconstructive breast or shoulder surgery? Modified Fowler's Which of the following surgical attire is applied first? Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism? Release of mycotoxins Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container? On the container Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and gloves at the end of the procedure? The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms by its evolutionary descent as either a plant or animal? Linnean system Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder? Ureters Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first? Ream Which type of retractors stay open without assistance? Self-retaining When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify? The string is attached to the sponge Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from instruments to prepare for the decontamination process? Sterile-water soaked sponge Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and diseases during a wake of a disaster? Sanitation When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should the surgical technologist put on? Impervious shoe covers The surgeon states they think the patient's infection may have been caused by a vector. Which of the following could be a source of the infection?