NCCT Surgical Tech Practice Exam Questions
and Answers
Question 1
The facility is out of Mastisol. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
pull as an alternative?
A. Dermabond
B. Tisseel
C. Benzoin
D. Hydrogel
Correct Answer
C. Benzoin
Question 2
Which of the following is the proper placement for the safety belt in the supine
position?
A. two inches distal to the knees
B. two inches proximal to the knees
C. around the abdomen
D. across the knees
Correct Answer
two inches proximal to the knees
Question 3
In an appendectomy where the patient is morbidly obese, which of the following self-
retaining retractors is most appropriate to have on the sterile field?
A. O'Sullivan-O'Connor
B. Balfour
C. Weitlaner
D. Gelpi
Correct Answer
B. Balfour
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,Question 4
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia? (Select
the three (3) correct answers.)
A. tachycardia
B. bradycardia
C. muscle stiffness or rigidity
D. low body temperature
E. unstable or elevated blood pressure
Correct Answer
tachycardia, muscle stiffness or rigidity, unstable or elevated blood pressure
Question 5
Which of the following irrigation will the surgeon need during an AV graft
anastomosis?
A. antibiotic saline
B. heparin saline
C. sterile water
D. normal saline
Correct Answer
B. heparin saline
Question 6
Which of the following products is an alcohol based prep?
A. Hibiclens
B. Betadine
C. Chloraprep
D. chlorhexidine gluconate
Correct Answer
Chloraprep
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,Question 7
Place the topics below in the order they are dealt with during a surgical time out.
(Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the right
column.)
allergies
procedure
site
patient identity
equipment available
Correct Answer
patient identity, procedure, site, allergies, equipment available
Question 8
The surgical technologist is told to inspect the minor procedure rooms to ensure all of
the basic furniture is present. How many suction systems are required in each room?
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. none
Correct Answer
B. two
Question 9
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do to prepare for a suction
D&C? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. Retrieve stirrups.
B. Test the suction machine.
C. Have a video tower in the OR.
D. Have a fluid manager available.
E. Open a long vaginal instrument tray.
Correct Answer
Retrieve stirrups., Test the suction machine.
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, Question 10
Where should the surgical technologist stand when handing four towels to square off
the incision site?
A. across the operating table from the surgeon
B. at the back table
C. at the Mayo stand
D. same side of the operating table as the surgeon
Correct Answer
same side of the operating table as the surgeon
Question 11
Which of the following items must the surgical technologist visually verify with the
circulating nurse before receiving medication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. amount of medication the surgeon will administer
B. name of medication
C. strength of medication
D. amount of the medication left in the bottle
E. expiration date
Correct Answer
name of medication, strength of medication, expiration date
Question 12
Which of the following is the best place to don gloves for minor procedures?
A. back table
B. ring stand
C. prep table
D. Mayo stand
Correct Answer
Mayo stand
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and Answers
Question 1
The facility is out of Mastisol. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
pull as an alternative?
A. Dermabond
B. Tisseel
C. Benzoin
D. Hydrogel
Correct Answer
C. Benzoin
Question 2
Which of the following is the proper placement for the safety belt in the supine
position?
A. two inches distal to the knees
B. two inches proximal to the knees
C. around the abdomen
D. across the knees
Correct Answer
two inches proximal to the knees
Question 3
In an appendectomy where the patient is morbidly obese, which of the following self-
retaining retractors is most appropriate to have on the sterile field?
A. O'Sullivan-O'Connor
B. Balfour
C. Weitlaner
D. Gelpi
Correct Answer
B. Balfour
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,Question 4
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia? (Select
the three (3) correct answers.)
A. tachycardia
B. bradycardia
C. muscle stiffness or rigidity
D. low body temperature
E. unstable or elevated blood pressure
Correct Answer
tachycardia, muscle stiffness or rigidity, unstable or elevated blood pressure
Question 5
Which of the following irrigation will the surgeon need during an AV graft
anastomosis?
A. antibiotic saline
B. heparin saline
C. sterile water
D. normal saline
Correct Answer
B. heparin saline
Question 6
Which of the following products is an alcohol based prep?
A. Hibiclens
B. Betadine
C. Chloraprep
D. chlorhexidine gluconate
Correct Answer
Chloraprep
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,Question 7
Place the topics below in the order they are dealt with during a surgical time out.
(Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the right
column.)
allergies
procedure
site
patient identity
equipment available
Correct Answer
patient identity, procedure, site, allergies, equipment available
Question 8
The surgical technologist is told to inspect the minor procedure rooms to ensure all of
the basic furniture is present. How many suction systems are required in each room?
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. none
Correct Answer
B. two
Question 9
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do to prepare for a suction
D&C? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. Retrieve stirrups.
B. Test the suction machine.
C. Have a video tower in the OR.
D. Have a fluid manager available.
E. Open a long vaginal instrument tray.
Correct Answer
Retrieve stirrups., Test the suction machine.
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, Question 10
Where should the surgical technologist stand when handing four towels to square off
the incision site?
A. across the operating table from the surgeon
B. at the back table
C. at the Mayo stand
D. same side of the operating table as the surgeon
Correct Answer
same side of the operating table as the surgeon
Question 11
Which of the following items must the surgical technologist visually verify with the
circulating nurse before receiving medication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. amount of medication the surgeon will administer
B. name of medication
C. strength of medication
D. amount of the medication left in the bottle
E. expiration date
Correct Answer
name of medication, strength of medication, expiration date
Question 12
Which of the following is the best place to don gloves for minor procedures?
A. back table
B. ring stand
C. prep table
D. Mayo stand
Correct Answer
Mayo stand
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