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NCCT Surgical Tech Practice
Questions With Verified Solutions 2026
Which of the following are commonly reported complications of using a
pneumatic tourniquet? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. latex reaction to cuff
B. skin bruising
C. nerve paralysis
D. deep vein thrombosis
E. break through bleeding - correct-answer - skin bruising, nerve paralysis, deep
vein thrombosis
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. ESU
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B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - correct-answer - ESU, lateral positioning devices, power
drill
Which of the following positioning devices should the technologist obtain for a
total knee arthroplasty? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. leg positioner
B. arm boards
C. peg board
D. abduction pillow
E. bean bag - correct-answer - leg positioner, arm boards
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
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A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - correct-answer - ESU, lateral positioning devices, power
drill
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar laminectomy. Which
of the following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield - correct-answer - Wilson frame
In which of the following surgical procedures is the beach chair attachment most
commonly used?
A. shoulder arthroscopy
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B. knee arthroscopy
C. radical nephrectomy
D. parathyroidectomy - correct-answer - shoulder arthroscopy
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare for a
cleft-palate repair procedure?
A. Greenfield
B. Jennings
C. Lonestar
D. Mayfield - correct-answer - Jennings
The patient is in lithotomy position with Allen stirrups. Which of the following
procedures is the patient most likely undergoing?
A. mastectomy
B. colon resection
C. laparoscopic cholecystectomy
D. LAVH - correct-answer - LAVH
NCCT Surgical Tech Practice
Questions With Verified Solutions 2026
Which of the following are commonly reported complications of using a
pneumatic tourniquet? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. latex reaction to cuff
B. skin bruising
C. nerve paralysis
D. deep vein thrombosis
E. break through bleeding - correct-answer - skin bruising, nerve paralysis, deep
vein thrombosis
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. ESU
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B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - correct-answer - ESU, lateral positioning devices, power
drill
Which of the following positioning devices should the technologist obtain for a
total knee arthroplasty? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. leg positioner
B. arm boards
C. peg board
D. abduction pillow
E. bean bag - correct-answer - leg positioner, arm boards
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
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A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - correct-answer - ESU, lateral positioning devices, power
drill
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar laminectomy. Which
of the following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield - correct-answer - Wilson frame
In which of the following surgical procedures is the beach chair attachment most
commonly used?
A. shoulder arthroscopy
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B. knee arthroscopy
C. radical nephrectomy
D. parathyroidectomy - correct-answer - shoulder arthroscopy
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare for a
cleft-palate repair procedure?
A. Greenfield
B. Jennings
C. Lonestar
D. Mayfield - correct-answer - Jennings
The patient is in lithotomy position with Allen stirrups. Which of the following
procedures is the patient most likely undergoing?
A. mastectomy
B. colon resection
C. laparoscopic cholecystectomy
D. LAVH - correct-answer - LAVH
