NCCT REVIEW- SURGICAL TECH
20. Place the options below in the correct order for removing and discarding drapes
postoperatively. (Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the
right column.)
A. Remove any equipment, instruments, cords and tubing.
B. Pull drapes slowly away from the head proceeding downward.
C. Place drapes in proper disposal bag.
D. Apply appropriate wound dressing. - ANS-Remove any equipment, instruments, cords
and tubing., Apply appropriate wound dressing., Pull drapes slowly away from the head
proceeding downward., Place drapes in proper disposal bag.
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 o - ANS-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.
A brain biopsy was performed to rule out Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Which of the
following is the most effective way to prevent cross contamination?
A. Process the instruments with ethylene oxide.
B. Process the instruments with dry heat.
C. Use disposable instruments.
D. Decontaminate with glutaraldehyde. - ANS-C. Use disposable instruments.
A patient delivered a baby an hour ago. She develops excessive bleeding and is sent to the
OR. Which of the following instrument sets should the surgical technologist expect to
prepare?
A. hysteroscopy and hysterectomy
B. hysterectomy and D&C
C. D&C and laparotomy
D. laparotomy and hysteroscopy - ANS-B. hysterectomy and D&C
, A surgical technologist is preparing to do a surgical skin prep for an abdominal procedure.
Place the locations below in the correct order of preparation. (Click and drag the options in
the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
A. sides of the body
B. groin
C. incision site
D. outward
E. incision site, outward, sides of the body, groin - ANS-E. incision site, outward, sides of the
body, groin
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." - ANS-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. - ANS-D.
Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
After the incision was closed and the drapes were pulled off, the surgical technologist
noticed a rash on skin with bumps and hives around the adhesive tape used to cover the
dressing. Which of the following actions should the technologist take once the physician
diagnoses the problem?
A. Remove the adhesive tape, rinse the skin and choose another type of dressing.
B. Reactivate the intermittent compression device on the lower extremities.
C. Note the allergy on the patient's chart and armband.
D. Re-exposed the wound to lavage with chilled saline. - ANS-A. Remove the adhesive tape,
rinse the skin and choose another type of dressing.
Alcohol prep solutions destroy microorganisms through desiccation. Therefore, it would not
be used on which prep area?
A. mucous membranes
B. abdomen
C. neck
D. scrotum - ANS-A. mucous membranes
During a post-operative emergency in the operating room, the surgical technologist's primary
role is to
A. assist with CPR.
B. back up and remain sterile.
C. call a code blue.
D. retrieve the crash cart. - ANS-B. back up and remain sterile.
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.
20. Place the options below in the correct order for removing and discarding drapes
postoperatively. (Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the
right column.)
A. Remove any equipment, instruments, cords and tubing.
B. Pull drapes slowly away from the head proceeding downward.
C. Place drapes in proper disposal bag.
D. Apply appropriate wound dressing. - ANS-Remove any equipment, instruments, cords
and tubing., Apply appropriate wound dressing., Pull drapes slowly away from the head
proceeding downward., Place drapes in proper disposal bag.
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 o - ANS-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.
A brain biopsy was performed to rule out Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Which of the
following is the most effective way to prevent cross contamination?
A. Process the instruments with ethylene oxide.
B. Process the instruments with dry heat.
C. Use disposable instruments.
D. Decontaminate with glutaraldehyde. - ANS-C. Use disposable instruments.
A patient delivered a baby an hour ago. She develops excessive bleeding and is sent to the
OR. Which of the following instrument sets should the surgical technologist expect to
prepare?
A. hysteroscopy and hysterectomy
B. hysterectomy and D&C
C. D&C and laparotomy
D. laparotomy and hysteroscopy - ANS-B. hysterectomy and D&C
, A surgical technologist is preparing to do a surgical skin prep for an abdominal procedure.
Place the locations below in the correct order of preparation. (Click and drag the options in
the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
A. sides of the body
B. groin
C. incision site
D. outward
E. incision site, outward, sides of the body, groin - ANS-E. incision site, outward, sides of the
body, groin
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." - ANS-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. - ANS-D.
Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
After the incision was closed and the drapes were pulled off, the surgical technologist
noticed a rash on skin with bumps and hives around the adhesive tape used to cover the
dressing. Which of the following actions should the technologist take once the physician
diagnoses the problem?
A. Remove the adhesive tape, rinse the skin and choose another type of dressing.
B. Reactivate the intermittent compression device on the lower extremities.
C. Note the allergy on the patient's chart and armband.
D. Re-exposed the wound to lavage with chilled saline. - ANS-A. Remove the adhesive tape,
rinse the skin and choose another type of dressing.
Alcohol prep solutions destroy microorganisms through desiccation. Therefore, it would not
be used on which prep area?
A. mucous membranes
B. abdomen
C. neck
D. scrotum - ANS-A. mucous membranes
During a post-operative emergency in the operating room, the surgical technologist's primary
role is to
A. assist with CPR.
B. back up and remain sterile.
C. call a code blue.
D. retrieve the crash cart. - ANS-B. back up and remain sterile.
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.
