NCCT Surgical Tec Prep
__________ is/are a model of human needs. - ANS-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A cloth wrapper must have a double layer of __________ threads per square inch. -
ANS-140
A Midas Rex might be used in which of the following surgical procedures? - ANS-Craniotomy
A patient receiving medication through an IV is an example of a(n) __________ route of drug
administration. - ANS-Parenteral
A patient states they are very nervous about their upcoming procedure. What category of
drugs could the anesthesiologist give the patient to reduce their nervousness? -
ANS-Anxiolytic
A post-op complication associated with using powdered surgical gloves is a(n) __________.
- ANS-Granuloma
According to the design of the operating room, which of the following areas is where
instruments are stored and scrub attire and head coverings are required? -
ANS-Semi-restricted
After an arch bar placement, what should go with the patient to PACU? - ANS-Wire cutters
After the procedure is over, the surgical technologist should take the dirty instruments to
__________. - ANS-Decontamination
An arm or leg skin prep is accomplished by prepping the extremity __________. -
ANS-Circumferentially
An EGD, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy are considered which of the following category of
procedures? - ANS-Endoscopy
An emergent Cesarean section has been added because the patient's placenta separated
from the uterine wall. What term best describes this issue? - ANS-Placental abruption
An incident within the OR that results in severe temporary or permanent harm or death is
referred to as a(n) __________. - ANS-Sentinel event
Any disease- causing microorganism is considered a(n) __________. - ANS-Pathogen
At what area of the arm does the surgical scrub end? - ANS-2 inches above the elbows
Blunt dissection of the gallbladder from the posterior side of the liver during an open
cholecystectomy can be accomplished with a(n) __________. - ANS-Kittner
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD) is a fetal disease of the nervous system that requires what
action? - ANS-Use of disposable instruments
During a hysterectomy, the surgeon states they will also be removing the adnexa. Which of
the following structures would be removed? - ANS-Ovaries, fallopian tubes, ovarian
ligaments
During a robotic-assisted hysterectomy, what type of instruments are used to allow for seven
degrees of freedom of motion? - ANS-Wristed instruments
During a total hip arthroplasty, the surgeon asks the surgical technologist to help abduct the
hip. Which direction will the surgical technologist move the leg? - ANS-Away from the
midline
During patient transfer in the operating room, which of the following actions should be done
to both the bed and the gurney? - ANS-Lock the wheels
, During the surgical procedure, an active shooter located in the parking lot is announced over
the hospital intercom. What action should the surgical team take? - ANS-Shelter-in-place
Following a total hip arthroplasty, what should also accompany the patient to PACU? -
ANS-Abductor pillow
How are the tips oriented when passing tissue forceps? - ANS-Pointed down
How are the working tips of an MIS instrument pointed when passing? - ANS-Downward
How should an elderly patient be properly addressed? - ANS-By their proper name, with the
use of Ms., Miss., Mrs., or Mr.
How would an ST assist in positioning instruments in a port during MIS surgery? - ANS-Pass
the instrument then guide the instrument to the port
If a break in sterile technique is discovered during a set-up, which team member has the
final decision of whether the sterile field must be set up again? - ANS-Surgeon
If the gravity displacement steam sterilizer reached a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit
and 14 PSI, what should occur? - ANS-Do not use the load
Immediately following extubation, the patient's oxygen saturation begins to drop and stridor
can be heard. What is the most likely cause of this incident? - ANS-Laryngospasm
In an RAS, where are the hand controllers located? - ANS-At the surgeon's console
In what position are transvaginal procedures performed? - ANS-Lithotomy
Not allowing your own beliefs to influence the care given to your patient is referred to as
__________. - ANS-Cultural competence
Oophorectomy is the removal of __________. - ANS-Ovaries
Pain, heat, redness, and swelling may indicate what condition? - ANS-Inflammation
Patients coming from a chemical plant explosion may need to be __________ prior to their
arrival. - ANS-Decontaminated
Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________. -
ANS-Hypothermia
Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first? - ANS-Ream
Prior to the start of a left total hip arthroplasty, the circulator is placing the grounding pad on
the patient. What is the best placement for the grounding pad? - ANS-Right thigh
Prior to using an endoscope, what step needs to be done to adjust the light color on the
video equipment? - ANS-White balance
Retained or lost surgical items are considered which of the following? - ANS-Sentinel event
The beginning of the cleaning process of instruments is also known as which one of these
principles? - ANS-Point-of-use (POU) decontamination
The high-vacuum sterilizer uses which method as its sterilant? - ANS-Steam
The patient complains of having difficulty breathing prior to being placed under anesthesia.
Which term best describes this symptom? - ANS-Dyspnea
The process of cavitation occurs in the __________. - ANS-Ultrasonic cleaner
The sterile scrub person should remain at least __________ inches away from all unsterile
items at all times. - ANS-12
The sterility of the back table and Mayo stand is maintained once __________. - ANS-The
patient has been transported out of the operating room
The surgeon has just finished closing the incision and placing the dressing on the carotid
endarterectomy incision. What should the surgical technologist do next? - ANS-Remain
sterile until the patient leaves the room
The surgeon is closing the abdominal fascia during a laparotomy. What suture would be
appropriate for the surgical technologist to pass to the surgeon? - ANS-0 PDS
__________ is/are a model of human needs. - ANS-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A cloth wrapper must have a double layer of __________ threads per square inch. -
ANS-140
A Midas Rex might be used in which of the following surgical procedures? - ANS-Craniotomy
A patient receiving medication through an IV is an example of a(n) __________ route of drug
administration. - ANS-Parenteral
A patient states they are very nervous about their upcoming procedure. What category of
drugs could the anesthesiologist give the patient to reduce their nervousness? -
ANS-Anxiolytic
A post-op complication associated with using powdered surgical gloves is a(n) __________.
- ANS-Granuloma
According to the design of the operating room, which of the following areas is where
instruments are stored and scrub attire and head coverings are required? -
ANS-Semi-restricted
After an arch bar placement, what should go with the patient to PACU? - ANS-Wire cutters
After the procedure is over, the surgical technologist should take the dirty instruments to
__________. - ANS-Decontamination
An arm or leg skin prep is accomplished by prepping the extremity __________. -
ANS-Circumferentially
An EGD, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy are considered which of the following category of
procedures? - ANS-Endoscopy
An emergent Cesarean section has been added because the patient's placenta separated
from the uterine wall. What term best describes this issue? - ANS-Placental abruption
An incident within the OR that results in severe temporary or permanent harm or death is
referred to as a(n) __________. - ANS-Sentinel event
Any disease- causing microorganism is considered a(n) __________. - ANS-Pathogen
At what area of the arm does the surgical scrub end? - ANS-2 inches above the elbows
Blunt dissection of the gallbladder from the posterior side of the liver during an open
cholecystectomy can be accomplished with a(n) __________. - ANS-Kittner
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD) is a fetal disease of the nervous system that requires what
action? - ANS-Use of disposable instruments
During a hysterectomy, the surgeon states they will also be removing the adnexa. Which of
the following structures would be removed? - ANS-Ovaries, fallopian tubes, ovarian
ligaments
During a robotic-assisted hysterectomy, what type of instruments are used to allow for seven
degrees of freedom of motion? - ANS-Wristed instruments
During a total hip arthroplasty, the surgeon asks the surgical technologist to help abduct the
hip. Which direction will the surgical technologist move the leg? - ANS-Away from the
midline
During patient transfer in the operating room, which of the following actions should be done
to both the bed and the gurney? - ANS-Lock the wheels
, During the surgical procedure, an active shooter located in the parking lot is announced over
the hospital intercom. What action should the surgical team take? - ANS-Shelter-in-place
Following a total hip arthroplasty, what should also accompany the patient to PACU? -
ANS-Abductor pillow
How are the tips oriented when passing tissue forceps? - ANS-Pointed down
How are the working tips of an MIS instrument pointed when passing? - ANS-Downward
How should an elderly patient be properly addressed? - ANS-By their proper name, with the
use of Ms., Miss., Mrs., or Mr.
How would an ST assist in positioning instruments in a port during MIS surgery? - ANS-Pass
the instrument then guide the instrument to the port
If a break in sterile technique is discovered during a set-up, which team member has the
final decision of whether the sterile field must be set up again? - ANS-Surgeon
If the gravity displacement steam sterilizer reached a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit
and 14 PSI, what should occur? - ANS-Do not use the load
Immediately following extubation, the patient's oxygen saturation begins to drop and stridor
can be heard. What is the most likely cause of this incident? - ANS-Laryngospasm
In an RAS, where are the hand controllers located? - ANS-At the surgeon's console
In what position are transvaginal procedures performed? - ANS-Lithotomy
Not allowing your own beliefs to influence the care given to your patient is referred to as
__________. - ANS-Cultural competence
Oophorectomy is the removal of __________. - ANS-Ovaries
Pain, heat, redness, and swelling may indicate what condition? - ANS-Inflammation
Patients coming from a chemical plant explosion may need to be __________ prior to their
arrival. - ANS-Decontaminated
Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________. -
ANS-Hypothermia
Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first? - ANS-Ream
Prior to the start of a left total hip arthroplasty, the circulator is placing the grounding pad on
the patient. What is the best placement for the grounding pad? - ANS-Right thigh
Prior to using an endoscope, what step needs to be done to adjust the light color on the
video equipment? - ANS-White balance
Retained or lost surgical items are considered which of the following? - ANS-Sentinel event
The beginning of the cleaning process of instruments is also known as which one of these
principles? - ANS-Point-of-use (POU) decontamination
The high-vacuum sterilizer uses which method as its sterilant? - ANS-Steam
The patient complains of having difficulty breathing prior to being placed under anesthesia.
Which term best describes this symptom? - ANS-Dyspnea
The process of cavitation occurs in the __________. - ANS-Ultrasonic cleaner
The sterile scrub person should remain at least __________ inches away from all unsterile
items at all times. - ANS-12
The sterility of the back table and Mayo stand is maintained once __________. - ANS-The
patient has been transported out of the operating room
The surgeon has just finished closing the incision and placing the dressing on the carotid
endarterectomy incision. What should the surgical technologist do next? - ANS-Remain
sterile until the patient leaves the room
The surgeon is closing the abdominal fascia during a laparotomy. What suture would be
appropriate for the surgical technologist to pass to the surgeon? - ANS-0 PDS
