NCCT Surgical Tech Practice Exam Test 1.
The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the
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following equipment is needed for the procedure?
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A. endoscopic retrieval bag
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B. harmonic scalpel
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C. endoscopic GIA
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D. Alexis retractor - ANS >> B. harmonic scalpel
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Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal
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fusion of the T3-L2 range?
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Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal
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fusion of the T3-L2 range?
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A. Wilson frame
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B. Mayfield head frame
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C. bean bag
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D. fracture table - ANS >> A. Wilson frame
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3. When preparing the room for a total knee arthroplasty which of the following items is necessary
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to occlude blood flow during the surgical procedure?
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A. Coban
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B. stockinette
N
C. tourniquet
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D. Esmark - ANS >> C. tourniquet
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The surgeon is starting an exploratory laparotomy on an elderly female patient with a very large
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rotund abdomen. Which of the following supplies should the surgical technologist have available in
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the room?
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A. Laparoscopic instruments and a Bookwalter retractor.
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B. Bowel instrumentation and a Bookwalter retractor.
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,C. Laparoscopic instruments and a Balfour retractor.
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D. Bowel instrumentation and a Balfour retractor. - ANS >> B. Bowel instrumentation and a
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Bookwalter retractor.
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Which of the following equipment is essential for a VATS procedure? (Select the three (3) correct
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answers.)
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A. Wilson frame
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B. bean bag
N N
C. video tower
N N
D. Jackson table
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E. pillows - ANS >> B. bean bag
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C. video tower
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E. pillows
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The surgical team is in the midst of the Time Out Protocol with the OR charge nurse present to audit
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their briefing. After stating the procedure, site of procedure, antibiotics administered, patient
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history, patient name and everyone in the room agreeing to the briefing, the charge nurse declared
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it a failed briefing. Which of the following elements of a Time Out did the surgical team exclude?
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A. verification of the floor the patient will return to
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B. verification of blood type
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C. verification that the proper implants are in the room
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D. verification of the surgical consent form - ANS >> C. verification that the proper implants are in
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the room
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Which of the following are verified in the Time Out process? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
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A. patient's identity
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B. patient's blood type
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C. correct site
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D. procedure to be performed
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E. patient's date of birth - ANS >> A. patient's identity
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C. correct site
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, D. procedure to be performed
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The nurse initiates a surgical time out with the surgeon not present and states the wrong patient
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identifiers. Which of the following is the best action for the surgical technologist to take?
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A. Ask the nurse to repeat the time out once the physician is in the room.
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B. Report this sentinel event through the facility compliance hotline.
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C. Perform the time out with the correct patient identifiers.
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D. Allow the nurse to complete the time out. - ANS >> A. Ask the nurse to repeat the time out once
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the physician is in the room.
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Which of the following is a special consideration before the procedure for a burn patient?
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A. amount of light in the room
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B. temperature of room
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C. laminar air flow rates
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D. type of operating room bed - ANS >> B. temperature of room
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In an appendectomy where the patient is morbidly obese, which of the following self-retaining
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Nretractors is most appropriate to have on the sterile field?
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A. O'Sullivan-O'Connor
N
B. Balfour
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C. Weitlaner
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D. Gelpi - ANS >> B. Balfour
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When performing pediatric surgery, the temperature of the room must be adjusted before the
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patient enters approximately
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A. 30 minutes prior and between 75.6 and 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
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B. one hour prior and between 75.6 and 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
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C. 30 minutes prior and between 78.8 and 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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D. one hour prior and between 78.8 and 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit. - ANS >> C. 30 minutes prior and
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between 78.8 and 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. When opening supplies for
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the case the surgical technologist should open
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The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the
N N N N N N N N N N N N N
following equipment is needed for the procedure?
N N N N N N N
A. endoscopic retrieval bag
N N N
B. harmonic scalpel
N N
C. endoscopic GIA
N N
D. Alexis retractor - ANS >> B. harmonic scalpel
N N N N N N N N
Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
fusion of the T3-L2 range?
N N N N N
Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
fusion of the T3-L2 range?
N N N N N
A. Wilson frame
N N
B. Mayfield head frame
N N N
C. bean bag
N N
D. fracture table - ANS >> A. Wilson frame
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3. When preparing the room for a total knee arthroplasty which of the following items is necessary
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to occlude blood flow during the surgical procedure?
N N N N N N N N
A. Coban
N
B. stockinette
N
C. tourniquet
N
D. Esmark - ANS >> C. tourniquet
N N N N N N
The surgeon is starting an exploratory laparotomy on an elderly female patient with a very large
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
rotund abdomen. Which of the following supplies should the surgical technologist have available in
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
the room?
N N
A. Laparoscopic instruments and a Bookwalter retractor.
N N N N N N
B. Bowel instrumentation and a Bookwalter retractor.
N N N N N N
,C. Laparoscopic instruments and a Balfour retractor.
N N N N N N
D. Bowel instrumentation and a Balfour retractor. - ANS >> B. Bowel instrumentation and a
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Bookwalter retractor.
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Which of the following equipment is essential for a VATS procedure? (Select the three (3) correct
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answers.)
N
A. Wilson frame
N N
B. bean bag
N N
C. video tower
N N
D. Jackson table
N N
E. pillows - ANS >> B. bean bag
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C. video tower
N N
E. pillows
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The surgical team is in the midst of the Time Out Protocol with the OR charge nurse present to audit
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
their briefing. After stating the procedure, site of procedure, antibiotics administered, patient
N N N N N N N N N N N N
history, patient name and everyone in the room agreeing to the briefing, the charge nurse declared
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it a failed briefing. Which of the following elements of a Time Out did the surgical team exclude?
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A. verification of the floor the patient will return to
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B. verification of blood type
N N N N
C. verification that the proper implants are in the room
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D. verification of the surgical consent form - ANS >> C. verification that the proper implants are in
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the room
N N
Which of the following are verified in the Time Out process? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
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A. patient's identity
N N
B. patient's blood type
N N N
C. correct site
N N
D. procedure to be performed
N N N N
E. patient's date of birth - ANS >> A. patient's identity
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C. correct site
N N
, D. procedure to be performed
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The nurse initiates a surgical time out with the surgeon not present and states the wrong patient
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identifiers. Which of the following is the best action for the surgical technologist to take?
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A. Ask the nurse to repeat the time out once the physician is in the room.
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B. Report this sentinel event through the facility compliance hotline.
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C. Perform the time out with the correct patient identifiers.
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D. Allow the nurse to complete the time out. - ANS >> A. Ask the nurse to repeat the time out once
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the physician is in the room.
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Which of the following is a special consideration before the procedure for a burn patient?
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A. amount of light in the room
N N N N N N
B. temperature of room
N N N
C. laminar air flow rates
N N N N
D. type of operating room bed - ANS >> B. temperature of room
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In an appendectomy where the patient is morbidly obese, which of the following self-retaining
N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Nretractors is most appropriate to have on the sterile field?
N N N N N N N N N
A. O'Sullivan-O'Connor
N
B. Balfour
N
C. Weitlaner
N
D. Gelpi - ANS >> B. Balfour
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When performing pediatric surgery, the temperature of the room must be adjusted before the
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patient enters approximately
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A. 30 minutes prior and between 75.6 and 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
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B. one hour prior and between 75.6 and 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
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C. 30 minutes prior and between 78.8 and 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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D. one hour prior and between 78.8 and 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit. - ANS >> C. 30 minutes prior and
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between 78.8 and 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. When opening supplies for
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the case the surgical technologist should open
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