NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM Questions and
Answers |Fall 2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest
(Graded A+)
Question 1
While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 pound female the surgical technologist begins to retrieve
supplies and instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the technologist retrieve for this case?
Correct Answer
Bookwalter
Question 2
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy with removal of excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The
circulator has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The surgical technologist should suggest
that the ESU pad be removed and placed on
Correct Answer
the buttocks
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,Question 3
Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal ligation case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Correct Answer
state the name of each item as you begin to count it, circulator records the items counted, count laps, Raytecs, needles,
and blades
Question 4
The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal aneurysm. The aneurysm repair
ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to the stretcher. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take next?
Correct Answer
Don new gown and gloves.
Question 5
Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery?
Correct Answer
raney clips
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,Question 6
Which of the following instruments should be passed to the surgeon to achieve hemostasis at the beginning of an
operative procedure? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Correct Answer
electrosurgical pen, sponge, suction device
Question 7
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct
method for completing this prep?
Correct Answer
Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed,
keeping the arm away from the bed.
Question 8
When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on a patient with TB, which of the following sterilization methods should be
employed?
Correct Answer
steris
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, Question 9
During a total hip replacement, how can a surgical technologist prevent blood from drying on instruments?
Correct Answer
Place the instruments in a basin of sterile water.
Question 10
Which of the following prep solutions is contraindicated for use with a laser?
Correct Answer
Duraprep
Question 11
In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be run
Correct Answer
daily.
Question 12
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the surgical technologist finds bioburden inside the lumen of a metal suction.
Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take?
Correct Answer
Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field.
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Answers |Fall 2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest
(Graded A+)
Question 1
While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 pound female the surgical technologist begins to retrieve
supplies and instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the technologist retrieve for this case?
Correct Answer
Bookwalter
Question 2
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy with removal of excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The
circulator has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The surgical technologist should suggest
that the ESU pad be removed and placed on
Correct Answer
the buttocks
Page 1 of 77
,Question 3
Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal ligation case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Correct Answer
state the name of each item as you begin to count it, circulator records the items counted, count laps, Raytecs, needles,
and blades
Question 4
The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal aneurysm. The aneurysm repair
ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to the stretcher. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take next?
Correct Answer
Don new gown and gloves.
Question 5
Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery?
Correct Answer
raney clips
Page 2 of 77
,Question 6
Which of the following instruments should be passed to the surgeon to achieve hemostasis at the beginning of an
operative procedure? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
Correct Answer
electrosurgical pen, sponge, suction device
Question 7
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct
method for completing this prep?
Correct Answer
Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed,
keeping the arm away from the bed.
Question 8
When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on a patient with TB, which of the following sterilization methods should be
employed?
Correct Answer
steris
Page 3 of 77
, Question 9
During a total hip replacement, how can a surgical technologist prevent blood from drying on instruments?
Correct Answer
Place the instruments in a basin of sterile water.
Question 10
Which of the following prep solutions is contraindicated for use with a laser?
Correct Answer
Duraprep
Question 11
In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be run
Correct Answer
daily.
Question 12
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the surgical technologist finds bioburden inside the lumen of a metal suction.
Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take?
Correct Answer
Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field.
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