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NCCT Surg Tech Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers, Exams of Medicine

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NCCT Surg Tech Practice Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
1.Which of the following items should the surgical technologist have in
the room for an ORIF of an ankle case? (Select the two (2) correct
answers.): A. small fragment tray
B. extremity pack
C. reciprocating saw
D.vascular tray
E. laminectomy tray
2.Which of the following factors determine if a disposable sterile supply
item is acceptable to use?: A. package integrity and expiration date
B. on the case cart and on the preference card
C. package integrity and on the case cart
D.on the preference card and expiration date
3.Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety
when processing a flexible endoscope?: leak
B. white balance
C. insufflation
D.visual
4.When using an internal stapling device during an endoscopic case the
surgical technologist should hand the stapler to the surgeon with the
mouth of the stapler: A. open and facing the surgeon.
B. closed and facing away from the surgeon.
C. closed and facing the surgeon.
D.open and facing away from the surgeon
5.When opening sterile supplies aseptically for surgery the surgical
technol- ogist should: A. open extra suture, special equipment, and
implants ahead of time to prevent unnecessary wait time for the
surgeon.
B.open suture and blades first and proceed to cover sharps under other
sterile items to prevent injuries.
C. break the seal and lift the top from sterilized trays to allow
placement of more sterile items into the trays.
D. open gown and gloves onto a small table away from where sterile
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  1. Which of the following items should the surgical technologist have in the room for an ORIF of an ankle case? (Select the two (2) correct answers.): A. small fragment tray B. extremity pack C. reciprocating saw D.vascular tray E. laminectomy tray
  2. Which of the following factors determine if a disposable sterile supply item is acceptable to use?: A. package integrity and expiration date B. on the case cart and on the preference card C. package integrity and on the case cart D.on the preference card and expiration date
  3. Which of the following tests is essential to ensure patient safety when processing a flexible endoscope?: leak B. white balance C. insufflation D.visual
  4. When using an internal stapling device during an endoscopic case the surgical technologist should hand the stapler to the surgeon with the mouth of the stapler: A. open and facing the surgeon. B. closed and facing away from the surgeon. C. closed and facing the surgeon. D.open and facing away from the surgeon
  5. When opening sterile supplies aseptically for surgery the surgical technol- ogist should: A. open extra suture, special equipment, and implants ahead of time to prevent unnecessary wait time for the surgeon. B.open suture and blades first and proceed to cover sharps under other sterile items to prevent injuries. C. break the seal and lift the top from sterilized trays to allow placement of more sterile items into the trays. D. open gown and gloves onto a small table away from where sterile

items have been distributed.

  1. After a tracheostomy procedure the surgical technologist should keep which of the following items sterile on the back table until the patient leaves the room?: A. tracheostomy hook and spreader

D.Bookwalter

  1. Which of the following are duties the surgeon may delegate to the surgical technologist? (Select the three (3) correct answers.): A. dissect tissue B. retract tissue C. cut suture D.tie off suture E. remove clamps
  2. The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement of a dressing following a mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take?: A. Call a code. B. Apply an ABD dressing. C. Apply a pressure dressing. D.Ask the surgeon to return
  3. During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following precau- tions should the surgical technologist take if the anesthesia provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal tube?: A. Moisten sponges and place around the field prior to start of procedure to minimize leakage and reduce heat buildup. B. Fill the endotracheal tube with sterile saline and methylene blue to check for leakage of oxygen. C. Moisten the head drape around the field prior to start of procedure to minimize leakage and reduce heat buildup. D.Fill the endotracheal tube with sterile water and saline to reduce leakage of oxygen. 14. The patient coming into surgery is from northern India. After induction

the anesthesia provider asks for hair clippers to trim the patients beard to tape the endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following is the appropriate

ligation case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.): A. count dressings

B. count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades C. state the name of each item as you begin to count it D.circulator records the items counted E. count syringes

  1. 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?: A. Isolate the sterilized suction, then flush the bioburden with sterile water. B. Isolate the sterilized suction on the sterile field with a sterile towel. C. Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field. D.Remove the sterilized suction from the sterile field.
  2. During a small bowel resection the surgeon intends to use a disposable internal stapling device. When should the device be assembled by the surgical technologist?: A. before the case starts B. once the patient is draped C. after the surgeon choses the device D.after the case is set up
  3. The preferred liquid to use when wiping gross debris from instrumentation is: A. water. B. Hibiclens. C. saline. D.Betadine.
  4. The surgical technologist observed a patient fall during the transfer from the gurney to the operating bed. Which of the following items are required in the incident report? (Select the three (3) correct answers.): A. type of anesthesia used

D.Rongeur and Ray-Tec sponges

  1. The surgical technologist should use which of the following disinfectants when reprocessing an endotracheal tube used during surgery?: A. phenolic B. cidex OPA C. quaternary ammonium D.alcohol (70-90%)
  2. While preparing the room for a surgical procedure using the laser, which of the following policies ensure the laser is being used correctly? (Select the three (3) correct answers.): A. Have laparotomy sponges available. B. Post warning signs outside the room. C. Do not use alcohol based preps. D.Place the foot control next to the circulator. E. Wear safety goggles
  3. The surgeon performed a RT right breast biopsy and informed the surgical technologist that it is a frozen specimen ready to send to the lab. How should the surgical technologist give the specimen to the circulator?: A. in a sterile container B. in formalin C. on a Raytec sponge D.on a lap sponge
  4. Which of the following resources should the surgical technologist use if a question arises concerning the correct use of a cleaning solution?: A. MSDS B. CDC guidelines C. Bowie-Dick test sheet

D.OSHA regulations

B. All disposable drapes are discarded into the trash receptacle.

C. The instruments are put back into the instrument tray and placed in/on the case cart. D.All sharps are contained and disposed of in the sharps container

  1. When being relieved for lunch during surgery, which of the following tasks is performed by the outgoing surgical technologist?: A. placing all softs and sharps onto the back table B. removing supplies and equipment from the Mayo stand C. counting sharps and sponges D.adding gown and gloves to the back table for return to surgery
  2. When moving a conscious patient from a stretcher to the operating table, which of the following should the surgical technologist do first?: A. Ensure patient is untied in the back. B. Align the stretcher and operating table and lock the wheels. C. Ensure that all IV lines and catheters are free. D.Ask the patient to move over to the operating table.
  3. When preparing peel pack instruments for steam sterilization the surgical technologist should inspect the instrument, place an indicator in the package, and: A. use a biological indicator. B. adjust the sterilizer temperature. C. label the package. D.use a Sterrad indicator
  4. During the liquid chemical sterilization, which of the following is the prima- ry chemical sterilization compound used to sterilize endoscopic instrumenta- tion and scopes?: A. quaternary ammonium B. phenolic compound C. peracetic acid

20cc sy-

ringes of the 50/50 contrast medium, and two 20cc syringes of saline. Which of the following is the total amount of contrast medium used during the procedure?: A. 20cc B. 10cc C. 40cc D.60cc

  1. Which of the following procedures requires a surgical site dressing?: A. hysteroscopy B. laparotomy C. ureteroscopy D.myringotomy
  2. At the end of each case the surgical technologist should: A. wipe the instruments off with a wet towel. B. soak the instruments in normal saline. C. have the circulator inspect the instruments. D.rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.
  3. The surgical technologist is opening for a procedure and notices the wrapped item she just opened has a hole in the outer layer. Which of the following is the proper course of action?: A. Discard the item and retrieve a new one. B. Open the inner layer onto the sterile field. C. Place the package on a prep stand and open away from the sterile field. D.Check the indicator to ensure the item has been sterilized.
  4. During a laparoscopic procedure, the screen on the monitor becomes dark- er and visualization is impaired. The surgeon discovers that carbon dioxide is escaping. Which of the following should the surgical technologist

B. insufflation tubing C. camera D.ESU

  1. During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon has begun placing the Balfour retractor. In anticipation of bowel packing, the surgical technologist should moisten: A. Ray-Tec sponges. B. sterile blue towels. C. Kittner sponges. D.laparotomy sponges.
  2. In a sterilized package, a chemical indicator is used to: A. confirm that the package was exposed to sterilization. B. verify elimination of living flora on the package. C. ensure that the package is sterile. D.show that no moisture entered the package.
  3. While preparing the room for a carotid endarectomy, the surgeon walks in and tells the surgical technologist there is an emergent case scheduled next and the technologist needs to speed up the process of getting the patient prepped and draped. In order to have a safe outcome for the patient the technologist should prep the patient with: A. Duraprep stick and place towels around the expected incision site. B. a chlorahexadine prep kit and place towels around the expected incision site. C. Duraprep stick and use a sterile towel to pat the prepped area dry. D.a chlorahexadine prep kit and use a sterile towel to pat the prepped area dry. 50. During an I&D of a back wound with the patient in the prone position the anesthesiologist announces that the patient is turning blue and calls

a code. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take to assist?: A. Assist anesthesia with the patient while the surgeon continues surgery.