NCCT TSC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
FINAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n)
__________. Answer: Collapsed lung
◍ What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Answer: Metzenbaum
◍ What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to
placing soiled instruments in a basin when preparing for the
decontamination process at the completion of a case? Answer:
Enzyme detergent
◍ Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high
risk for __________. Answer: Hypothermia
◍ Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal
of sharps that are kept in a small rigid container on the back
table during the surgical procedure? Answer: Close container
and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container
marked with the biohazard symbol
◍ What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the
surgical field? Answer: Sterile saline
◍ What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded
case cart transported to from the operating room after the case?
Answer: Decontamination room
◍ Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms?
Answer: The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient
,◍ Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated
position that can be used for reconstructive breast or shoulder
surgery? Answer: Modified Fowler's
◍ Which of the following surgical attire is applied first?
Answer: Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
◍ Which of the following could be considered an example of
bioterrorism? Answer: Release of mycotoxins
◍ Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen
container? Answer: On the container
◍ Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing
the soiled gown and gloves at the end of the procedure? Answer:
The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the
mask is removed last
◍ Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms
by its evolutionary descent as either a plant or animal? Answer:
Linnean system
◍ Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the
bladder? Answer: Ureters
◍ Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step
must happen first? Answer: Ream
◍ Which type of retractors stay open without assistance?
Answer: Self-retaining
◍ When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical
technologist verify? Answer: The string is attached to the
sponge
, ◍ Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from
instruments to prepare for the decontamination process? Answer:
Sterile-water soaked sponge
◍ Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and
diseases during a wake of a disaster? Answer: Sanitation
◍ When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy,
what extra PPE should the surgical technologist put on? Answer:
Impervious shoe covers
◍ The surgeon states they think the patient's infection may have
been caused by a vector. Which of the following could be a
source of the infection? Answer: Mosquito
◍ What does laminectomy mean? Answer: Removal of lamina
◍ What is the proper way to speak to a geriatric patient?
Answer: The same as any other adult
◍ The surgical technologist is preparing the drill for a total
knee arthroplasty. After inserting the drill bit, what should the
surgical technologist do next? Answer: Test the drill bit
◍ What type of instruments should the surgical technologist
have available for a surgery with a laser? Answer: Black
chromium
◍ When can the gown be turned and tied when using the
unassisted gowning method? Answer: After the back is fastened
and sterile gloves are donned
◍ Where could information be located about how to clean up a
chemical spilled in the operating room? Answer: SDS
◍ What is the proper way to refer to a patient that had a
disability? Answer: Name the person first, not the disability
FINAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n)
__________. Answer: Collapsed lung
◍ What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Answer: Metzenbaum
◍ What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to
placing soiled instruments in a basin when preparing for the
decontamination process at the completion of a case? Answer:
Enzyme detergent
◍ Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high
risk for __________. Answer: Hypothermia
◍ Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal
of sharps that are kept in a small rigid container on the back
table during the surgical procedure? Answer: Close container
and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container
marked with the biohazard symbol
◍ What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the
surgical field? Answer: Sterile saline
◍ What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded
case cart transported to from the operating room after the case?
Answer: Decontamination room
◍ Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms?
Answer: The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient
,◍ Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated
position that can be used for reconstructive breast or shoulder
surgery? Answer: Modified Fowler's
◍ Which of the following surgical attire is applied first?
Answer: Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
◍ Which of the following could be considered an example of
bioterrorism? Answer: Release of mycotoxins
◍ Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen
container? Answer: On the container
◍ Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing
the soiled gown and gloves at the end of the procedure? Answer:
The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the
mask is removed last
◍ Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms
by its evolutionary descent as either a plant or animal? Answer:
Linnean system
◍ Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the
bladder? Answer: Ureters
◍ Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step
must happen first? Answer: Ream
◍ Which type of retractors stay open without assistance?
Answer: Self-retaining
◍ When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical
technologist verify? Answer: The string is attached to the
sponge
, ◍ Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from
instruments to prepare for the decontamination process? Answer:
Sterile-water soaked sponge
◍ Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and
diseases during a wake of a disaster? Answer: Sanitation
◍ When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy,
what extra PPE should the surgical technologist put on? Answer:
Impervious shoe covers
◍ The surgeon states they think the patient's infection may have
been caused by a vector. Which of the following could be a
source of the infection? Answer: Mosquito
◍ What does laminectomy mean? Answer: Removal of lamina
◍ What is the proper way to speak to a geriatric patient?
Answer: The same as any other adult
◍ The surgical technologist is preparing the drill for a total
knee arthroplasty. After inserting the drill bit, what should the
surgical technologist do next? Answer: Test the drill bit
◍ What type of instruments should the surgical technologist
have available for a surgery with a laser? Answer: Black
chromium
◍ When can the gown be turned and tied when using the
unassisted gowning method? Answer: After the back is fastened
and sterile gloves are donned
◍ Where could information be located about how to clean up a
chemical spilled in the operating room? Answer: SDS
◍ What is the proper way to refer to a patient that had a
disability? Answer: Name the person first, not the disability
