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NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE VERSION 3 (PRE
SURGICAL CARE AND PREPARATION) EXAM
PREPARATION, EXAMS OF NURSING
The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Which of
the following equipment is needed for the procedure?
A. endoscopic retrieval bag
B. harmonic scalpel
C. endoscopic GIA
D. Alexis retractor - - ANS✔️--B. harmonic scalpel
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following
surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - - ANS✔️--ESU, lateral positioning devices, power drill
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Which of the following positioning devices should the technologist obtain for a total knee
arthroplasty? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. leg positioner
B. arm boards
C. peg board
D. abduction pillow
E. bean bag - - ANS✔️--leg positioner, arm boards
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following
surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - - ANS✔️--ESU, lateral positioning devices, power drill
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar laminectomy. Which of the
following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield - - ANS✔️--Wilson frame
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In which of the following surgical procedures is the beach chair attachment most commonly
used?
A. shoulder arthroscopy
B. knee arthroscopy
C. radical nephrectomy
D. parathyroidectomy - - ANS✔️--shoulder arthroscopy
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare for a cleft-palate
repair procedure?
A. Greenfield
B. Jennings
C. Lonestar
D. Mayfield - - ANS✔️--Jennings
The patient is in lithotomy position with Allen stirrups. Which of the following procedures is the
patient most likely undergoing?
A. mastectomy
B. colon resection
C. laparoscopic cholecystectomy
D. LAVH - - ANS✔️--LAVH
Which patient positioning item should be tested prior to the patient arriving in the OR?
A. candy cane
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B. yellow fin
C. peg board
D. bean bag - - ANS✔️--bean bag
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do to prepare for a suction D&C? (Select
the two (2) correct answers.)
A. Retrieve stirrups.
B. Test the suction machine.
C. Have a video tower in the OR.
D. Have a fluid manager available.
E. Open a long vaginal instrument tray. - - ANS✔️--Retrieve stirrups., Test the suction machine.
Which of the following is the proper way for the surgical technologist to enter a surgical room
with a manually opened door after completing the surgical hand scrub?
A. Front first with arms forward and up.
B. Left side first with arms oriented towards the right and up.
C. Right side first with arm oriented to the left and up.
D. Back first with arms up. - - ANS✔️--Back first with arms up.
An orthopedic surgeon has posted an I&D of a forearm using the pulse lavage system. Which of
the following PPE is necessary to assist in this surgery? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. lead apron
B. face shield
NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE VERSION 3 (PRE
SURGICAL CARE AND PREPARATION) EXAM
PREPARATION, EXAMS OF NURSING
The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Which of
the following equipment is needed for the procedure?
A. endoscopic retrieval bag
B. harmonic scalpel
C. endoscopic GIA
D. Alexis retractor - - ANS✔️--B. harmonic scalpel
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following
surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - - ANS✔️--ESU, lateral positioning devices, power drill
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Which of the following positioning devices should the technologist obtain for a total knee
arthroplasty? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. leg positioner
B. arm boards
C. peg board
D. abduction pillow
E. bean bag - - ANS✔️--leg positioner, arm boards
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following
surgical equipment is needed for this case? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners - - ANS✔️--ESU, lateral positioning devices, power drill
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar laminectomy. Which of the
following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield - - ANS✔️--Wilson frame
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In which of the following surgical procedures is the beach chair attachment most commonly
used?
A. shoulder arthroscopy
B. knee arthroscopy
C. radical nephrectomy
D. parathyroidectomy - - ANS✔️--shoulder arthroscopy
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare for a cleft-palate
repair procedure?
A. Greenfield
B. Jennings
C. Lonestar
D. Mayfield - - ANS✔️--Jennings
The patient is in lithotomy position with Allen stirrups. Which of the following procedures is the
patient most likely undergoing?
A. mastectomy
B. colon resection
C. laparoscopic cholecystectomy
D. LAVH - - ANS✔️--LAVH
Which patient positioning item should be tested prior to the patient arriving in the OR?
A. candy cane
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B. yellow fin
C. peg board
D. bean bag - - ANS✔️--bean bag
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do to prepare for a suction D&C? (Select
the two (2) correct answers.)
A. Retrieve stirrups.
B. Test the suction machine.
C. Have a video tower in the OR.
D. Have a fluid manager available.
E. Open a long vaginal instrument tray. - - ANS✔️--Retrieve stirrups., Test the suction machine.
Which of the following is the proper way for the surgical technologist to enter a surgical room
with a manually opened door after completing the surgical hand scrub?
A. Front first with arms forward and up.
B. Left side first with arms oriented towards the right and up.
C. Right side first with arm oriented to the left and up.
D. Back first with arms up. - - ANS✔️--Back first with arms up.
An orthopedic surgeon has posted an I&D of a forearm using the pulse lavage system. Which of
the following PPE is necessary to assist in this surgery? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. lead apron
B. face shield
