NCCT-TSC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a steady
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level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery? - ANSWER- Insufflator
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A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n)
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ANSWER- Collapsed lung
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What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? - ANSWER- Metzenbaum
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What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled instruments in a
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basin when preparing for the decontamination process at the completion of a case? -
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ANSWER- Enzyme detergent
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Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for
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ANSWER- Hypothermia
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Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are kept in a
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small rigid container on the back table during the surgical procedure? -
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,ANSWER- Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps
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container marked with the biohazard symbol
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What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical field? -
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ANSWER- Sterile saline
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What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported to
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from the operating room after the case? - ANSWER- Decontamination room
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Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms? -ANSWER- The bedside cart
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is positioned close to the patient
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Which of the following positions is also a semi-seated position that can be used for
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reconstructive breast or shoulder surgery? - ANSWER- Modified Fowler's
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Which of the following surgical attire is applied first? -ANSWER- Bouffant or fitted
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surgeon's cap
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Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism? -
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ANSWER- Release of mycotoxins
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Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container? - ANSWER- On the
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container
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Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and
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gloves at the end of the procedure? - ANSWER- The gown is removed first, then
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gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last
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, Which of the following methods is used to classify organisms by its evolutionary
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descent as either a plant or animal? - ANSWER- Linnean system
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Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder? -ANSWER- Ureters
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Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first? -
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ANSWER- Ream
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Which type of retractors stay open without assistance? -ANSWER- Self-retaining
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When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify? -
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ANSWER- The string is attached to the sponge
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Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from instruments to prepare for
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the decontamination process? - ANSWER- Sterile-water soaked sponge
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Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and diseases during a wake of a
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disaster? - ANSWER- Sanitation
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When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should the
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surgical technologist put on? - ANSWER- Impervious shoe covers
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The surgeon states they think the patient's infection may have been caused by a
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vector. Which of the following could be a source of the infection? - ANSWER-
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Mosquito
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What does laminectomy mean? -ANSWER- Removal of lamina
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EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a steady
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery? - ANSWER- Insufflator
| | | | | | | | | | |
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
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