NCCT Tech in Surgery Practice Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with head secured
by craniotomy headrest. Which of the following locations indicates correct
application of the safety strap? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 inches above the knees
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies for an
abdominal hysterectomy on a 300 lb. patient. After reviewing the preference
card, which of the following items should the technologist hold in order to watch
costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT ANSWER-Closing
suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an
emergent bring back case on a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-bookwalter
In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical technologist should
anticipate using which of the following sutures? - CORRECT ANSWER-7-0
Prolene
,Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient after a Posterolateral
Instrumented Lumbar Fusion (PLIF), the circulator notices bleeding at the surgical
site and notifies the surgeon. The surgical technologist has broken sterility to help
move the patient. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist
take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy excision. The patient has
been under anesthesia for an hour and is starting to show signs of extreme
swelling. Which of the following is most critical to monitor in order to prevent
these symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid intake and output
During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using a Balfour retractor.
Which type of nerve injury is possible if this retractor is placed incorrectly inside
the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Femoral
The surgical technologist is preparing the OR suite for a patient's transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following supplies should the
surgical technologist anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous bladder
irrigation solution
,The surgical technologist hears a patient entering the operating room state
verbally that he doesn't want the surgery and fears he will not survive. The
surgical technologist must inform the - CORRECT ANSWER-circulating nurse.
The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in positioning the patient
for a total hip arthroplasty. How can the surgical technologist plan for placing the
patient in this position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Position the beanbag or
pegboard on the surgical table.
The surgeon is using staples to close the skin on an abdominal incision after
performing an exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following pickups should the
surgical technologist use for this step? - CORRECT ANSWER-adson
A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To prevent the risk of skin
and neurovascular pressure or injury when the patient is placed in stirrups in the
lithotomy position, which of the following must the surgical team do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Have adequate padding available in room.
The surgical technologist notices smoke and flames coming from the drape
surrounding the surgical site. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smother the drape with a wet sterile
towel.
, Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Microfibrillar collagen/Avitene
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known
asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The
patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-prepare for a tracheostomy.
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section
case? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item being handed
by the circulator. The surgical technologist's left glove touches the outside of the
package. Which of the following steps must be taken to correct the break in
sterile technique? - CORRECT ANSWER-The circulator removes the
contaminated glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should confirm that
which of the following have been documented before using the instrumentation?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure temperature
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
The surgical technologist places the patient in Fowler position with head secured
by craniotomy headrest. Which of the following locations indicates correct
application of the safety strap? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 inches above the knees
A surgical technologist is in the process of opening sterile supplies for an
abdominal hysterectomy on a 300 lb. patient. After reviewing the preference
card, which of the following items should the technologist hold in order to watch
costs? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT ANSWER-Closing
suture, 11 knife blade, Extra Raytec
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an
emergent bring back case on a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-bookwalter
In preparation for a carotid endarterectomy the surgical technologist should
anticipate using which of the following sutures? - CORRECT ANSWER-7-0
Prolene
,Following placement of dressings on the back of a patient after a Posterolateral
Instrumented Lumbar Fusion (PLIF), the circulator notices bleeding at the surgical
site and notifies the surgeon. The surgical technologist has broken sterility to help
move the patient. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist
take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
A patient is having a hysteroscopy for myomectomy excision. The patient has
been under anesthesia for an hour and is starting to show signs of extreme
swelling. Which of the following is most critical to monitor in order to prevent
these symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid intake and output
During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using a Balfour retractor.
Which type of nerve injury is possible if this retractor is placed incorrectly inside
the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Femoral
The surgical technologist is preparing the OR suite for a patient's transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following supplies should the
surgical technologist anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous bladder
irrigation solution
,The surgical technologist hears a patient entering the operating room state
verbally that he doesn't want the surgery and fears he will not survive. The
surgical technologist must inform the - CORRECT ANSWER-circulating nurse.
The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in positioning the patient
for a total hip arthroplasty. How can the surgical technologist plan for placing the
patient in this position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Position the beanbag or
pegboard on the surgical table.
The surgeon is using staples to close the skin on an abdominal incision after
performing an exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following pickups should the
surgical technologist use for this step? - CORRECT ANSWER-adson
A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To prevent the risk of skin
and neurovascular pressure or injury when the patient is placed in stirrups in the
lithotomy position, which of the following must the surgical team do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Have adequate padding available in room.
The surgical technologist notices smoke and flames coming from the drape
surrounding the surgical site. Which of the following actions should the surgical
technologist take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smother the drape with a wet sterile
towel.
, Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Microfibrillar collagen/Avitene
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known
asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The
patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-prepare for a tracheostomy.
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section
case? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item being handed
by the circulator. The surgical technologist's left glove touches the outside of the
package. Which of the following steps must be taken to correct the break in
sterile technique? - CORRECT ANSWER-The circulator removes the
contaminated glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
When reviewing the autoclave log, the surgical technologist should confirm that
which of the following have been documented before using the instrumentation?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure temperature
