NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM - (150 QUESTIONS) UP-TO-DATE ACTUAL EXAM
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Examiner/Administrator: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Candidate Name: ____________________________
Candidate ID: _______________________________
Date: _____________________________________
Examination Centre: _________________________
Time Allocation: 3 Hours
Total Questions: 150
Core Competency Areas:
Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique
Instrumentation and Equipment Handling
Anatomy and Physiology
, Surgical Procedures and Techniques
Patient Care and Safety
Infection Control and Sterilization
Pharmacology and Medications
Candidate Instructions:
This examination assesses your competency as a surgical technologist in a clinical and
operative environment. You are required to answer all 150 multiple-choice questions
within the allotted time of 3 hours. Each question has one correct answer. Read each
scenario carefully and apply clinical reasoning and surgical knowledge to select the best
answer. No external materials are permitted. Ensure that all responses are marked
clearly. Maintain professional conduct throughout the examination.
Introduction:
This simulated NCCT Surgical Technologist examination is designed to evaluate your
readiness for certification by assessing your understanding of sterile technique, surgical
instrumentation, perioperative procedures, and patient safety. The questions reflect real-
world clinical scenarios encountered in surgical settings. This assessment aims to
,reinforce critical thinking and application of theoretical knowledge in operative
environments.
Disclaimer:
This is an original simulation exam created for educational purposes and is not affiliated
with or taken from any official NCCT examination.
Q1. During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgical technologist notices a break in
sterile technique when a gloved hand touches a non-sterile surface. What is the most
appropriate immediate action? hard and difficult level
A. Ignore it if the contamination is minimal
B. Notify the surgeon after the procedure
C. Remove and replace the contaminated glove immediately
D. Continue but avoid touching sterile instruments
Correct Answer: 🔴 C. Remove and replace the contaminated glove immediately
Explanation: 🟡 Immediate correction prevents infection risk. A is unsafe, B delays
intervention, and D does not eliminate contamination.
, Q2. A surgical technologist is preparing a Mayo stand. Which principle ensures sterility is
maintained? hard and difficult level
A. Keeping items below waist level
B. Turning back to sterile field briefly
C. Keeping all sterile items within view and above waist level
D. Placing instruments near the edge
Correct Answer: 🔴 C. Keeping all sterile items within view and above waist level
Explanation: 🟡 Visibility ensures control of sterility. A risks contamination, B breaks sterile
awareness, D increases fall/contamination risk.
Q3. Which instrument is specifically used to grasp heavy tissue such as fascia? hard and
difficult level
A. DeBakey forceps
B. Allis clamp
C. Babcock forceps
D. Mosquito clamp
Correct Answer: 🔴 B. Allis clamp
Explanation: 🟡 Allis clamps grasp dense tissue. A is delicate, C is atraumatic, D is for small
vessels.
QUESTIONS AND 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS - INSTANT PDF
DOWNLOAD
Examiner/Administrator: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Candidate Name: ____________________________
Candidate ID: _______________________________
Date: _____________________________________
Examination Centre: _________________________
Time Allocation: 3 Hours
Total Questions: 150
Core Competency Areas:
Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique
Instrumentation and Equipment Handling
Anatomy and Physiology
, Surgical Procedures and Techniques
Patient Care and Safety
Infection Control and Sterilization
Pharmacology and Medications
Candidate Instructions:
This examination assesses your competency as a surgical technologist in a clinical and
operative environment. You are required to answer all 150 multiple-choice questions
within the allotted time of 3 hours. Each question has one correct answer. Read each
scenario carefully and apply clinical reasoning and surgical knowledge to select the best
answer. No external materials are permitted. Ensure that all responses are marked
clearly. Maintain professional conduct throughout the examination.
Introduction:
This simulated NCCT Surgical Technologist examination is designed to evaluate your
readiness for certification by assessing your understanding of sterile technique, surgical
instrumentation, perioperative procedures, and patient safety. The questions reflect real-
world clinical scenarios encountered in surgical settings. This assessment aims to
,reinforce critical thinking and application of theoretical knowledge in operative
environments.
Disclaimer:
This is an original simulation exam created for educational purposes and is not affiliated
with or taken from any official NCCT examination.
Q1. During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgical technologist notices a break in
sterile technique when a gloved hand touches a non-sterile surface. What is the most
appropriate immediate action? hard and difficult level
A. Ignore it if the contamination is minimal
B. Notify the surgeon after the procedure
C. Remove and replace the contaminated glove immediately
D. Continue but avoid touching sterile instruments
Correct Answer: 🔴 C. Remove and replace the contaminated glove immediately
Explanation: 🟡 Immediate correction prevents infection risk. A is unsafe, B delays
intervention, and D does not eliminate contamination.
, Q2. A surgical technologist is preparing a Mayo stand. Which principle ensures sterility is
maintained? hard and difficult level
A. Keeping items below waist level
B. Turning back to sterile field briefly
C. Keeping all sterile items within view and above waist level
D. Placing instruments near the edge
Correct Answer: 🔴 C. Keeping all sterile items within view and above waist level
Explanation: 🟡 Visibility ensures control of sterility. A risks contamination, B breaks sterile
awareness, D increases fall/contamination risk.
Q3. Which instrument is specifically used to grasp heavy tissue such as fascia? hard and
difficult level
A. DeBakey forceps
B. Allis clamp
C. Babcock forceps
D. Mosquito clamp
Correct Answer: 🔴 B. Allis clamp
Explanation: 🟡 Allis clamps grasp dense tissue. A is delicate, C is atraumatic, D is for small
vessels.
