NCCT Surgical Tech Question and Answer (2026) |
Newest Comprehensive Questions and Answers
with Detailed Explanations | Grade A+
• A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________. -
✓✓Collapsed lung
• What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? -✓✓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? -✓✓Enzyme detergent
• Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
-✓✓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? -
✓✓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? -
✓✓Sterile saline
• What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported to
from the operating room after the case? -✓✓Decontamination room
,• Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms? -✓✓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? -✓✓Modified Fowler's
• Which of the following surgical attire is applied first? -✓✓Bouffant or fitted
surgeon's cap
• Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism? -
✓✓Release of mycotoxins
• Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container? -✓✓On the
container
• Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and
gloves at the end of the procedure? -✓✓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? -✓✓Linnean system
• Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder? -✓✓Ureters
• Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first? -
✓✓Ream
, • Which type of retractors stay open without assistance? -✓✓Self-retaining
• When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify? -✓✓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? -✓✓Sterile-water soaked sponge
• Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and diseases during a wake
of a disaster? -✓✓Sanitation
• When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE
should the surgical technologist put on? -✓✓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? -✓✓Mosquito
• What does laminectomy mean? -✓✓Removal of lamina
• What is the proper way to speak to a geriatric patient? -✓✓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? -✓✓Test the
drill bit
Newest Comprehensive Questions and Answers
with Detailed Explanations | Grade A+
• A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________. -
✓✓Collapsed lung
• What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue? -✓✓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? -✓✓Enzyme detergent
• Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
-✓✓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? -
✓✓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? -
✓✓Sterile saline
• What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported to
from the operating room after the case? -✓✓Decontamination room
,• Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms? -✓✓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? -✓✓Modified Fowler's
• Which of the following surgical attire is applied first? -✓✓Bouffant or fitted
surgeon's cap
• Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism? -
✓✓Release of mycotoxins
• Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container? -✓✓On the
container
• Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and
gloves at the end of the procedure? -✓✓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? -✓✓Linnean system
• Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder? -✓✓Ureters
• Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first? -
✓✓Ream
, • Which type of retractors stay open without assistance? -✓✓Self-retaining
• When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify? -✓✓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? -✓✓Sterile-water soaked sponge
• Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and diseases during a wake
of a disaster? -✓✓Sanitation
• When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE
should the surgical technologist put on? -✓✓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? -✓✓Mosquito
• What does laminectomy mean? -✓✓Removal of lamina
• What is the proper way to speak to a geriatric patient? -✓✓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? -✓✓Test the
drill bit
