INTRA OPERATIVE CARE NCCT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. The surgical technologist is preparing the room for a left total hip arthro- plasty. The surgical technologist should stand at the A. lower right side of the patient. B. head of the patient. C. mid-right side of the patient. D. left side of the patient: A. lower right side of the patient 2. To help reduce post-operative hypothermia, ambient temperature of the OR should be maintained at A. 70 degrees F - 73 degrees F. B. 68 degrees F - 75 degrees F. C. 70 degrees F - 72 degrees F. D. 68 degrees F - 73 degrees F.: D. 68 degrees F - 73 degrees F. 3. When establishing the sterile field for a surgery, where should the back table, Mayo, and ring stand be placed? A. by the surgical technologist who is standing across from the surgeon and close to the door B. far away from the door and beside the surgeon for easy access to the back table C. close to the door, close to the OR bed, and across from the surgeon D. close to the surgical technologist, close to the sterile field, and far away from the door: D. close to the surgical technologist, close to the sterile field, and far away from the door 4. The recommended temperature of an operating room is A. 75-80 degrees F. B. 56-62 degrees F. C. 68-73 degrees F. D. 60-65 degrees F.: C. 68-73 degrees F.