ncct surgical tech 2023/2024 GRADED A
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While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 pound female the surgical technologist
begins to retrieve supplies and instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the
technologist retrieve for this case? - CORRECT ANSWER Bookwalter
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy with removal of excessive skin on
bilateral thighs. The circulator has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The
surgical technologist should suggest that the ESU pad be removed and placed on - CORRECT ANSWER
the buttocks
Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal ligation case? (Select the three (3)
correct answers.) - CORRECT ANSWER state the name of each item as you begin to count it, circulator
records the items counted, count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal aneurysm. The
aneurysm repair ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to the stretcher. Which of the
following actions should the surgical technologist take next? - CORRECT ANSWER Don new gown and
gloves.
Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery? - CORRECT
ANSWER raney clips
Which of the following instruments should be passed to the surgeon to achieve hemostasis at the
beginning of an operative procedure? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT ANSWER
electrosurgical pen, sponge, suction device
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the
following is the correct method for completing this prep? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin at shoulder to
finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping
the arm away from the bed.
,When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on a patient with TB, which of the following sterilization
methods should be employed? - CORRECT ANSWER steris
During a total hip replacement, how can a surgical technologist prevent blood from drying on
instruments? - CORRECT ANSWER Place the instruments in a basin of sterile water.
Which of the following prep solutions is contraindicated for use with a laser? - CORRECT ANSWER
Duraprep
In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be run -
CORRECT ANSWER daily.
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the surgical technologist finds bioburden inside the lumen of a
metal suction. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? - CORRECT ANSWER
Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field.
The surgeon requests a non-absorbable suture for skin closure. Which of the following sutures is non-
absorbable? - CORRECT ANSWER Nylon
The anesthesia provider would typically ask the surgical technologist how much fluid has been used in
order to - CORRECT ANSWER estimate blood loss.
Postoperatively a hernia repair patient complains of ulnar pain, numbness and tingling bilaterally. The
most likely cause of the patient's discomfort is that the surgical technologist forgot to - CORRECT
ANSWER place arm pads.
The surgical technologist must discard a malfunctioning sterilant and replace with a new one. Where
should the technologist look to find the proper disposal protocol for this product? - CORRECT ANSWER
hospital MSDS log
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they incubated before the reading is recorded?
- CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours
, Ten minutes into an automatic chemical washer cycle for an instrument string, the surgical technologist
notices she has missed a few critical instruments. Which of the following should the technologist do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Wait until the washer stops and run a new cycle with the instruments.
During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following precautions should the surgical
technologist take if the anesthesia provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal tube? - CORRECT ANSWER
Moisten sponges and place around the field prior to start of procedure to minimize leakage and reduce
heat buildup.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do immediately before connecting the Jackson-
Pratt drain to the drainage tubing? - CORRECT ANSWER Squeeze the bulb to apply manual suction.
Prior to a case the surgical technologist determines the power saw is not functioning. Which of the
following is the most likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER The battery has not been adequately charged.
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
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? - CORRECT
ANSWER four
At the end of each case the surgical technologist should - CORRECT ANSWER rinse blood from the
instruments with sterile water.
When breaking down the setup, which of the following steps should be completed first? - CORRECT
ANSWER All sharps are contained and disposed of in the sharps container.
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an emergent bring back case on
a 450 lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? - CORRECT ANSWER bookwalter
The surgical team has just completed a radical mastectomy and the surgeon has left the room. While
cleaning up the back table the surgical technologist notices the Jackson Pratt placed during this surgery is
LATEST UPDATED EXAM/ DETAILED
SOLUTION
While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 pound female the surgical technologist
begins to retrieve supplies and instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the
technologist retrieve for this case? - CORRECT ANSWER Bookwalter
An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy with removal of excessive skin on
bilateral thighs. The circulator has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The
surgical technologist should suggest that the ESU pad be removed and placed on - CORRECT ANSWER
the buttocks
Which of the following are done during the initial count for a tubal ligation case? (Select the three (3)
correct answers.) - CORRECT ANSWER state the name of each item as you begin to count it, circulator
records the items counted, count laps, Raytecs, needles, and blades
The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal aneurysm. The
aneurysm repair ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to the stretcher. Which of the
following actions should the surgical technologist take next? - CORRECT ANSWER Don new gown and
gloves.
Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery? - CORRECT
ANSWER raney clips
Which of the following instruments should be passed to the surgeon to achieve hemostasis at the
beginning of an operative procedure? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT ANSWER
electrosurgical pen, sponge, suction device
The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the
following is the correct method for completing this prep? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin at shoulder to
finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping
the arm away from the bed.
,When disinfecting a flexible endoscope used on a patient with TB, which of the following sterilization
methods should be employed? - CORRECT ANSWER steris
During a total hip replacement, how can a surgical technologist prevent blood from drying on
instruments? - CORRECT ANSWER Place the instruments in a basin of sterile water.
Which of the following prep solutions is contraindicated for use with a laser? - CORRECT ANSWER
Duraprep
In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be run -
CORRECT ANSWER daily.
Upon opening a sterilized instrument tray, the surgical technologist finds bioburden inside the lumen of a
metal suction. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? - CORRECT ANSWER
Remove the sterilized instrument tray from the sterile field.
The surgeon requests a non-absorbable suture for skin closure. Which of the following sutures is non-
absorbable? - CORRECT ANSWER Nylon
The anesthesia provider would typically ask the surgical technologist how much fluid has been used in
order to - CORRECT ANSWER estimate blood loss.
Postoperatively a hernia repair patient complains of ulnar pain, numbness and tingling bilaterally. The
most likely cause of the patient's discomfort is that the surgical technologist forgot to - CORRECT
ANSWER place arm pads.
The surgical technologist must discard a malfunctioning sterilant and replace with a new one. Where
should the technologist look to find the proper disposal protocol for this product? - CORRECT ANSWER
hospital MSDS log
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they incubated before the reading is recorded?
- CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours
, Ten minutes into an automatic chemical washer cycle for an instrument string, the surgical technologist
notices she has missed a few critical instruments. Which of the following should the technologist do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Wait until the washer stops and run a new cycle with the instruments.
During an otorhinolaryngologic procedure, which of the following precautions should the surgical
technologist take if the anesthesia provider is using an uncuffed endotracheal tube? - CORRECT ANSWER
Moisten sponges and place around the field prior to start of procedure to minimize leakage and reduce
heat buildup.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist do immediately before connecting the Jackson-
Pratt drain to the drainage tubing? - CORRECT ANSWER Squeeze the bulb to apply manual suction.
Prior to a case the surgical technologist determines the power saw is not functioning. Which of the
following is the most likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER The battery has not been adequately charged.
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
Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? - CORRECT
ANSWER four
At the end of each case the surgical technologist should - CORRECT ANSWER rinse blood from the
instruments with sterile water.
When breaking down the setup, which of the following steps should be completed first? - CORRECT
ANSWER All sharps are contained and disposed of in the sharps container.
Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an emergent bring back case on
a 450 lb abdominal hysterectomy patient? - CORRECT ANSWER bookwalter
The surgical team has just completed a radical mastectomy and the surgeon has left the room. While
cleaning up the back table the surgical technologist notices the Jackson Pratt placed during this surgery is
