NCCT Surgical Tech Practice (Pre-Surgical
Care and Preparation) Actual Exam
Questions with Verified Answers (A+ Guide
Solution) Newest 2025/2026
Introduction:
This document contains the newest NCCT Surgical Technologist
practice exam material focused on pre-surgical care and
preparation for the 2025–2026 academic cycle. It includes multiple-
choice questions, drag-and-drop sequencing items, and scenario-
based practice with verified correct answers. The content covers
essential topics such as sterile technique, patient positioning, pre-
,operative responsibilities, surgical counts, infection control, and
emergency protocols. It serves as a complete and reliable study
resource aligned with NCCT certification requirements.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Which of the following equipment should the surgical technologist
have available for an ORIF case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. Bovie
B. harmonic scalpel
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. light source
E. X-rayable operating bed --- correct answer ---Bovie, pneumatic
tourniquet, X-rayable operating bed
Which of the following are commonly reported complications of
using a pneumatic tourniquet? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. latex reaction to cuff
B. skin bruising
C. nerve paralysis
D. deep vein thrombosis
,E. break through bleeding --- correct answer ---skin bruising, nerve
paralysis, deep vein thrombosis
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following surgical equipment is needed for this case?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners --- correct answer ---ESU, lateral
positioning devices, power drill
Which of the following positioning devices should the technologist
obtain for a total knee arthroplasty? (Select the two (2) correct
answers.)
A. leg positioner
B. arm boards
C. peg board
D. abduction pillow
E. bean bag --- correct answer ---leg positioner, arm boards
, The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following surgical equipment is needed for this case?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners --- correct answer ---ESU, lateral
positioning devices, power drill
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar
laminectomy. Which of the following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield --- correct answer ---Wilson frame
In which of the following surgical procedures is the beach chair
attachment most commonly used?
A. shoulder arthroscopy
B. knee arthroscopy
C. radical nephrectomy
D. parathyroidectomy --- correct answer ---shoulder arthroscopy
Care and Preparation) Actual Exam
Questions with Verified Answers (A+ Guide
Solution) Newest 2025/2026
Introduction:
This document contains the newest NCCT Surgical Technologist
practice exam material focused on pre-surgical care and
preparation for the 2025–2026 academic cycle. It includes multiple-
choice questions, drag-and-drop sequencing items, and scenario-
based practice with verified correct answers. The content covers
essential topics such as sterile technique, patient positioning, pre-
,operative responsibilities, surgical counts, infection control, and
emergency protocols. It serves as a complete and reliable study
resource aligned with NCCT certification requirements.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Which of the following equipment should the surgical technologist
have available for an ORIF case? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. Bovie
B. harmonic scalpel
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. light source
E. X-rayable operating bed --- correct answer ---Bovie, pneumatic
tourniquet, X-rayable operating bed
Which of the following are commonly reported complications of
using a pneumatic tourniquet? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.)
A. latex reaction to cuff
B. skin bruising
C. nerve paralysis
D. deep vein thrombosis
,E. break through bleeding --- correct answer ---skin bruising, nerve
paralysis, deep vein thrombosis
The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following surgical equipment is needed for this case?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners --- correct answer ---ESU, lateral
positioning devices, power drill
Which of the following positioning devices should the technologist
obtain for a total knee arthroplasty? (Select the two (2) correct
answers.)
A. leg positioner
B. arm boards
C. peg board
D. abduction pillow
E. bean bag --- correct answer ---leg positioner, arm boards
, The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following surgical equipment is needed for this case?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. ESU
B. lateral positioning devices
C. pneumatic tourniquet
D. power drill
E. stirrup leg positioners --- correct answer ---ESU, lateral
positioning devices, power drill
The surgical technologist is setting up for a posterior lumbar
laminectomy. Which of the following special equipment is needed?
A. Wilson frame
B. shoulder braces
C. beanbag
D. Mayfield --- correct answer ---Wilson frame
In which of the following surgical procedures is the beach chair
attachment most commonly used?
A. shoulder arthroscopy
B. knee arthroscopy
C. radical nephrectomy
D. parathyroidectomy --- correct answer ---shoulder arthroscopy
