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NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM
COMPLETELY UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED A+ PERFORMANCE
The surgical team is in the midst of the Time Out Protocol with the OR charge
nurse present to audit their briefing. After stating the procedure, site of procedure,
antibiotics administered, patient history, patient name and everyone in the room
agreeing to the briefing. Which of the following elements of a Time Out did the
surgical team EXCLUDE? - ANSWER: Verification that the proper implants are
in the room
In an appendectomy where the patient is morbidly obese, which of the following
self retaining retractors is the most appropriate to have on the sterile field? -
ANSWER: Balfour
The patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. When
opening supplies for the case the surgical technologist should open - ANSWER:
two prep trays: one for abdomen and one for vaginal prep and catheter placement.
The surgical technologist is told to inspect the minor procedure rooms to ensure all
of the basic furniture is present. How many suction systems are required in each
room? - ANSWER: Two
When opening sterile supplies onto the back table, which of the following are two
things to look for? - ANSWER: expiration date, holes in the packaging
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The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for the case? - ANSWER: ESU, lateral
positioning devices, power drill
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare for a
cleft-palate repair procedure? - ANSWER: Jennings
Which of the following is the proper way for the surgical technologist to enter a
surgical room with a manually opened door after completing the surgical hand
scrub? - ANSWER: Back first with arms up
Which of the following PPE is a surgical technologist working in decontamination
required to wear? - ANSWER: water proof apron, face shield, shoe covers
When opening a sterile envelope wrapped package, which of the following is the
first step? - ANSWER: Pull the top flap up and away from you.
Which of the following techniques is recommended for entering the operating
room after performing the surgical hand scrub? - ANSWER: Turning your back
and pushing the door open
Place the options in the correct order for performing a surgical hand scrub:
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Clean under each nail
Scrub all planes of the fingers
Inspect hands and arms
Rinse thoroughly
Open the brush packet - ANSWER: 1. Inspect hands and arms
2. Open the brush packet
3. Clean under each nail
4. Scrub all planes of the fingers
5. Rinse thoroughly Open
Which of the following is the best place to don gloves for minor procedures? -
ANSWER: Mayo stand
Place the options below in the order the should be handed to the surgeon when
assisting with gowning and gloving
Sterile towel
Gown
Surgical drape
Gloves
Square off towels - ANSWER: 1. Sterile towel
NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE EXAM
COMPLETELY UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED A+ PERFORMANCE
The surgical team is in the midst of the Time Out Protocol with the OR charge
nurse present to audit their briefing. After stating the procedure, site of procedure,
antibiotics administered, patient history, patient name and everyone in the room
agreeing to the briefing. Which of the following elements of a Time Out did the
surgical team EXCLUDE? - ANSWER: Verification that the proper implants are
in the room
In an appendectomy where the patient is morbidly obese, which of the following
self retaining retractors is the most appropriate to have on the sterile field? -
ANSWER: Balfour
The patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. When
opening supplies for the case the surgical technologist should open - ANSWER:
two prep trays: one for abdomen and one for vaginal prep and catheter placement.
The surgical technologist is told to inspect the minor procedure rooms to ensure all
of the basic furniture is present. How many suction systems are required in each
room? - ANSWER: Two
When opening sterile supplies onto the back table, which of the following are two
things to look for? - ANSWER: expiration date, holes in the packaging
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The surgical technologist is preparing for a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following surgical equipment is needed for the case? - ANSWER: ESU, lateral
positioning devices, power drill
Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare for a
cleft-palate repair procedure? - ANSWER: Jennings
Which of the following is the proper way for the surgical technologist to enter a
surgical room with a manually opened door after completing the surgical hand
scrub? - ANSWER: Back first with arms up
Which of the following PPE is a surgical technologist working in decontamination
required to wear? - ANSWER: water proof apron, face shield, shoe covers
When opening a sterile envelope wrapped package, which of the following is the
first step? - ANSWER: Pull the top flap up and away from you.
Which of the following techniques is recommended for entering the operating
room after performing the surgical hand scrub? - ANSWER: Turning your back
and pushing the door open
Place the options in the correct order for performing a surgical hand scrub:
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Clean under each nail
Scrub all planes of the fingers
Inspect hands and arms
Rinse thoroughly
Open the brush packet - ANSWER: 1. Inspect hands and arms
2. Open the brush packet
3. Clean under each nail
4. Scrub all planes of the fingers
5. Rinse thoroughly Open
Which of the following is the best place to don gloves for minor procedures? -
ANSWER: Mayo stand
Place the options below in the order the should be handed to the surgeon when
assisting with gowning and gloving
Sterile towel
Gown
Surgical drape
Gloves
Square off towels - ANSWER: 1. Sterile towel
