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NCCSA EXAM Certification of Surgical Assistants EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
What is the initial diagnostic study of choice for evaluation of the biliary tract/cholelithiasis?
(A) Complete blood count
(B) Total bilirubin
(C) Ultrasound
(D)Flat plate abdominal x-ray
ultrasound
A white blood cell count of 15,000 white blood cells per microliter (mcL) is typically indicative
of
(A) leukopenia
(B) infection
(C) anemia
(D)hypervolemia
infection
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What is the action of Lasix® (furosemide)?
(A) Anti-inflammatory
(B) Diuretic
(C) CNS depressant
(D)Contrast media
diuretic
To cause lysis of free malignant cells after resection of a cancerous lesion, a lavage is
performed with
(A) D5W
(B) lactated ringers solution
(C) distilled water
(D)normal saline
distilled water
Which of the following bacteria are commonly found on the skin?
(A) Staphlococcus aureus
(B) Clostridium perfringens
(C) Escherichia coli
(D)Vibrio cholarae
Staphlococcus aureus
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In the cafeteria, the surgical assistant overhears staff members discussing details regarding a
specific patient. What is the first step for the surgical assistant?
(A) Report the patient breach of confidentiality to the human resources department
(B) Allow the conversation to continue as this is not the surgical assistant's responsibility
(C) Intervene in the conversation, reminding the staff members about patient privacy
(D)Disclose the patient breach of confidentiality to the patient and family
Intervene in the conversation, reminding the staff members about patient privacy
Which of the following outlines the set of national standards for the protection of certain
health information?
(A) OSHA
(B) HIPAA
(C) CDC
(D)ACA
HIPAA
A surgical assistant wears their normal reading glasses without side guards as personal
protective equipment. This is a violation of
(A) HIPAA
(B) ACA
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(C) OSHA
(D)CDC
OSHA
Following the primary procedure, the surgeon notices a lipoma was not removed on the
patient's leg. The surgeon instructs the surgical assistant to remove the lipoma, before
leaving the operating room. The lipoma removal is consented for, but will require a new
incision. How should the surgical assistant proceed?
(A) Perform the removal as instructed
(B) Request that another surgical assistant is present to assist
(C) Assess if the surgical team is comfortable with the surgeon's request
(D)Inform the surgeon that removal by the surgical assistant is out of the scope of practice
Inform the surgeon that removal by the surgical assistant is out of the scope of practice
According to the NSAA Code of Ethics, when must a surgical assistant seek assistance when
suspecting a colleague of impairment?
(A) The colleague shows signs of distress
(B) There is potential harm to the patient
(C) The surgical assistant suspects impairment
(D)There is a history of substance use with the colleague
There is potential harm to the patient
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NCCSA EXAM Certification of Surgical Assistants EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
What is the initial diagnostic study of choice for evaluation of the biliary tract/cholelithiasis?
(A) Complete blood count
(B) Total bilirubin
(C) Ultrasound
(D)Flat plate abdominal x-ray
ultrasound
A white blood cell count of 15,000 white blood cells per microliter (mcL) is typically indicative
of
(A) leukopenia
(B) infection
(C) anemia
(D)hypervolemia
infection
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What is the action of Lasix® (furosemide)?
(A) Anti-inflammatory
(B) Diuretic
(C) CNS depressant
(D)Contrast media
diuretic
To cause lysis of free malignant cells after resection of a cancerous lesion, a lavage is
performed with
(A) D5W
(B) lactated ringers solution
(C) distilled water
(D)normal saline
distilled water
Which of the following bacteria are commonly found on the skin?
(A) Staphlococcus aureus
(B) Clostridium perfringens
(C) Escherichia coli
(D)Vibrio cholarae
Staphlococcus aureus
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In the cafeteria, the surgical assistant overhears staff members discussing details regarding a
specific patient. What is the first step for the surgical assistant?
(A) Report the patient breach of confidentiality to the human resources department
(B) Allow the conversation to continue as this is not the surgical assistant's responsibility
(C) Intervene in the conversation, reminding the staff members about patient privacy
(D)Disclose the patient breach of confidentiality to the patient and family
Intervene in the conversation, reminding the staff members about patient privacy
Which of the following outlines the set of national standards for the protection of certain
health information?
(A) OSHA
(B) HIPAA
(C) CDC
(D)ACA
HIPAA
A surgical assistant wears their normal reading glasses without side guards as personal
protective equipment. This is a violation of
(A) HIPAA
(B) ACA
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(C) OSHA
(D)CDC
OSHA
Following the primary procedure, the surgeon notices a lipoma was not removed on the
patient's leg. The surgeon instructs the surgical assistant to remove the lipoma, before
leaving the operating room. The lipoma removal is consented for, but will require a new
incision. How should the surgical assistant proceed?
(A) Perform the removal as instructed
(B) Request that another surgical assistant is present to assist
(C) Assess if the surgical team is comfortable with the surgeon's request
(D)Inform the surgeon that removal by the surgical assistant is out of the scope of practice
Inform the surgeon that removal by the surgical assistant is out of the scope of practice
According to the NSAA Code of Ethics, when must a surgical assistant seek assistance when
suspecting a colleague of impairment?
(A) The colleague shows signs of distress
(B) There is potential harm to the patient
(C) The surgical assistant suspects impairment
(D)There is a history of substance use with the colleague
There is potential harm to the patient
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