NCCT SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2025
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal
hysterectomy. Which of the following equipment is needed for the
procedure?
A. endoscopic retrieval bag
B. harmonic scalpel
C. endoscopic GIA
D. Alexis retractor
B. harmonic scalpel
A preference card indicates the surgeon prefers an extra-large gown and size
8.5 gloves and the assistant prefers a small gown and size 6 gloves. The
assistant usually scrubs first and uses an alcohol based scrub. Place the
surgical attire below in the order it should be stacked from top to bottom.
(Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the
right column.)
size 6 gloves
size 8.5 gloves
towel for surgeon
small gown
,extra-large gown
small gown, size 6 gloves, towel for surgeon, extra-large gown, size 8.5
gloves
Which of the following describes a fenestrated drape?
A. A split drape that has two tails.
B. A drape used to cover the back table.
C. A drape with an opening for the operative site.
D. An incision drape that is self-adhering.
A drape with an opening for the operative site.
Which of the following is most appropriate for securing drapes?
A. perforating towel clips
B. non-perforating towel clips
C. hemostats
D. Babcocks
non-perforating towel clips
Where should the surgical technologist stand when handing four towels to
square off the incision site?
A. across the operating table from the surgeon
B. at the back table
C. at the Mayo stand
D. same side of the operating table as the surgeon
,same side of the operating table as the surgeon
A laparotomy drape has been placed on the patient and un-prepped skin
around the operative site is exposed. Which of the following is the next step
the surgical technologists should take?
A. Apply drapes over the un-prepped skin.
B. Reposition the drapes to cover the un-prepped skin.
C. Remove the drapes and re-prep.
D. Cover the area with a sterile adhesive drape.
Remove the drapes and re-prep.
The surgeon tells the surgical technologist to drape the patient. Place the
steps for draping the patient in the correct order. (Click and drag the options
in the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
Drape the periphery and incisional areas.
Wait for the circulator to prep.
Secure the tubing and electrocautery.
Place sterile towels around the incisional area.
Wait for the circulator to prep., Place sterile towels around the incisional
area., Drape the periphery and incisional areas., Secure the tubing and
electrocautery.
Which of the following are used to drape an abdominal procedure? (Select
the three (3) correct answers.)
A. four towels
B. U drape
, C. three quarter sheet
D. towel clips
E. stockinette
four towels, three quarter sheet, towel clips
Which of the following should be included when labeling medication on the
sterile field? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. medication amount given
B. medication name
C. medication expiration date
D. medication strength
E. medication manufacturer
medication name, medication expiration date, medication strength
Which of the following items must the surgical technologist visually verify
with the circulating nurse before receiving medication? (Select the three (3)
correct answers.)
A. amount of medication the surgeon will administer
B. name of medication
C. strength of medication
D. amount of the medication left in the bottle
E. expiration date
name of medication, strength of medication, expiration date
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2025
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal
hysterectomy. Which of the following equipment is needed for the
procedure?
A. endoscopic retrieval bag
B. harmonic scalpel
C. endoscopic GIA
D. Alexis retractor
B. harmonic scalpel
A preference card indicates the surgeon prefers an extra-large gown and size
8.5 gloves and the assistant prefers a small gown and size 6 gloves. The
assistant usually scrubs first and uses an alcohol based scrub. Place the
surgical attire below in the order it should be stacked from top to bottom.
(Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the
right column.)
size 6 gloves
size 8.5 gloves
towel for surgeon
small gown
,extra-large gown
small gown, size 6 gloves, towel for surgeon, extra-large gown, size 8.5
gloves
Which of the following describes a fenestrated drape?
A. A split drape that has two tails.
B. A drape used to cover the back table.
C. A drape with an opening for the operative site.
D. An incision drape that is self-adhering.
A drape with an opening for the operative site.
Which of the following is most appropriate for securing drapes?
A. perforating towel clips
B. non-perforating towel clips
C. hemostats
D. Babcocks
non-perforating towel clips
Where should the surgical technologist stand when handing four towels to
square off the incision site?
A. across the operating table from the surgeon
B. at the back table
C. at the Mayo stand
D. same side of the operating table as the surgeon
,same side of the operating table as the surgeon
A laparotomy drape has been placed on the patient and un-prepped skin
around the operative site is exposed. Which of the following is the next step
the surgical technologists should take?
A. Apply drapes over the un-prepped skin.
B. Reposition the drapes to cover the un-prepped skin.
C. Remove the drapes and re-prep.
D. Cover the area with a sterile adhesive drape.
Remove the drapes and re-prep.
The surgeon tells the surgical technologist to drape the patient. Place the
steps for draping the patient in the correct order. (Click and drag the options
in the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
Drape the periphery and incisional areas.
Wait for the circulator to prep.
Secure the tubing and electrocautery.
Place sterile towels around the incisional area.
Wait for the circulator to prep., Place sterile towels around the incisional
area., Drape the periphery and incisional areas., Secure the tubing and
electrocautery.
Which of the following are used to drape an abdominal procedure? (Select
the three (3) correct answers.)
A. four towels
B. U drape
, C. three quarter sheet
D. towel clips
E. stockinette
four towels, three quarter sheet, towel clips
Which of the following should be included when labeling medication on the
sterile field? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. medication amount given
B. medication name
C. medication expiration date
D. medication strength
E. medication manufacturer
medication name, medication expiration date, medication strength
Which of the following items must the surgical technologist visually verify
with the circulating nurse before receiving medication? (Select the three (3)
correct answers.)
A. amount of medication the surgeon will administer
B. name of medication
C. strength of medication
D. amount of the medication left in the bottle
E. expiration date
name of medication, strength of medication, expiration date
