NCCT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated
intervertebral disc? - Answer️️ -pituitary rongeur
where is the appendix located? - Answer️️ -RLQ
the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to
...
which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated
intervertebral disc? - Answer✔️✔️-pituitary rongeur
where is the appendix located? - Answer✔️✔️-RLQ
the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to
relieve the patient's increased intracranial pressure. what is most likely the
cause of the increased pressure? - Answer✔️✔️-hemorrhage
a(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death. - Answer✔️✔️-
autopsy
immediately following extubation, the patient's oxygen saturation begins
to drop and stridor can be heard. what is the most likely cause of this
incident? - Answer✔️✔️-laryngospasm
in what position are transvaginal procedures performed? - Answer✔️✔️-
lithotomy
which sterilizer uses steam to sterilize equipment? - Answer✔️✔️-high-
vacuum
what type of prosthetic valve requires rinsing to remove glutataldehyde
storage solution before insertion? - Answer✔️✔️-tissue
which of the following is a classification system for naming an organism
based on it genus, or family, and its species? - Answer✔️✔️-binomial system
prior to using an endoscope, what step needs to be done to adjust the light
color on the video equipment? - Answer✔️✔️-white balance
what is the first item opened when setting up the sterile field? -
Answer✔️✔️-sterile pack containing table cover and drapes
to protect the patient during surgeries with lasers, which of the following
should be placed on the patient? - Answer✔️✔️-moistened eye pads with
goggles
the surgeon is visualizing the inside of the knee joint. what surgical
procedure would accomplish this? - Answer✔️✔️-arthroscopy
when donning the first glove during unassisted gloving, the glove should
be oriented with the fingers pointing toward the ________. - Answer✔️✔️-
elbow
all removable parts should be removed from which instrument prior to
sterilization? - Answer✔️✔️-babcock
what radiologic procedure is performed to determine if there is a blockage
in the coronary vessels or valves? - Answer✔️✔️-cardiac catheterization
the surgical technologist accidentally gets stuck with a used suture needle
that was laying on the Mayo stand. what action could have prevented this
incident? - Answer✔️✔️-neutral zone
when donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE
should the surgical technologist put on? - Answer✔️✔️-impervious shoe
covers
which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that
are kept in a small rigid container on the back table during the surgical
procedure? - Answer✔️✔️-close container and dispose in the larger,
puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the biohazard symbol
how should an elderly patient be properly addressed? - Answer✔️✔️-by
their proper name, with the use of Ms., Miss., Mrs., or Mr.
a post-op complication associated with using powdered surgical gloves is
a(n) ________. - Answer✔️✔️-granuloma
the surgical technologist is responsible for setting up and maintaining the
sterile field, ensuring patient safety, and __________. - Answer✔️✔️-
anticipating the surgeon's needs
the process of cavitation occurs in the _______. - Answer✔️✔️-ultrasonic
cleaner
which of the following is the current standard of practice for an incorrect
number of packaged surgical sponges that is counted once the patient has
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