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NCCT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS VERIFIED GUIDE Surgical Technology and Patient Care Questions 1. Which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from a herniated intervertebral disc? ️ Pituitary rongeur 2. Where is the appendix located? ️ RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant) 3. The surgic...

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NCCT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS VERIFIED GUIDE
Surgical Technology and Patient Care Questions



1. Which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from a herniated intervertebral disc?

✔️ Pituitary rongeur



2. Where is the appendix located?

✔️ RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant)



3. 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?

✔️ Hemorrhage



4. A(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death.

✔️ Autopsy



5. 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?

✔️ Laryngospasm



6. In what position are transvaginal procedures performed?

✔️ Lithotomy



7. Which sterilizer uses steam to sterilize equipment?

✔️ High-vacuum



8. What type of prosthetic valve requires rinsing to remove glutaraldehyde storage solution before
insertion?

✔️ Tissue

,9. Which of the following is a classification system for naming an organism based on its genus, or family,
and its species?

✔️ Binomial system



10. Prior to using an endoscope, what step needs to be done to adjust the light color on the video
equipment?

✔️ White balance



11. What is the first item opened when setting up the sterile field?

✔️ Sterile pack containing table cover and drapes



12. To protect the patient during surgeries with lasers, which of the following should be placed on the
patient?

✔️ Moistened eye pads with goggles



13. The surgeon is visualizing the inside of the knee joint. What surgical procedure would accomplish
this?

✔️ Arthroscopy



14. When donning the first glove during unassisted gloving, the glove should be oriented with the
fingers pointing toward the ________.

✔️ Elbow



15. All removable parts should be removed from which instrument prior to sterilization?

✔️ Babcock



16. What radiologic procedure is performed to determine if there is a blockage in the coronary vessels
or valves?

✔️ Cardiac catheterization

, 17. 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?

✔️ Neutral zone



18. When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should the surgical
technologist put on?

✔️ Impervious shoe covers



19. Which of the following is the correct procedure for the disposal of sharps that are kept in a small
rigid container on the back table during the surgical procedure?

✔️ Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container marked with the
biohazard symbol



20. How should an elderly patient be properly addressed?

✔️ By their proper name, with the use of Ms., Miss, Mrs., or Mr.



21. A post-op complication associated with using powdered surgical gloves is a(n) ________.

✔️ Granuloma



22. The surgical technologist is responsible for setting up and maintaining the sterile field, ensuring
patient safety, and __________.

✔️ Anticipating the surgeon's needs



23. The process of cavitation occurs in the _______.

✔️ Ultrasonic cleaner



24. 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 entered the operating room?

✔️ Remove from the field, isolate from countable items, and label

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