NCCT tech in surgery practice exam
1. Laryngospasm during Induction
️ The scrubbed surgical technologist should: prepare for a tracheostomy.
2. Minimum Counts for Cesarean Section
️ The minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case is: 4.
3. Break in Sterile Technique
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✔️ The scrubbed surgical technologist should: prepare for a tracheostomy.
2. Minimum Counts for Cesarean Section
✔️ The minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case is: 4.
3. Break in Sterile Technique
✔️ If the surgical technologist's glove touches the outside of a package, the step to take is: the
circulator removes the contaminated glove and then the technologist re-gloves herself.
4. Autoclave Log Review
✔️ Confirm the documentation of: exposure temperature before using the instrumentation from the
autoclave.
5. Minimum Humidity in the OR Suite
✔️ The minimum percentage level of humidity in the OR suite is: 20%.
6. Items on Preference Card for Myelography
✔️ A definite item on the preference card for a myelography procedure is: contrast medium.
7. Patient Positioning for Right Total Nephrectomy
✔️ The patient should be positioned in the: left lateral position.
8. MH Crisis During Surgery
✔️ In case of a suspected MH crisis, the surgical tech should: prepare to close quickly and maintain
the sterile field.
,9. Addressing Hematoma Post-Mastectomy
✔️ If a hematoma develops and the surgeon has left the OR, the surgical technologist should: ask the
surgeon to return.
10. Disinfectant for Endotracheal Tube
✔️ Use Cidex OPA for disinfecting an endotracheal tube used during surgery.
11. Control of Bleeding for Cervical Cone Biopsy
✔️ Have Monsels solution available for control of bleeding.
12. Checking ESU Generator Before Use
✔️ The surgical technologist should check for the: biomedical engineering sticker.
13. Emergent Gynecologic Surgery Supplies
✔️ For an emergent gynecologic procedure, the surgical technologist should have: Poole tip suction
and Lap sponges available.
14. Blood Rinsing from Instruments
✔️ At the end of each case, the surgical technologist should: rinse blood from the instruments with
sterile water.
15. Cardiac Arrest and CODE BLUE
✔️ During a cardiac arrest, the surgical technologist should: prepare internal defibrillator paddles.
16. Bowie-Dick Test Purpose
✔️ The Bowie-Dick test on an autoclave tests the: amount of air removed from the autoclave.
17. Intraoperative Positioning Injury Prevention
✔️ To prevent injury to the brachial plexus, place rolled towel padding: beneath the abducted down-
side arm.
, 18. Surgical Skin Prep for Right Arm Disarticulation
✔️ The correct method is to: begin at shoulder to fingertips, including flank and chest, prepping the
axilla last, using as many sponges as needed.
19. Instrument for Arteriotomy Extension
✔️ The instrument used to extend the arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy is: Potts-Smith
scissors.
20. Retracting Spermatic Cord During Hernia Procedure
✔️ Provide a moist Penrose to assist with retracting the spermatic cord.
21. Safety Strap Application in Fowler Position
✔️ The correct application of the safety strap is: 2 inches above the knees.
22. Cost-Saving Items for Abdominal Hysterectomy Prep
✔️ To watch costs, the surgical technologist should hold: closing suture, 11 knife blade, extra Raytec.
23. Retractors for Emergent Case on Large Patient
✔️ The surgical technologist will need a: Bookwalter retractor for an emergent case.
24. Sutures for Carotid Endarterectomy
✔️ Anticipate using 7-0 Prolene sutures.
25. Re-scrubbing After Breaking Sterility
✔️ If the surgical technologist breaks sterility, they should: prepare to scrub, re-gown, and re-glove.
26. Monitoring Fluid During Hysteroscopy
✔️ Monitor fluid intake and output to prevent swelling symptoms during a hysteroscopy.
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