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NCCT SURGICAL TECH EXAM|2025|2026|QS AND AS|
171 TERMS|A+ RATED
Strikethrough Moisture, penetrating, a drape gown, or package is considered An orthopedic surgeon has posted in I&D of a forearm using the pulse lavage system which of the following PPE is necessary to assist in the surgery Face shield, shoe covers gown Place options below in the correct order for opening a sterile, back table pack Check the integrity of the outer packaging, check the expiration date, remove outer packaging material, check the integrity of the inner packaging, break and remove seal
When opening sterile supplies on to the back table, which of the following are two things to look for Expiration date and holes in the packaging Which of the following consideration should the surgical technologist take into account when selecting packaging for an instrument tray? Packaging should allow sterilization of the continents within the package. Packaging should protect the integrity of the sterilize contents. packaging should allow for delivery of the contents of the sterile field. Which of the following should the surgical technologist check before opening a sterile wrapped package Integrity of the package and external chemical indicator Which of the following describes how to pour liquid from a container onto the sterile field is correct Hold the bottle 12 inches above, but with only the tip of the bottle over the basin
Inspect hands and arms, open the brush packet, clean under each nail, scrub all planes of the fingers, rinse thoroughly During the surgical scrub surgical technologist should clean their nails Under running water Which of the following is the best place to don gloves for minor procedures? Mayo stand Which of the following are acceptable surfaces to gown and glove from? Prep table and undraped mayo Which of the following portions of the sterile gowns remain sterile after donning Mid chest to waste of the gown and elbows to cuffs
What is the first step to gowning a surgical team member hand the team member a taut towel without making contact Place steps below in the correct order for a gowned and gloved surgical technologist who is assisting a surgical team member with donning PPE The inner side of the gown is opened with arm holes toward the team member to be gowned. A cuff is made of the neck and shoulders to protect the gloved hands. The gown is held until the person's hands and forearms are in the sleeves of the gown. The pre-operative nurse assist in pulling the gown over the shoulders and tying the strappes. The wraparound back is fixed into position by the surgical tech after gloving is complete. Place the options below in the order they should be handed to the surgeon when assisting in gowning and gloving Sterile towel. Gown. Gloves. Square off towels. Surgical drape. When, draping the patient for an abdominal hysterectomy, which task should be completed first Place a three-quarter drape over the lower body
The surgeon tells the surgical technologist to drape the patient. Places steps for draping the patient in the correct order. Wait for the circulator to prep. Place sterile towels around incisional area. Drape the periphery in incisional areas. Secure the tubing in electro cautery. What is the correct sequence when applying drapes to a patient Half sheet, towels, incise drape (if used), top drape Which of the following is the proper temperature in time that the chamber of a steam sterilizer must reach in order to ensure that all spores have been eliminated? 270°F for four minutes Which of the following are the three factors needed to achieve steam sterilization Exposure time, temperature, moisture
Which of the following is the correct temperature for flash sterilization operation? 270°F Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre-vacuum sterilization 270°F Which of the following is the first test of the day perform before using an auto clave Bowie dick test Which of the following is the test that monitors and detects air in the sterilization chamber of an auto clave? Bowie dick test Which of the following to the surgical technologist used to call instruments after removing them from the steam auto clave Sterile water
Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a minimum exposure time of 20-45 minutes Glutaraldehyde A chemical agent used on inanimate objects to reduce the number of microbes is A disinfectant Surgical team must verify each package is properly labeled with date of processing and indicator. Which of the following is the surgical technologist checking for when performing a Bowie dick test? piping leaks, insufficient air removal, quality of steam The surgical technologist nurses there is water in the bottom of a pan after lifting the instrument basket out which of the following action, should the surgical technologist take
Change gloves and notify the circulating nurse and sterile processing Which of the following should every package intended for sterilization include load-control number, date of sterilization, cycle or load number Which of the following items should the surgical technologist place on the sterilization log after flash sterilizing an instrument sterilizer number, patient ID, biological results Which type of indicator is the most reliable method of determining that all sterilization perimeters have been met? Biological Which of the following test is specifically meant to test and monitor the efficiency of the high vacuum steam sterilizer Dart test
Which of the following does not need to be cleaned in the operating room after every case Air filter vent When prepping laparoscopic instruments for decontamination and sterilization, the surgical technologist should Orient the instruments with the working tips down Which of the following actions to the surgical technologist take with the Bronchoscope when it's needed for the next case Clean the bronchoscope according to standard procedure When cleaning and preparing instruments to be sterilized after surgery, the surgical technologist should open box locks and ratchets. The surgical procedure is complete and dressings are on the patient. Places steps blow in the correct order for removing the drapes.
Remove instruments in equipment. Pull the drapes away from the patient starting from head to feet. Wrap the drapes toward inside containing blood or fluid. Placed the drapes in a biohazard bag. Before sending surgical instruments to CSP for decontamination, the surgical technologist must spray all contaminated instruments with water. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do first with instruments that have been used during surgery? spray with enzymatic cleaner Which of the following metals suction device is has a removable guard with multiple holes in needs taken apart prior to sterilization Poole Which member of the surgical team guides indirect the move when transferring a patient from the OR table to the stretcher Anesthesiologist
Places steps below, in the correct order for processing instruments in decontamination received from the OR Check for sharps, open all box, locks, and ratchets, scrub off, bioburden, rinse the instruments, put the instruments in the washer The surgical technologist has just completed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiogram. Which of the following task must the technologist complete at this time Communicate the amounts of contrast in local anesthetic used to the circulator. Break down the surgical field. Transport instruments to the decontamination area. Which of the following is the proper method to transfer soiled instruments from the OR to the sterile processing department clamps open, soaking in a basin of water When using retention sutures, what other supplies made the surgical technologist anticipate the surgeon needing Bolsters
In Adaptic dressing is classified as which of the following Non-occlusive dressing A surgeon has placed a venous access port in a patient receiving chemotherapy. What dressing would be used to cover the port site Opsite When should the surgical technologist open dressing sponges for carpal tunnel release After the final count has taken place Which of the following surgeries would involve the use of a bulky Jones dressing? Ankle fracture What is the proper order to set up dressings on a mayo at the end of a basic case?
The primary function of a pressure dressing is to Absorb drainage from the wound Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in Slightly warm water. Which of the following dressings is used for a skin graft? Telfa The surgical technologist is performing the final count with the circulating nurse, which of the following represents the correct sequence for closing surgical site, Mayo stand, back table, kick bucket The surgeon will use a running nylon stitch for the skin closure after the night is tied, which of the following sutures should the surgical technologist cut The short one
At which point during a routine cesarean section, should the surgical technologist initiate the first intraoperative count Uterus When precepting a surgical technologist, who is new to the department, which of the following statements indicates that further education is needed Layer closure goes from outer to inner At what point does the surgical technologist activate a Hemovac drain When the incision is closed The orthopedic surgeon wishes to place a Hemovac drain into a knee joint before closing the incision, which of the following should be the next step following the tunneling of the sharp metal trough car Cut the trocar off with the center part or thicker part of Mayo scissors
