This test is designed to help you prepare for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam for Surgical Technologists.
The practice test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions that cover a wide range of topics, including surgical procedures, sterile techniques, anatomy, and patient care.
Use this test to assess your knowledge, identify areas where you may need further study, and build confidence as you approach the actual certification exam.
Good luck!
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Question 1 |
What is the primary role of a surgical technologist during a procedure?
Administering anesthesia | |
Handling surgical instruments | |
Diagnosing the patient | |
Closing the incision |
Question 2 |
Which of the following is the correct order of surgical attire from innermost to outermost?
Scrubs, gown, gloves, mask | |
Scrubs, mask, gown, gloves | |
Gown, scrubs, gloves, mask | |
Mask, scrubs, gown, gloves |
Question 3 |
What is the purpose of a surgical time-out?
To confirm the patient’s identity and procedure | |
To allow the surgeon to take a break | |
To count sponges and instruments | |
To prepare the anesthesia |
Question 4 |
Which of the following is NOT a type of surgical drape?
Fenestrated | |
Impervious | |
Absorbent | |
Transparent |
Question 5 |
What is the most common cause of surgical site infections?
Improper sterilization of instruments | |
Contamination from the surgical team | |
Patient’s pre-existing conditions | |
Use of antibiotics |
Question 6 |
Which instrument is used to hold tissue aside during surgery?
Hemostat | |
Retractor | |
Scalpel | |
Forceps |
Question 7 |
What is the recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave?
100°C | |
121°C | |
134°C | |
150°C |
Question 8 |
Which of the following is a non-absorbable suture material?
Silk | |
Catgut | |
Polyglycolic acid | |
Polydioxanone |
Question 9 |
What is the primary function of a trocar?
To cut tissue | |
To create an opening for laparoscopic instruments | |
To suction fluids | |
To clamp blood vessels |
Question 10 |
Which of the following is a common antiseptic used for skin preparation?
Hydrogen peroxide | |
Chlorhexidine | |
Isopropyl alcohol | |
All of the above |
Question 11 |
What is the purpose of a pneumatic tourniquet in surgery?
To control bleeding | |
To stabilize a fracture | |
To measure blood pressure | |
To administer medication |
Question 12 |
Which of the following is a characteristic of a clean-contaminated wound?
No infection or inflammation present | |
Entry into the respiratory or gastrointestinal tract | |
Presence of pus or necrotic tissue | |
Traumatic injury with foreign debris |
Question 13 |
What is the correct order of the phases of surgery?
Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative | |
Intraoperative, preoperative, postoperative | |
Postoperative, preoperative, intraoperative | |
Preoperative, postoperative, intraoperative |
Question 14 |
Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged lithotomy position?
Nerve damage | |
Hypothermia | |
Hypertension | |
Infection |
Question 15 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical count?
To ensure all instruments are accounted for | |
To prevent retained foreign objects | |
To document the time of the procedure | |
To verify the patient’s identity |
Question 16 |
Which of the following is a type of hemostatic agent?
Bone wax | |
Surgical glue | |
Topical thrombin | |
All of the above |
Question 17 |
What is the primary function of a Bovie device?
To cut tissue | |
To coagulate blood vessels | |
To suction fluids | |
To irrigate the surgical site |
Question 18 |
Which of the following is a common laparoscopic instrument?
Scalpel | |
Trocar | |
Retractor | |
Hemostat |
Question 19 |
What is the recommended humidity level in an operating room?
20-30% | |
30-50% | |
50-70% | |
70-90% |
Question 20 |
Which of the following is a type of surgical needle?
Cutting | |
Tapered | |
Blunt | |
All of the above |
Question 21 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical drain?
To remove excess fluid from the surgical site | |
To administer medication | |
To measure blood pressure | |
To stabilize tissue |
Question 22 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical stapler?
Linear | |
Circular | |
Skin | |
All of the above |
Question 23 |
What is the primary function of a suction device in surgery?
To remove blood and fluids from the surgical site | |
To irrigate the wound | |
To cut tissue | |
To coagulate blood vessels |
Question 24 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical incision?
Midline | |
Pfannenstiel | |
McBurney | |
All of the above |
Question 25 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical sponge?
To absorb blood and fluids | |
To clean the surgical site | |
To hold tissue aside | |
To close the incision |
Question 26 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical suture technique?
Interrupted | |
Continuous | |
Mattress | |
All of the above |
Question 27 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical irrigation solution?
To clean the surgical site | |
To remove debris | |
To reduce bacterial load | |
All of the above |
Question 28 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical glove?
Latex | |
Nitrile | |
Vinyl | |
All of the above |
Question 29 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical mask?
To protect the patient from the surgical team | |
To protect the surgical team from the patient | |
To reduce the risk of infection | |
All of the above |
Question 30 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical drape?
Adhesive | |
Non-adhesive | |
Fenestrated | |
All of the above |
Question 31 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical gown?
To protect the surgical team from contamination | |
To protect the patient from contamination | |
To provide a sterile field | |
All of the above |
Question 32 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical instrument?
Scalpel | |
Forceps | |
Scissors | |
All of the above |
Question 33 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical instrument tray?
To organize instruments | |
To maintain sterility | |
To facilitate the surgical procedure | |
All of the above |
Question 34 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical suture material?
Silk | |
Nylon | |
Polypropylene | |
All of the above |
Question 35 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical retractor?
To hold tissue aside | |
To cut tissue | |
To coagulate blood vessels | |
To suction fluids |
Question 36 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical stapler?
Linear | |
Circular | |
Skin | |
All of the above |
Question 37 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical suction device?
To remove blood and fluids | |
To irrigate the wound | |
To cut tissue | |
To coagulate blood vessels |
Question 38 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical incision?
Midline | |
Pfannenstiel | |
McBurney | |
All of the above |
Question 39 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical sponge?
To absorb blood and fluids | |
To clean the surgical site | |
To hold tissue aside | |
To close the incision |
Question 40 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical suture technique?
Interrupted | |
Continuous | |
Mattress | |
All of the above |
Question 41 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical irrigation solution?
To clean the surgical site | |
To remove debris | |
To reduce bacterial load | |
All of the above |
Question 42 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical glove?
Latex | |
Nitrile | |
Vinyl | |
All of the above |
Question 43 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical mask?
To protect the patient from the surgical team | |
To protect the surgical team from the patient | |
To reduce the risk of infection | |
All of the above |
Question 44 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical drape?
Adhesive | |
Non-adhesive | |
Fenestrated | |
All of the above |
Question 45 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical gown?
To protect the surgical team from contamination | |
To protect the patient from contamination | |
To provide a sterile field | |
All of the above |
Question 46 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical instrument?
Scalpel | |
Forceps | |
Scissors | |
All of the above |
Question 47 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical instrument tray?
To organize instruments | |
To maintain sterility | |
To facilitate the surgical procedure | |
All of the above |
Question 48 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical suture material?
Silk | |
Nylon | |
Polypropylene | |
All of the above |
Question 49 |
What is the primary purpose of a surgical retractor?
To hold tissue aside | |
To cut tissue | |
To coagulate blood vessels | |
To suction fluids |
Question 50 |
Which of the following is a common type of surgical stapler?
Linear | |
Circular | |
Skin | |
All of the above |
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