Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification Practice Test

Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification Practice Test

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.

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Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification Practice Test

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