Tech in Surgery NCCT Practice Test Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam 50 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
_____ is a dye that is introduced into the body cavity in order to become visible to the x-
ray observation. - CORRECT ANSWER: Contrast medium
A cement-like substance that is frequently used to augment arthroplasty components to
bone is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: Methyl methacrylate
A drug that prolongs blood clotting time is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Anticoagulant
A life-threatening, acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine-like subsances
is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: Anaphylaxis
A medication used to restore blood pressure in acute hypotensive states is _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Norepinphrine
A patient grounding pad is placed on a (an) ____. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fleshy area
of skin
A phatogen is a(an) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: Disease-causing microorganism
A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Atrophy
After a case is over, you should _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: Throw your mask away
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After surgery, the instruments, used and unused, are cleaned _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER: In the designated processing area
After use, heavy instruments should be placed - CORRECT ANSWER: In a seperate
location
All but one of the following precautions should be followed when working with
disinfectants except - CORRECT ANSWER: An unlabeled bottle or container may be
used if you recognize the fluid
All of the folloeing are factors that affect the steam sterilization process except _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Type of sterilant
All of the following are intraoperative routines for the O.R. tech with the exception of
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER: Carry on a conversation with the circulator
An excission of a small piece of lung tissue for mocroscopic examination that is usually used to determine a diagnosis in pulmonary disease is called _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Lung biospy
An infection acquired in the hospital is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Nosocomial
Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Metastatic
During surgery, many surgeons identify instruments by _____. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Type
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