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ABHES - correct answer -Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Organization that offers accreditation to higher education institutions. ACS - correct answer -American College of Surgeons. A professional organization that establishes educational standards for surgeons and surgical residency programs. Allied Health Profession - correct answer -A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but that focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices. AORN - correct answer -Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. The professional organization for surgical nurses; originally known as the Association of Operating Room Nurses. AMA - correct answer -American Medical Association. Association founded in 1847 made up of medical doctors whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations. ARC/STSA - correct answer -Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The ARC/STSA establishes, maintains, and promotes quality standards for education programs in surgical technology and surgical first assisting. ANSI - correct answer -American National Standards Institute. Organization that creates business and health standards to serve as a baseline for assessment. Assistant Circulator - correct answer -The surgical technologist in the nonsterile role of the surgical team responsible for monitoring conditions in the operating room as related to patient care, safety, documentation, distribution of sterile supplies and counts. A registered perioperative nurse in this role would be considered a circulator and will have additional responsibilities. AST - correct answer -Association of Surgical Technologists. The professional association for surgical technologists that strives to uphold and support the standards of patient care and the profession.
CAAHEP - correct answer -Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Accredits health science programs, including those for surgical technology. Certification - correct answer -Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skill. Certification usually is established by graduation from an accredited institution and passing a written examination. Certification does not confer legal status. Continuing education - correct answer -More formally called professional development. It demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an individual's profession. Continuing education (CE) credits are provided by a professional organization. Credits are earned by attending lectures and in-service presentations or by study and examination. Usually only peer-reviewed professional literature qualifies for CE credits. CST - correct answer -Certified surgical technologist. A surgical technologist who has successfully passed the certified examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. CST-CFA - correct answer -Certified surgical technologist-certified first assistant. A surgical technologist with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification examination for surgical first assistants and is credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Licensure - correct answer -Professional status, granted by state government, that defines the limits (scope) of practice and regulates those who hold a license. National Certifying Exam for Surgical Technologists - correct answer -A comprehensive written examination required for official certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists, developed by the NBSTSA. NBSTSA - correct answer -National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The NBSTA (formerly the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) is responsible for all decisions related to certification such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation, as well as developing the certification examination. NCCT - correct answer -National Center for Competency Testing. A nonprofit organization that provides a certification examination for nonaccredited programs and on the job training, and other trained surgical technologists whose programs are not recognized by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Why is it important for a practicing surgical technologist to engage in continued education? - correct answer -It provides an opportunity for professionals to improve their knowledge and competency and maintain certification. Name three areas of potential employment for a graduate surgical technologist. - correct answer - Hospitals, surgery centers, sales rep, central processing What is the role of the surgical educator? - correct answer -Requires 5 years of experience. They design and develop a curriculum for institutions and manage departments. What is the difference between a surgical educator and a surgical preceptor? - correct answer - Preceptors teach while scrubbed while educators work as formal instructors. What is the difference between ABHES and CAAHEP? - correct answer -CAAHEP accredits programs on ARC/STSA recommendations. ABHES is recognized by the U.S Dept of education and accredit most everything. How are good organization skills related to the ability to prioritize tasks? - correct answer -Everything in the OR must be organized in a logical and methodical way so that instruments, equipment etc are readily available when needed. Why does the AST organization need to want to work on legislative actions? - correct answer -So their high standards can be maintained through education and awareness. What are the educational requirements for a surgical technologist to become a surgical first assistant? - correct answer -Certification in entry level surgical tech, graduation from surgical assisting programs accredited by the ARC/STSA, or a CST who completed 350 cases in the CFA role within the last 2 years How did the field of surgical technology become what it is today? - correct answer -Through historical evolution of technology and need. Scrub, gown and glove self and team members - correct answer -Scrubbed, surgical technologist
Communicate effectively with surgeon to prevent errors - correct answer -Scrubbed, surgical technologist Prepares drugs and solutions for use in the surgical wound. No administering! - correct answer - Scrubbed, surgical technologist Prepares instruments and supplies on the sterile field - correct answer -Scrubbed, surgical technologist Assists surgeon in specific, well-defined tasks as needed during a procedure - correct answer -Scrubbed, surgical technologist Non sterile team member who assists the sterile surgical team - correct answer -Circulator. Assistant circulator Ensures patient chart, including results of diagnostic, permits and preoperative checklist, accompany the patient in surgery - correct answer -Circulator, assistant circulator Non sterile team member performs patient care procedures, obtains and delivers the equipment needed for a surgery case, opens sterile supplies,and assists in positioning the patient on the operating table - correct answer -Circulator, assistant circulator Maintain retraction of tissue - correct answer -Second assistant Performs surgical maneuvers such as cutting tissue, maintaining hemostasis, and suturing under the direction of the primary surgeon - correct answer -Second assistant Maintain a "dry" surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponge - correct answer -Second assistant Teaches others in surgery - correct answer -Preceptor
_________ means to be trustworthy, reliable, and responsible, not only on the job, but at all times, in all areas of one's life. - correct answer -Personal integrity A person who is ____________ _________ maintains professional demeanor even under stress. - correct answer -Emotionally mature Health professionals , including surgical technologists, are often confronted with difficult situations requiring diplomacy and tact. This personal attribute is enhanced by ... - correct answer -Having good role models in the work place and community. Erosion of good aseptic technique can occur: - correct answer -In a clinical environment in which technique is poor, with stress on the job, with peer pressure The surgical technologist can achieve career goals in a variety of settings. One of these is the exception. - correct answer -Pharmaceutical research center. CRNA - correct answer -Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (Devin's notes) CAAHEP -> ARC-STSA - correct answer - (Devin's notes) NBSTSA -> CST - correct answer - (Devin's notes) AORN (1955) -> AORT (1970's) -> AST (1980's) - correct answer - (Devin's notes) Joint Commission -> Risk Management (1. Sentinel Event 2. Incident Report) -> prevent reoccurrence - correct answer - In surgical technology, accreditation assures compliance with _________ standards and guidelines for education; accreditation body for ST education programs. - correct answer -AST How many levels are there in the clinical ladder proposed by the AST? Name/identify all. - correct answer -Level 1: entry level, level 2: proficient, level 3: expert
What is the requirement to be a surgical technology instructor? - correct answer -Entry-level certification and at least 2 years of experience in surgery are the minimum requirements for an educator position.
