The surgical tech 2 STL-1 Exam with
correct answers
T/F
To use the title "Certified Surgical Technologist," one must successfully pass the certification exam
distributed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). - correct
answer -True
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Certification for the certified surgical technologist (CST) is maintained as long as the CST becomes a
member of the Association of Surgical Technologists. - correct answer -False
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In surgery, professional and personal honesty about one's actions, mistakes, and abilities is called
surgical conscience. - correct answer -True
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Many operative accidents, such as needle sticks, accidental cutting or burning, and loss of items in the
surgical wound, are not the result of a lack of knowledge or skills but a lack of attention. - correct answer
-True
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If certified, the surgical technologist may legally perform any or all of the same tasks that the registered
nurse may perform in the perioperative setting. - correct answer -False
The professional association for surgical technologists is the ________. - correct answer -Association of
Surgical Technologists
The ability to prioritize tasks and equipment in a logical and efficient manner is called ________ skills. -
correct answer -Organizational skills
