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A series of true/false questions and answers related to the surgical technologist certification exam. It covers topics such as the requirements for certification, professional ethics, and essential skills for surgical technologists. Valuable for students preparing for the certification exam or those seeking to understand the fundamentals of surgical technology.
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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 T/F 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 T/F In surgery, professional and personal honesty about one's actions, mistakes, and abilities is called surgical conscience. - correct answer -True T/F 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 T/F 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
In addition to the hospital operating room, ________ may work in private specialty practices or ambulatory surgical centers, may manage central or sterile supply departments, may become sales representatives, or may teach surgical technology in a variety of settings. - correct answer -Surgical technologist The successful surgical technologist possesses certain personal characteristics and aptitudes that contribute greatly to both good patient care and job satisfaction. Although most skills can be learned, certain characteristics such as ________ cannot be taught. - correct answer -honesty, empathy, and caring ________ is a response to the emotional or physical experiences of another human. It is the dual ability to comprehend the feelings of others and convey that comprehension through words, actions, or body language. - correct answer -Empathy