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A series of questions and answers related to surgical technology, covering topics such as surgical case management, team roles, communication, professional ethics, and healthcare organizations. It is a valuable resource for students preparing for a clinical exam in surgical technology.
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Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time, for example, a torn meniscus repair? - correct answer -elective Which of the following historical figures is considered the father of modern anatomy and changed the traditional approach to anatomical studies? - correct answer -Vesalius Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine? - correct answer -Roentgen How many phases of surgical case management are there? - correct answer - Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)? - correct answer -circulating RN Which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative phase? - correct answer -CST Which organization develops national certification exams for surgical technologists and surgical first assistants and confers the appropriate credential to eligible certificants? - correct answer -NBSTSA Which of the following symbols on the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) logo represents the surgical technologist performing various roles in surgery? - correct answer -black, blue triangle Which of the following roles is defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient? - correct answer -surgical first assistant
A private surgical technologist is usually employed by which of the following? - correct answer -surgeon or physician group The terms entry-level, proficient, and expert practitioners are applied to which of the following? - correct answer -Ast recommended clinical ladder level Which term describes the relationship between the certified surgical technologist (CST) and the other members of the surgical team in the OR? - correct answer -professional Which term describes the relationship between the CST and the patient or the patient's family? - correct answer -Therapeutic In or by which of the four components of communication would "decoding" take place? - correct answer -receiver Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team member? - correct answer -tightly folded arms Which of the following behaviors would NOT be considered an example of "workplace violence"? - correct answer -yielding to this person point of view According to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type of environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient outcomes? - correct answer -collaborative Which term describes the surgical technologist's foundational commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair treatment, cost containment, and attention to the highest level of surgical patient care? - correct answer -surgical conscience Which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital? - correct answer -propiertary Which acronym represents an organization that serves as both an insurer and provider of medical services? - correct answer -CDC
Which organization would employees of the central sterile processing department likely join as members? - correct answer -IAHCSMM Which federal regulatory agency is dedicated to enforcing workplace safety and preventing worker injuries? - correct answer -OSHA Which of the following is an independent, nonprofit national organization that develops standards for and accredits health care organizations in the United States? - correct answer -CDC center for disease control and prevention A medical device or surgical piece of equipment that has failed would have to be taken out of service and any patient injury reported to which of the following agencies? - correct answer -FDA Which of the following pioneers of medicine and surgery first developed techniques for surgical antisepsis? - correct answer -lister Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat diseases of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, and thyroid gland? - correct answer -general surgeon After which of the following military conflicts did Great Britain and the United States begin to train and employ allied health professionals predominantly in the scrub role in surgery? - correct answer -WW Which national membership organization's House of Delegates proposed the creation of the Association of Operating Room Technicians (AORT) in 1969? - correct answer -AORN What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST? - correct answer -professional traits A physician who is a contracted provider in a PPO or HMO will receive reimbursement for fees based on a capitated rate of payment. - correct answer -true The ARC/STSA administers the national certification examination for surgical technologists and owns the CST® and CSFA® credentials. - correct answer -false
Professionalism is a lifelong commitment for a surgical technologist who has specific duties and responsibilities for providing the highest quality surgical patient care. - correct answer -true AST's mission statement is, "Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care." - correct answer - true Surgical technologists may discuss details of their daily experiences as long as they are not in a public place. - correct answer -false