CST EXAM final questions with correct
answers
ARC/STSA
Accreditation review council on education in surgical technology and surgical assisting
(chapter 1) - correct answer -provide surgical services to patients that do not require hospitalization
ASC
(ambulatory surgical center)
Chapter 1 - correct answer -provide surgical services to patients who do not require hospitilaization;
surgeons offices/ clinics and l&d where seperate ORs are vailable to perfomr c sections d&c and tubual
ligations
American College of Surgeons
(ACS)
chapter 1 - correct answer -professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of care for the
surgical patient by setting standards for surgical education and practice
AST
(Association of Surgical Technologists)
Chapter 1 - correct answer -nonprofit organization that represents STs through support of legislative
activities education standards and continuing education
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education Programs) - correct answer -
accrediation programs continue to meet or exceed the standards for education
Circulator
Chapter 1 - correct answer -Assist the surgical technologist with prep in the OR
Ensure documents are correct
Conduct preop interview
