Surgical Technology Final Chapter 1-5
exam questions with correct answers
What term is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be preformed immediately or
within a short period of time, for example, a torn meniscus repair? - ANSWER -Elective
How many phases of surgical case management are there? - ANSWER -3
What is the membership organization for surgical technology with a board of directors elected by a
house of delegates? - ANSWER -AST
What is not a type of credentialing? - ANSWER -Diploma
Most surgical technology programs are accredited through? - ANSWER -CAAHEP
Who is responsible for ensuring accredited surgical technology programs are engaged in an ongoing
quest for quality? - ANSWER -ARC-STSA
An integrated system developed by hospitals for the prevention and control of areas of potential liability
is? - ANSWER -Risk Management
A properly written, informed consent should contain? - ANSWER -The patient's legal signature
What is used to report an unusual event that has occurred and may have legal ramifications for the staff
or the patient? - ANSWER -Incident report
Ethics is the attempt to define right and wrong based on - ANSWER -Beliefs
The patients Bill of rights establishes the patient as? - ANSWER -Consumers of health care goods and are
the primary decision maker.
