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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? a. elective b. emergent c. optional d. urgent - correct answer -a. elective Which of the following historical figures is considered to be the father of modern anatomy and changed the traditional approach to anatomical studies? a. Aristole b. Homer c. Para d. Vesalius - correct answer -d. Vesalius Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine? a. Celsius b. Jenner c. Lister d. Roentgen - correct answer -d. Roentgen How many phases of case management are there? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 - correct answer -b. 3
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)? a. anesthesia provider b. circulation RN c. surgeon d. surgical technologist - correct answer -b. circulating nurse Which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative phase? a. CRNA b. CRNFA c. CSFA d. CST - correct answer -d. CST Which organization develops national certification exams for surgical technologists and surgical first assistants and confers the appropriate credential to eligible certificates? a. ARC/STSA b. AST c. CAAHEP d. NBSTSA - correct answer -d. NBSTSA Which of the following symbols on the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) logo represents the surgical technologist performing various roles in surgery? a. empty circle b. empty rectangle c. black/blue triangle d. filled rectangle - correct answer -c. black and blue triangle
c. social d. therapeutic - correct answer -d. therapeutic In or by which of the four components of communication would "decoding" take place? a. sender b. message c. receiver d. feedback - correct answer -c. receiver Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team member? a. tightly folder arms b. direct eye contact c. leaning toward patient d. head nodding in agreement - correct answer -a. tightly folded arms Which of the following behaviors would not be considered an example of "workplace violence"? a. rumors and gossip b. yielding to the other's viewpoint c. unwanted sexual advances d. demanding comments or critcisms - correct answer -b. yielding to the other's viewpoint 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? a. collaborative b. corporate c. fast-paced d. technological - correct answer -a. 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? a. aseptic principles b. job description c. policy and procedure d. surgical conscience - correct answer -d. surgical conscience Which term describes a physician group owned hospital? a. community b. nonprofit c. proprietary d. tax supported - correct answer -c. proprieatry Which acronym represents an organization that serves both as insurer and provider of medical services? a. CDC b. CEO c. FDA d. HMO - correct answer -d. HMO Surgical technologists and other allied health professionals in perioperative services usually work under the direction of which hospital administrator? a. chief executive officer b. chief financial officer c. medical director d. director of nursing - correct answer -d. director of nursing What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name? a. pharmacist b. director
Which of the following is the membership organization for surgical technology with a board of directors elected by a house of delegates? a. ARC/STSA b. AST c. CAAHEP d. NBSTSA - correct answer -b. AST When an ARC/STSA site visitor is sent to a surgical technology program to verify and clarify records and annual reporting info, to who does he or she submit the findings? a. ACS b. AST c. CAAHEP d. NBSTSA - correct answer -c. CAAHEP Which of the following membership organizations would the circulating RN in the operating room likely join as a member? a. ACS b. AMA c. AAMI d. AORN - correct answer -d. AORN The CST and CSFA credentials are registered trademarks of which organization? a. ARC?STSA b. AST c. CAAHEP d. NBSTSA - correct answer -d. NBSTSA The hospitals infection control nurse would report any suspicion of rare or mysterious infectious diseases to which governmental agency? a. CDC
b. EPA c. FDA d. OSHA - correct answer -a. CDC Which organization would employees of the central sterile processing department likely join as members? a. AMA b. EPA c. IAHCSMM d. NIOSH - correct answer -c. IAHCSMM Which federal regulatory agency is dedicated to enforcing workplace safety and preventing worker injuries? a. ANSI b. EPA c. FDA d. OSHA - correct answer -d. OSHA Which of the following is an independent, non profit national organization that develops standards for and accredits health care organizations in the United States? a. the Joint Commission b. US Department of Health and Human Services c. Amercican National Standards Institute d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - correct answer -a. the Joint Commission 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? a. EPA b. FDA c. OSHA
What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, teamwork and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST? a. college prerequisites b. legal doctrines c. professional traits d. religious philosophies - correct answer -c. professional traits A physician who is contracted provider in a PPO or HMO will receive reimbursement for fees based on a capitated rate of payment? A. True B. False - correct answer -A. True The ARC/STSA administers the national certification examination for surgical technologists and owns the CST and CSFA credentials? A. True B. False - correct answer -b. False Professionalism is a lifelong commitment for a surgical technologist who has specific duties and responsibilities for providing the highest quality surgical patient care. A. True B. False - correct answer -A. True AST's mission statement is, "Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care." A. True B. False - correct answer -A. True Surgical technologists may discuss details of their daily experiences as long as they are not in a public place. A. True B. False - correct answer -B. False
resume - correct answer -Overview of career objectives, qualifications, experience, education and skills; used as reference in employment search Allied Health - correct answer -Classification of cell saver, medical lab, radiology, EEG, and orthopedic technicians, and other hospital employees Intraoperative case management - correct answer -Maintaining sterile field, passing instruments to surgeon, performing surgical counts, handling medications, preparing specimens and dressings surgical assistant - correct answer -Individual with training and credentials to help position, drape, and transfer patient as well as provide visualization of operative site and close body planes job description - correct answer -Title, requirements for employment, nature of position, duties, accountability for actions organizational structure - correct answer -Hierarchical layers of hospital administrative departments, services, directors, and trustees career ladder - correct answer -Pathway or program of upward movement to positions of increased responsibility within an organization role - correct answer -Set of responsibilities or expected results associated with a job; descriptions are broad in scope Feedback - correct answer -verbal or nonverbal. problem solving skills - correct answer -Prioritizing, considering alternatives, evaluating abilities, working with others to address challenges to patient care
