Which of the following is included in the American Hospital Association Patient Bill of Rights?

the right to considerate and respectful care

Which of the following is a postoperative task for a CST?

Maintaining a sterile field until the patient is taken from the OR

For an individual to undergo surgery, they must give surgical consent. When and where is this consent obtained?

On consultation with the surgeon in the surgeon's office

Which statement is true concerning the appropriate management of patient and employee injuries?

Injury reporting should occur immediately after the event

A circulator completes paperwork that goes in the patient's medical record post-op. What info should be included?

Names of all staff members who took part in the procedure

Health care practices must reflect which basic values?

Laws, standards, and guidelines

Negligence is defined as which of the following?

Omission or commission of an act that causes harm

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1
Which claim could be made in a lawsuit against the surgical team if a patient is left unattended after durgery and falls
Battery
Assault
No claims can be made in this case
Negligence
2
During which phase of case management is the incision made?
Intraoperative
Postoperative
Preoperative
Perioperative
3
Surgery such as a torn meniscus repair would be considered which of the following?
Optional
Elective
Urgent
Emergent
4
Which document provides written consent that allows the surgeon to perform a procedure?
Implied consent
Advance directive
Informed consent
Anesthesia consent
5
Which organization is responsible for the administration of the national exam for CSTs and CSAs?
ARCSTSA
AST
NBSTSA
CAAHEP
6
Term that applies to programs that verify the highest level of training for future health care professionals.
Curriculum
Accreditation
Individuals
College programs
7
Which doctrine specifically identifies the patient as the most important individual in the operating room?
Respondent superior
Res ispa loquitor
Aeger primo
Prima non nocere
8
Which of the following is included in the American Hospital Association Patient Bill of Rights?
the right to obtaining free service
the right to considerate and respectful care
the right to informative treatment plans
the right to refuse all treatment
9
Agreement between the surgeon and patient prior to surgery during which the pending procedure is discussed and explained
Informed consent
Implied consent
Negligence
Simple agreement
10
Which of the following surgical procedures can be classified as emergent?
Rhytidectomy
Carpal tunnel release
Ruptured spleen
Appendectomy
11
When protecting the patient from any and all types of hazards, the ST is incorporating which action?
Exemplary aseptic technique
Principles of asepsis
Patient confidentiality
Keen surgical conscience
12
When practicing in their traditional role, the CST can be referred by which of the following titles?
Circulator
Sterile tech
Operating tech
Scrub tech
13
Which organization verifies, clarifies, and ensures ST programs adhere to the standards set by CAAHEP?
AORN
NBSTSA
ARC-STSA
AST
14
Which organization awards accreditation to surgical technology programs nationwide?
AST
ARC-STSA
CAAHEP
NBSTSA
15
Which of the following is the most important stag in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Prestige and esteem needs
Love and belonging needs
16
Who is responsible for surgical skin preparation?
Certified surgical technologist
Nursing assistant
Circulator
Surgeon
17
The relationship between management and staff members in a hospital is summarized in which document?
Formulary
HIPAA compliance checklist
Joint Commission standards
Organization chart
18
Which of the following is a postoperative task for a CST?
Maintaining a sterile field until the patient is taken from the OR
Safeguarding sharps on the sterile field
Preparing draping materials
Assisting with the procedure
19
Perioperative services consist of how many phases of case management?
4
5
2
3
20
All patients have specific needs that require the surgical team's attention in which area?
Physical needs
Psychosocial needs
Physiological needs
Physiological needs
21
What is the best way to prevent errors during surgery?
Establishing a neutral zone
Constant communication
Following hospital policies
Preventetive measures
22
Which of the following is an intraoperative task of the CST?
Back table setup
Instrumentation count
Scrubbing
Maintaining sterility
23
The perioperative arena consists of how many predetermined phases of case management?
4
2
3
5
24
Which of the following promotes efficiency in the operating room?
Computer system
Clear paperwork
Communication
Hospital size
25
Which document signed by a patient appoints a specific person to act as a proxy for the patients medical treatment?
Medical power of attorney
Living will
"Do Not Resuscitate" order
Informed consent
26
Which of the following is defined as the duty of honesty and integrity required of a ST?
Respondent superior
Risk management
Asepic technique
Surgical conscience
27
For an individual to undergo surgery, they must give surgical consent. When and where is this consent obtained?
Right before surgery in the holding area
On arrival to the admissions department
On consultation with the surgeon in the surgeon's office
During transportation to the operating room by the registered nurse
28
When a minor arrives at the ER and requires surgery, if the legal guardian can't be located, who may provide consent?
Minor's friend
Surgical team member
Operating room director
Two consulting surgeons
29
What system allows the CST to adance in their career?
Clinical ladder
Competency
Enhancement
Promotion
30
Which legal doctrine mandates ST's to perform their duties in accordance with national standards of care?
Doctrine of res ipsa loquitor
Doctrine of respondeat superior
Nurse practice act
Reasonable person standard
31
A teenager scheduled to undergo surgery will likely primarily be concerned with which of the following?
Insurance coverage
Mortality
Body image
Abandonment
32
Which statement is true concerning the appropriate management of patient and employee injuries?
Injury reporting should occur immediately after the event
Patients can request to not have their injury reported
Employees cannot refuse treatment after an injury
Injury reports do not serve as legal documentation
33
What is an emergency duty of a CST who is employed in a hospital setting?
Taking "call"
Cleanliness
Punctuality
Professionalism
34
Which of the following would be a preoperative task for a CST?
Breaking down the sterile field
Preparing specimens
Back table setup
Passing off instrumentation
35
The implementation of the neutral zone was established in the U.S. to minimize which of the following?
Contaminations
Sharps injuries
Breaks in sterility
Noise
36
Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining consent before a procedure?
Scrub nurse
Hospital administrator
Nursing supervisor
Surgeon
37
What department is responsible for diagnostic procedures such as computerized tomography (CT)?
Environmental services
Diagnostic imaging
Emergency
Nursing
38
Organization that mandates maintenance of operative records regarding the perioperative care of surgical patients?
OSHA
Joint Commission
WHO
CDC
39
A circulator completes paperwork that goes in the patient's medical record post-op. What info should be included?
Names of all staff members who took part in the procedure
Dietary restrictions after the procedure
Complications that may result from the procedure
Methods of equipment sanitation used during the procedure
40
If teh patient fell and injured themselves due to improper positioning, the team may be sued for which violation?
Abandonment
Assault
Battery
Negligence
41
Which organization mandates the maintenance of operative records regarding the perioperative care of surgical patients?
CDC
WHO
OSHA
Joint Commission
42
Health care practices must reflect which basic values?
Laws, standards, and guidelines
Laws, morals, and ethics
Laws, standards, and practice
Laws, guidelines, and morals
43
Negligence is defined as which of the following?
Breach of contract
Assault and battery
Omission or commission of an act that causes harm
Defamation of character
44
An adverse event takes place, leading to legal consequences. Which documentation will be filed in this situation?
Quality assurance
Incident report
Medical record
Withdrawal of consent
45
Which term indicates when a surgical procedure is needed to address a threat to the patient's life or limb?
Emergent
Urgent
Optional
Elective
46
Three counts are conducted in every case that an ST partakes in. In what situation would this differ?
Hernia repair
Laparotomy
Abdominoplasty
Cesarean secion
47
What is a job opportunity for the CST outside of the hospital setting?
Educator
Registered nurse (RN)
Anesthesiologist....lol
Clinical supervisor
48
Which of the following is especially relevant when caring for an elderly patient?
Current skin condition
Family's wishes
Religious beliefs
Environmental saftey measures
49
Which department is responsible for identifying and resolving hazards posed to patients and personnel?
Nursing care department
Risk maganagment department
Stereotactic department
Infection control department
50
A properly written sugical consent document will provide which of the following?
Specifics about the surgeon
Specifics about the surgery
Specifics about the hospital
Specifics about the surgical team
51
Which of the following terms best describes the mindset of the CST?
Surgical conscience
Aseptic technique
Vigilance
Discipline
52
Which patient population requires extra precautions during even minor surgical procedures?
Immunocompromised
Geriatric
Pediatric
Bariatric
53
How many people are required to move an unconscious or paralyzed/immobile patient from a stretcher to the OR table?
At least 6
2-3
At least 4
2
54
Which department provides indirect patient care?
Diagnostic imaging
Medical records
Nursing
Surgical services
55
Condition of requiring surgical intervention in a timely fashion.
Elective
Urgent
Optional
Emergent
56
Which term describes the basic knowledge and skills of a health care employee?
Hospital policy
Competencies
Scope of practice
Legal requirements
57
The term "golden hour" refers to the reduction of mortality with which type of patient?
Elderly
Pediatric
Morbidly obese
Trauma
58
Which sequence correctly ranks procedures from highest to lowest urgency?
Urgent, emergent, optional, elective
Emergent, urgent, elective, optional
Emergent, elective, urgent, optional
Urgent, emergent, elective, optional
59
What kind of hospital is owned by a corporation and operates to make a profit?
Proprietary
Voluntary
Public
Community
60
Department w/in a health care facility primarily concerned with minimizing risks to patients, employees, and visitors?
Risk management
Central processing
Hospital security
Medical records
61
When a ST assumes position of increased responsibility, what methodology is being applied?
Health maintenance organization
Medical staff committee
Clinical ladder
Risk management
62
The Safe Medical Device Act expanded on FDA authority to regulate medical devices. As a result hospitals are required to
Only report deaths that are caused by a device to the FDA
Assess only electronic equipment
Never release information about patients with implanted devices
Participate in traking medical devices failure could result in patient harm
63
What is an example of a deliberate act of civil wrongdoing?
A confused patient is kept in restraints to prevent them from wandering
A patient develops a pressure ulcer as a result of improper positioning
A ST leaves a patient unattended, and the patient falls
A patient's dentures are lost when they are in surgery
64
Which team member is responsible for flipping sterile equipment onto the field during a surgical procedure?
CST
Circulator
Anesthesiologist
Surgeon
65
Which statement about medical liability is correct?
Acts of negligence in health care are causes of criminal liability
Legal liability is not considered in personal injury cases
A hospital is not liable for the actions of its personnel
Each individual is responsible for their actions
66
What is the proper way to obtain signed consent if a patient cannot read?
A court-appointed representative should sign the form
A witness should sign for the patient
The patient should make an X, which should be verified by a witness
A surgeon should sign the consent form
67
Which of the following would a health care facility use to classify a new CST?
Level II
Brand new
Level III
Level I
68
Which of the following does not need to be counted prior to beginning surgery?
Ray-Tecs
Sharps
Instrumentation
Suction
69
Under certain circumstances a patient withdraw consent for surgery. Which of the following is true?
If the patient hasn't received sedatives, consent may be withdrawn
Surgeon may proceed with procedure if it constitutes a lifesaving necessity
Only reporting requirement is a note in patient's chart
Surgeon must obtain verbal refusal to invalidate prior consent
70
When assisting with cases involving an immunocompromised patient, the CST must fulfill which of the following?
Assisting the surgeon
Aseptic technique
Maintaining communication with the circulator
Proper instrumentation counts
71
Department responsible for environmental systems according to the standards established by the Joint Commission
Materials management
Facilities maintenance
Risk management
Environmental services
72
Which department is responsible for providing stereotactic services?
Medical laboratory
Infection control
Diagnostic imaging
Risk management
73
Which role involves providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other functions to help the surgeon?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certified First Assistant (CFA)
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)
74
Which area of the OR department requires OR attire but not a mask?
Restricted area
Unrestricted area
Semi-restricted area
Holding area
75
Which of the following is the most important factor to remember about pediatric patients?
They are vulnerable to heat loss
They are vulnerable to infection
They are vulnerable to separation anxiety
They are vulnerable to injury
76
What circumstance would invalidate a "Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate" order?
The procedure the patient has agreed to is for therapeutic reasons
Family members insist on keeping the patient alive
The patient is found unresponsive following admission to the holding area
The patient was admitted to the CICU due to congestive heart failure
77
OSHA regulates which of the following?
Patient medical records
Medical device tracking
Safety in the workplace
Communicable disease reporting
78
Which organization is responsible for administering the national certification exam for CSTs?
AST
OSHA
NBSTSA
CAAHEP

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