STM101 Final Study guide

For what type of research was Elizabeth Kubler-Ross best known?

Which of the following statements reflects an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?

Living will and durable power of attorney are examples of advance directives in health care.

In which of the following stages of Tuckman’s Group would you expect a team to develop a plan and work together towards

A type of technology can be used to monitor product inventory patient information, surgical tools, staff, and laundry is

The intraoperative and postoperative use of the EFM is vital for preventing hypovolemic shock in pregnant patients.

Which of the following procedures would be surgical for an elderly patient’s psychological dissatisfaction of appearance

A group that is in Tuckman’s stage of storming would display characteristics of

A CST who is not wearing a lead apron and who cannot leave the OR during an intraoperative X-ray should:

What is the MOST common type of shock seen in infants and children?

Which of the following situations would be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma?

Which of the following types of insurance providers includes contracted providers and services with predetermined fees?

Which natural immunoglobulins are responsible for the Type I allergic reaction to rubber-containing items

The certified surgical technologist performs intraoperative tasks under the broad delegatory authority of the:

Name the nerve injury that occurs due to the direct pressure on the infant’s face by the mother’s pelvis

What is the primary cause of fear for pediatric patients?

All of the following components are part of the surgical patient’s medical record EXCEPT:

Emergency shut-off valve for the supply of oxygen into an operating room is designated by which of the following colors

Polymethyl methacrylate is a gas to sterilize heat-sensitive surgical instruments must be aerated before use on the pt

Which religions believes in reincarnation and that the rebirth is influenced by the previous death experience

Which of the following religions typically prohibits its followers from receiving blood transfusions?

insurance provider administered by the federal government reimburses physicians and hospitals for qualified patients

Which of the following choices represents the percent of healthcare providers who are reported as allergic to latex?

What are the recommended air exchange guidelines?

Professionalism for the surgical technologist begins with competency in the workplace.

Which of the following gases is used to enhance the effectiveness of the electrosurgical unit?

Which of the following ESU tips is designed to prevent damage to surrounding tissue?

Which of the following areas of concern or fear would most likely be the main focus for a toddler scheduled for surgery?

Specimen loss, mislabeling, and improper preparation for laboratory analysis are examples of Malpractice

Which of the following diagnostic studies emits ionizing radiation?

Dr Hans Selye defines stress as a "nonspecific response of the body to a demand" (2006).

General consent is obtained by pt admitted to the hospital covers all routine services except surgery

Cultural and religious values of patients can conflict with the practice of modern medicine.

Of the four components of communication, which of the following components could be distorted by outside noise?

Medical device that malfunctions with or without pt injury would be removed & reported to which agency

Which of the following events is the major cause of serious trauma suffered by pediatric patients?

Surgical technologists usually work under the direction of which of the following hospital administrators?

Which of the following terms describes a hospital owned by an individual or corporation?

What type of coping mechanism does a pt deal with when refusing to hold any discussions concerning what is happening

The most common types of patient-care errors committed by OR personnel, negligence and malpractice, are categorized as

Which of the following choices is considered a physical hazard in the surgical department?

On which of the following needs does HCP concentrate first?

It is recommended that surgical plume evacuators filter particulate as small as:

Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS) is the name of the org whose focus is on patient and worker safety

Source of electricity, a conductor, control device, and load are all components of:

During shock-wave lithotripsy, which of the following types of lasers would you expect to use?

Which terms describes a method of pretrial discovery in which a surgical team member would answer questions under oath?

A significant advantage of the _____ laser type is its ability to be transmitted through clear fluids.

Which of the following symptoms would be considered an allergic contact dermatitis from an allergic response to latex?

A pt may be a candidate for donation after cardiac death (DCD) if their heart is predicted to cease functioning within

The acronym laser stands for light application by special electromagnetic radiation.

The opposite charged ends of a magnet are its:

Which of the following historical figures is considered to be the father of modern anatomy

Soiled sponges from the operative field are discarded into lined kick buckets.

Which of the following lasers uses liquid as its medium?

Being committed to patient confidentiality means never discussing patient information in public.

When not in use during a procedure, fiberoptic light cords should be stored:

The American Hospital Association replaced its “Patient’s Bill of Rights” with the:

Name the term describes a set of therapies that preserves a patient’s life when body systems are not functioning

Which of the following items would be considered a standard precaution?

Global thinking, time management, effective delegation, and multi-project management traits represent:

The krypton laser is considered to be which of the following types of laser?

Verification that surgical tech & surgical first assist educational programs meet accreditation standards is assessed by