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Chapter 1 The Surgical Technologist
Chapter 1 The Surgical Technologist
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what is the professional organization for surgical technologists?
<p>Association of perioperative technicians </p>
Accreditation Review Committee
Association of Surgical Technologists
American College Of Surgeons
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What can be done to renew a certification if you do not want to re-take the certification exam
attend all state meetings
work at a surgery facility 40 yrs a week for all 4 years
attend a national conference
maintain continuing education credits
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Which organization oversees certification and credentialing for the surgical technologist?
AST
CAAHEP
AORN
NBSTSA
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this person is a specialist in the preparation, handling and use of instruments
instrumentation specialist
circulator
scrub role
preceptor
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requires health professionals 2 work in difficult situations using diplomacy & good judgment
personal integrity
discretion and tact
respect for rule, regulations and laws
consistency in character
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what was the name of the book AORN published
<p>The Role of the Operating Room Technician </p>
Teaching the Operating Room Technician
Surgical Techniques for Operating Room Technician
Teaching in the Operating Room
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Certification for the ST is
voluntary
mandatory
unnecessary
invalid
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Surgical Technologists are trained how?
military
2-year colleges
all of these
proprietary certification programs
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the profession of surgical technology is defined today as a result of:
advances in digital technology
less demanding professional needs
growing demands for ancillary departments
monumental developments in technology in general
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this is when a professional maintains professional demeanor even under stress
respect for rule, regulations & law
consistency in character
discretion and tact
personal integrity
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When did the need for assistive personnel in surgery arise
Civil War
WW II
WW I
Korean War
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who's responsibility is it to aid in retraction of tissue during a procedure?
ST circulating role
Second Assistant
Circulator
<p>Instrument specialist </p>
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What does being a certified surgical technologist demonstrate?
a standard of knowledge
<p>understanding of principles and practices </p>
<p>nothing is it not a requirment </p>
advanced levels of competencies
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Who is the non-sterile member of the surgical team?
surgeon
scrub
circulator
assistant
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how does certification differ from license?
all of these
Cert. it is a no-cost exam
certification does not require CE
not currently mandatory to practice in all 50 states
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the successful surgical technologist usuall possesses these types of qualities
caring & empathy
professionalism and personal growth
surgical conscience and sterile technique
communication skills & relationship
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this allows you to work quickly, sometimes with complex or very small instruments
organizational skills
manual dexterity
ability to concentrate
problem-solving skills
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During WW I, who worked on the battlefield to offer aid and comfort to the wounded?
Corpsmen
Surgeons
Nurses
None of these
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RN's filled the role of scrub nurse until when?
1968
1970
1966
1965
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who's responisbility is it to maintain a "dry" surgical site, via suctioning and use of sponges
Preceptor
Surgeon
Second Assistant
Circulator
