SUR 101 Review Part 1

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is another __________ accrediting body.

Failure to ____________ can occur when a member of the team neglects to pass on vital information that requires action.

The need for assistive personnel in surgery did not arise until ____________.

The larger picture casts the ST's role as a combination of four main areas of health care and technology EXCEPT:

Create(s) boundaries between areas that carry the highest potential sources of infection and those that are the cleanest

Civil _____________ is the threat or attempt to harm another person.

AST provides support to students and graduates of surgical technologist and teaching institutions, the public and also:

Many different designs of ORs can be used, but all must achieve the following objective(s).

The transfer of responsibility for a task from one person to another.

The primary accreditation organization for all health care facilities.

The surgical technologist who works in a hospital or other facility that provides 24-hour care is usually required to

Described as personal standards, ___________ are adopted by persons to govern their personal conduct.

The respectful person does not 

Suzie has taken CST exam and passed. For Suzie to keep her certification without retaking the exam, she must:

Surgery is performed by

________ demonstrates that a surgical technologist from an accredited program has achieved a minimum level of knowledge

The stated goals of a career ladder are primarily to do all the following EXCEPT

Good communication increases teamwork and goals, which will greatly increase the safety of the environment for the 

Certification demonstrates 

 Causes of team conflict that is considered an interpersonal conflict

Any tissue or foreign object removed from the patient during surgery requires careful handling and:

Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists requires 

In _______ the AORN board of directors created the ________________.

What attire is required to enter the restricted area?

 Way for people to talk with others in their personal and professional community.

ARC/STSA provides educational recommendations and ___________ required for accreditation of programs in ST & 1st Assist.

An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious psychological injury, or risk thereof. 

Surgical technologists are trained in 

Aeger primo is defined as 

A wrong, independent of contract law violations, perpetrated by one person against another person or person’s property

Intentionally lying or falsifying information given during a court testimony after being sworn to tell the truth

Has attributes, attitude, & behavior that reflect a high standard of accountability, ethics, honesty, respect of people

Behaviors that are accepted as part of the environment and culture of a group.

The way we use posture, gestures, and expressions to convey ideas or messages.

Patient falls are the ___________ cause of death in hospitalized people over 65.

The process in which the attending practitioner explains risks, benefits, and alternatives of the surgery to the patient

Defined as rules that regulate the conduct of specific groups of people.

The ST has the right to abstain from participation in certain types of cases that violate his/her ethical, moral values

Certification differs from licensure in that certification _________________.

In an effort to formalize technologists’ education, AORT created two new committees, the Joint Review Committee and

The professional association for surgical technologists that supports students and graduates: 

Each state has the power to regulate businesses and professions, including the practice of medicine and nursing.

Communication is a two-way process between the

It is important for students to become active members of AST to promote

A legal document stating the patient’s wishes for refusing or limiting care if the patient becomes incompetent 

Health care workers are surprised to find that the greatest challenge in their work is not the work itself but the:

The manner or implied feelings behind the message, reflected in emphasis on certain words or pitch of the voice.

Performed by two people during any surgery in which an item can be lost inside the patient.

AORT stands for __________.

Derogatory statement concerning other coworkers’ skills, character, or reputation is unprofessional and known as

Surgical technologists are supported by a number of key organizations and partners. Each has a designated role in

__________ errors are among the most prevalent and serious errors occurring during surgery.

Because of the legal implications of this document, it must be signed by the physician, the patient, and a witness.

During World War I, _______ worked on the battlefield to offer aid and comfort to the wounded.

Quality found in people with self-esteem; seeks to protect one’s own rights while respecting others

The means for making a permanent legal record of the patient’s interaction with health care providers and services.

Law is a __________.

The operating room ___________________ is distinct from the hospital policy.

Ability to communicate effectively with people of different cultures and subcultures within populations.

The surgical consent is signed by the ________, __________, and a(n) ___________.

A new profession was born in the Army for the Corpsman; it was named __________.

Poor patient care, errors, conflict, and stress are results of

The person with ________ uses extreme defensive or aggressive tactics to achieve social comfort.

Purposeful touch that conveys empathy, tenderness, and care.

Professional standards are specific requirements that help promote 

Surgical technologists are required to ____________ medications on the field.

Certification for the surgical technologist is ________.

 Rules or regulations that hospital employees are required to follow, created to protect patients & employees from harm

James, a new graduate, is looking for a job in ST. Of the following jobs, which one does James NOT qualify for

____________ and ___________ are two of the most important components of patient care.

Health care professionals are guided in their practice by 

Deliberate efforts to erode the reputation of another person.

Tammy informs class that her supervisor is uneducated & does not know the standards & guidelines. Example of:

Ethics are 

The health care professions have these particular ethics related to beneficences:

Organization that oversees certification and credentialing for the surgical technologist:

Dr. Jones & Dr. Adams start telling jokes in a sexual manner. Comments make you feel uncomfortable; this is considered

The National Center for Competency Test requires applicants to have a high school diploma or GED and the following:

Involves contact with intent to injure and applies even if no injury occurred.

Neglecting a patient or leaving a patient unattended when patient requires the presence of a health care professional

HIPAA outlines federal standards for the protection of _______________.

To be eligible to take the certification examination, the applicant must meet all requirements EXCEPT

Guidelines to help people use email and other types of Internet communication in a way that promotes personal security

Most important reason to increase ________ is to maintain respect, trust, and empathy among coworkers and management

HIPAA protects patient’s __________________ and other health information through its privacy rule.

 Can be both an expression of comfort and a way of controlling people.

Negligence committed by a professional who deliberately acts outside of her/his scope of practice, or while impaired

Have the right to equal treatment, regardless of age, physical attributes, mental state, ethnicity, socioeconomic status

Accreditation is granted to a school only after

Registered nurses continued to fill the role of the scrub, or “instrument,” nurse until about:

A response by the receiver acknowledging receipt of the message and its content; a component of effective communication.

A legal document that specifically states the type of medical intervention or treatment the patient wants

 Engineering in OR that follows national medical engineering standards for electrical circuits, inline gases, & lighting

The nonsterile member of the surgical team is called 

________and _____areas (those with the greatest potential sources of infection) are physically separated when possible

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) published a book called:

The expression of emotion or opinion contained in the delivery of a message.

The area where instruments and equipment are cleaned and disinfected.

A characteristic between the health professional and the public

A mandated procedure for ensuring that surgery is performed on the correct patient, site, and side