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ST171 Final Quiz!
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Law and Ethics in the OR
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which specialist would likely treat disease of the breast, gastrointestinal system, and thyroid
endocrinologist
gyenocologist
general surgeon
urological surgeon
2
best assurance of safe and ind professional behavior by the CST is a well-developed ?
scope of practice
liability insurance
core cirriculum
surgical conscience
3
which fed agency is dedicated to enforcing workplace safety and preventing injuries?
EPA
ANSI
OSHA
FDA
4
which describes the relationship between the CST and the patient or pt's family?
therapeutic
medical
social
professional
5
which group's house of delegates proposed the creation of assn of OR technicians (AORT)?
ACS
AORN
ANA
AMA
6
which of the following terms describes a civil wrong that may be intentional or unintentional?
compliant
tort
liability
indictment
7
OR team members who fail to monitor and protect a medicated pt from falling could be charged w?
bench minor
icing
abandonment
assault
8
which term describes the system of moral principles and rules that become standards of conduct?
doctrines
ethics
precedents
morals
9
Is St Louis about to make history tonight?
LGB!!!!!!!!
hell yes
yes
lets go Blues
10
the AHA replaced its pt's "Bill of Rights" whit which of the following?
Pt Self-determination act
doctrine of personal liability
Patient care partnership
HIPAA
11
legal term that describes a health care providers core accountability based on edu/experience ?
scope of practice
recommended standards of practice
professional liability
policies and procedures
12
which describes principles like benevolence, trustworthiness, and care for well-being of others
morals
precedents
ethics
doctrines
13
according to JC's definition regarding consent to surgical intervention, who has autonomy?
the CST
anesthesia provider
the surgeon
the patient
14
The broad objectives HIPAA include all except:
protect patient privacy
improve patient services
eliminate medical errors
reduce health care fraud
15
which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital?
tax supported
non profit
proprietary
community
16
which acronym represents an organization that serves as both insurer and provider of med srvces
CEO
CDC
FDA
HMO
17
how many phases of surgical case management are there?
4
2
3
5
18
most common staff patient-care errors, including negligence and malpractice are categorized as
unintentional torts
standard of care
corporate liability
intentional torts
19
the hospital infection control nurse would report any suspicion of rare diseases to whom?
EPA
CDC
FDA
OSHA
20
living will and durable power of attorney are examples of advance directives in health care.
True
False
21
which historical figure is considered the"father of modern anatomy"?
Brett Hull
Vesalius
Ryan O'Riley
Vladimir Tarasenko
22
in 2004, this agency created the "do not use" abbreviation list.
NHL
OSHA
JACHO
AORN
23
Which of the following torts would be classified as unintentional?
battery
foreign body left in patient
invasion of pt privacy
defamation
24
which legal doctrine will most likely apply in a wrong site surgery or retained foreign body?
res ispa loquitir
primum non nocere
aeger primo
caveat emptor
25
AST mission statement is "Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care"
True
False
26
which term describes surgical intervention that can be planned in the futute?
elective
emergent
optional
urgent
27
which historical figure developed the first x-ray machine?
Roentgen
Nelly
Pietrangelo
Molina
28
surg techs work under the direction of which hospital administrative director?
chief executive officer
chief financial officer
director of nursing
medical director
29
the process of keeping thorough, accurate, and legal records of a pt's medical care
consent
accountability
documentation
liability
30
which organization would a central sterile processing technician likely join?
EPA
NIOSH
AMA
IAHCSMM
31
type of consent is when emergency circumstances exist and providers believe pt would consent
informed
direct
implied
general
32
verification that educational programs meet minimum accreditation standards is done by?
HIPAA
CAAHEP
AST
NBSTSA
33
which membership organization for ST's and SFA's and confers the appropriate credential?
NBSTSA
ARC/STSA
CAAHEP
AST
34
what is establishing a neutral zone designed to do?
diffuse potential violence in high stress
reduce cross-contamination
prevent sharps injuries during procedures
quarantine patients w airborne diseases
35
which behavior is NOT considered workplace violence
unwanted sexual advances
yielding to others viewpoint
rumors and gossip
demeaning comments or criticisms
36
St's foundation to commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, and ethical treatment
job description
policy and procedure
aseptic principles
surgical conscience
37
which department would provide service for broken OR equipment or do routine checks?
risk management
diagnostic imaging
environmental services
maintenance and biomed
38
in or by which of the 4 components of communication would decoding take place?
message
sender
reciever
feedback
39
For which process is identification and reporting of unsafe conditions and hazard MOST critical
unintentional tort
advance directive
informed consent
risk management
40
grads of an CAAHEP program are eligible to sit for the CST exam administered by:
CSPS
AST
NBSTSA
LGB
41
which term describes the relationship between surgical techs and other OR team members?
social
theraputic
contractual
professional
42
which is NOT considered an example of potential ethical dilemma?
patient privacy
right to die; termination of care
elective abortion
genetic engineering
43
Specimen loss, mislabeling, and improper preparation are examples of?
defamation
negligence
battery
intentional tort
44
which team member is responsible for separating instruments and breaking down the sterile field
CRNFA
CST
CRNA
CSFA
45
which type of consent is defined by JC as "agreement or permission accompanied by full notice"
informed
general
special
implied
46
which example of nonverbal body language might be perceived as negative attitude?
direct contact
leaning toward patient
tightly folded arms
head nodding in agreement
47
a special consent form would be required for which situation during hospital admission?
respiratory therapy
chest x-ray
phlebotomy
surgical procedure
48
the first scrub performs intraoperative tasks under the broad delegatory authority of the:
circulator
anesthesiologist
OR Supervisor
surgeon
49
what does the acronym DRG stand for?
doctor of gynecology
drug reference guide
department of radiography
diagnosis related group
50
type of report sent to risk management in effort to decrease harm to pt or staff or hospital?
informed consent
advance directive
safe medical devise act
sentinel event
51
all are components of a patients medical record except:
history and phyisicial
surgeon preference card
anesthesia record
interdepartmental communications
52
which could legally authorize a surgical consent?
foreign language speaker w no interpreter
adult in vegetative state
3 drunk Blues fans
emancipated 16 year old minor
53
which OR team member is primarily responsible for the patients operative record?
scrub tech
anesthesia provider
surgeon
circulator RN
54
which government agency has authority as outlined in the safe medical device act?
HIPAA
EPA
OSHA
FDA
55
which is an example of intention tort pertaining to surgical patient care?
a tissue specimen is misplaced by transporter
restraints are used on a pt who threatens to leave
a pt suffers a burn due to hot instruments
a retained sponge is discovered in subsequent procedure
56
a private scrub tech is usually employed by which of the following?
surgeon or physician group
instrument company
ASC
traveling staffing agency
57
which type of legal action is most likely in cases involving tort law and OR staff?
federal
criminal
civil
statutory
58
all of the following carry the force of state or national legal enforcement EXCEPT:
HIPAA
implementation of a safe zone
Patient self determination act
scope of practice
59
What type of professional would have a DO after his or her name?
pharmacist
physician
director
dentist
60
the CST credentials are a registered trademark of which organization?
AST
NBSTSA
CAAHEP
ARC/STSA
61
in common adage, what is the "best medicine" in health care?
prevention
conscience
documentation
judgement