Mod 2 surg tech final

Surgical technologist are employed most often in which area?

pathway/program of upward movement to positions of incerased resposibilty w//in an organization

Which of the following can generally improve patient outcomes?

Permanent surgical specimens are usually sent othe pathologist in?

soiled sponges from operative field are sdiscarded into low to floor rolling, lined kick bucket

When taking hot instruments from a steam autoclave, the ST is responsible for cooling with?

important goal of communication when sender knows message understood by receiver, non &verbal

Mammography uses X-rays to locate tumors of the ____.

A nonspecific response of the body to demand is known as?

What is the number one cause of death in children ages 1 to 15?

Hypodermic needles should___, to avoid needle stick injury?

court appointed protector for an individual incapable of making their own decision

Which department oversees the sterilization needs of the hospital?

Which disease is NOT an autoimmune disease?

An otoscope is used for viewing the ____.

What is the initial sign of a postoperative infection?

RN w/several years experience in critical nursing & specialty training in anesthesia?

set of responsibilities or expected results associated w/a job, description are broad in scope

In the pregnant patient, what trimester is the ideal time to perform abdominal surgery?

sterilization process monitors mechanical chemical biological method to ensure all pameters met

robotic manipulators are not sterilized but are covered w/ disposable drapes for surg procedure

steam sterilization thermal destruction of microbes the result of the denature/coag of protein

cathedral & religious value of patien can conflict w/the practice

relative humidity in ETO sterilizer should below 30% aid in penetration of gas thru spore coat

gravity displacement steam sterilizer cycles are much shorter than prevaccuum cycles

Room in the surgery department that contains sinks for gross decontamination of instruments?

Surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively period of time is known as?

Septic shock is caused by?

What is NOT a factor to remember concerning the safety of the ST and ionizing radiation?

Nonprofit organization that develops standards & performance criteria for health care orgs. is?

maintain sterile field pass instrument perform surg count handle meds prepare specimen/dressing

internal chemical indicator/integrator should placed in center most challenge of tray

What does not need to be counted before beginning an exploratory laparotomy?

If a patient asks what you do, you should?

Standards for intraoperative monitoring of oxygenation levels for all age groups of surgical pt

The patient does not want to accept the truth of what is occurring?

What are the two common types of shock seen in all age groups?

A general description of the abilities needed to perform a job is known as?

taking w/out consent, someone elses property

infectious blood saturated/dripping regualted med waste contained discarded in biohazard bag

What immediate steps should be taken when a sterile needle penetrates a team member's gloves?

A patient holds in thoughts and feelings about a disease or illness

Which term defines the relationship among coworkers, surgeon, and other health care providers?

a statement one expect to prove true

What is the number on organ injured in a motor vehicle accident?

According to Maslow's hierarchy, which are the most basic needs?

healthcare workers can focus better of pxn in disaster situation if they personal disaster plan

Which department maintains and verifies all patient records?

hierarchial layer of hospital admin department, services, directors, trustess

Which department repairs broken equipment?

The area where patients wait within the department before entering the OR is called?

What program allows for a ST to ascend to positions of increased responsibility?

The only method used to ensure the sterility of items is?

Hospital philosophy and policy are usually determined by the?

an injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals

prior to procedure, all member of surg team verify correct pxn procedure, site, and side

PMMA is gas used to sterilize that sensitive surgical instrume but be areated before use on pxn

Which of the following is NOT a physical hazard?

Which health care organization requires a primary care physician for all referrals?

Negligence is a breach of duty and is defines as?

w/in Or suitepersonell should refer to patien by procedure andd not by patient name

Which entity is responsible for verifying the school attended by ST meets national standards?

Pediatric patients fear?

IV placement in the patient with AIDS maybe difficult due to?

In comparison with adults, pediatric patients have little subcutaneous fat and therefore?

What is a term that refers to permission being given for an action?

Integrated system developed by hospitals for the prevention & control of potential liability?

to prevent contamination of the surgical patient during an X-ray the surgical technologist will

patient return electrode may be respositioned to another site if gel still sticky

What position expands total lung volume and aids in ventilation in an obese pt?

priortize consider alternatives evaluate abilites work w/other to address challenges to pxncare

Which plan is NOT a basic design of the surgical services department?

acroynm laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emmision of radiation

What should take place immediately after the pt is moved form the stretcher to the OR table?

Most surgical technology programs are accredited through?

Term used if member of surg team leaves a pt who is dependent on his/her presence as caregiver

Why are neonates and infants not usually catheterized?

above all do no harm

Which department provides preventive measures against infection?

overview of career obj, qualifications/experience/education/skills; used in employment search

physical design of OR suite is race track, hotel, or specialty grouping type

Implied consent may apply when?

reckless disregard for the safety of another, willful indifference

When positioning the elderly patient, the team must be especially aware of?

Whose responsibility is it to identify the surgical patient?

Auscultation involves the use of a(n) ____.

bipolar mode of esu can be used to cut tissue only

An adolescent patient is very conscious about?

The patient returns to an earlier stage of the life such as that of a child

A patient tries to give excuses as to why he or she has a particular illness?

A scheduled knee arthroscopy is classified as which type of surgery?

cartesian coordinate geometry use the system of graphing math fct to move robotic manipulator

Patient's body weight exceeds___lbs greater than idea weight, the pt is considered to be obese?

individual w/training/credential to help postition, drape, xfer pxn as well visualize op site

Why should cabinets and doors within the OR be recessed into the wall?

A "time out" period should take place immediately before starting procedure in order to verify?

lockers, admin office, dept main desk are examples of semirestricted areas in Or suite

willful intention acts of violence the civil rights of patient

The term neonate applies to the pediatric patient who is between the ages of?

What is the first priority of the STSR when an intraoperative Xray i being taken?

Used to report unusual event that has occurred & may have legal ramifications for staff or pt?

The surgical technologist serving in the traditional role are called the?

Which OR team member is responsible for opening sterile supplies onto the sterile field?

in general surg procedure represent physical psychological social spritual event to patient

tourniquets: permanent mechanical hemostasis & enhanc visualization by creating bloodless field

During birth, the most common bone fracture is of the?

What is one of the most common postoperative complication of patients with diabetes?

A child less than 6 months of age cannot shiver; therefore, the child is at risk for?

tile, requirement for employment, nature of position, duties, accountability for actions

Malpractice and negligence fall under what kind of law?

Used to create a pathway for electrical current to be returned from the pt back to the ESU?

memorandum of understanding document signed by employee regard possible xposure danger material

Injury due to improper positioning can result in ALL members being sued for?

Which department provides blood replacement services?

Informed consent may be given under specific circumstances, by any of the following EXCEPT?

Which department identifies patient hazards and develops solutions?

Surgical pathology threatening life or limb is defined as which type of surgery?

If a pediatric patient has a pneumothorax, there is an accumulation of air in the?

The term golden hour refers to?

slander or libel that damages a persons reputation

classification of cell saver, med lab, radiology, eeg, and other hospital employess

The term PACU refers to the?

avitene, gelfoam, surgicel are examples of mechanical methods of hemostasis

an act that causes another person to fear that he/she be touched in offensive insulting manner

Written instructions dealing w/the right of an incapacitated pt to self-determination is called

What organization established universal precautions and body substance isolation rules?