Mod 2 surg tech final

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

Which department provides blood replacement services?

Implied consent may apply when?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The term golden hour refers to?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Which department provides preventive measures against infection?

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

Permanent surgical specimens are usually sent othe pathologist in?

an injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals

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

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

taking w/out consent, someone elses property

Which department repairs broken equipment?

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

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

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

Which department maintains and verifies all patient records?

Malpractice and negligence fall under what kind of law?

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

bipolar mode of esu can be used to cut tissue only

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

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

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

slander or libel that damages a persons reputation

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

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

Hypodermic needles should___, to avoid needle stick injury?

If a patient asks what you do, you should?

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

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

Most surgical technology programs are accredited through?

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

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

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

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

What organization established universal precautions and body substance isolation rules?

Surgical technologist are employed most often in which area?

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

Which department identifies patient hazards and develops solutions?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which department oversees the sterilization needs of the hospital?

Which of the following can generally improve patient outcomes?

Auscultation involves the use of a(n) ____.

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

Why are neonates and infants not usually catheterized?

The term PACU refers to the?

Pediatric patients fear?

Septic shock is caused by?

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

acroynm laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emmision of radiation

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

An otoscope is used for viewing the ____.

gravity displacement steam sterilizer cycles are much shorter than prevaccuum cycles

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

Whose responsibility is it to identify the surgical patient?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Negligence is a breach of duty and is defines as?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a statement one expect to prove true

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

An adolescent patient is very conscious about?

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

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

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

reckless disregard for the safety of another, willful indifference

Which disease is NOT an autoimmune disease?

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

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

above all do no harm

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

willful intention acts of violence the civil rights of patient

Hospital philosophy and policy are usually determined by the?

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a physical hazard?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the initial sign of a postoperative infection?

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

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