Mod 2 surg tech final

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

An adolescent patient is very conscious about?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auscultation involves the use of a(n) ____.

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

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

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

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

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

Which department oversees the sterilization needs of the hospital?

Implied consent may apply when?

slander or libel that damages a persons reputation

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

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

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

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

Why are neonates and infants not usually catheterized?

Which department provides blood replacement services?

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

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

acroynm laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emmision of radiation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hospital philosophy and policy are usually determined by the?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most surgical technology programs are accredited through?

Negligence is a breach of duty and is defines as?

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

If a patient asks what you do, you should?

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a physical hazard?

Whose responsibility is it to identify the surgical patient?

Which department identifies patient hazards and develops solutions?

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

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

taking w/out consent, someone elses property

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

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

Which department maintains and verifies all patient records?

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

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

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

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

What organization established universal precautions and body substance isolation rules?

The term PACU refers to the?

reckless disregard for the safety of another, willful indifference

Which department provides preventive measures against infection?

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

Septic shock is caused by?

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

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

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

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

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?

Surgical technologist are employed most often in which area?

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

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

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

Malpractice and negligence fall under what kind of law?

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

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

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

above all do no harm

An otoscope is used for viewing the ____.

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

What is the initial sign of a postoperative infection?

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

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

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

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

a statement one expect to prove true

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

Which of the following can generally improve patient outcomes?

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

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

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

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

an injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals

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

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

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

The term golden hour refers to?

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

gravity displacement steam sterilizer cycles are much shorter than prevaccuum cycles

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

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

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

Which department repairs broken equipment?

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

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

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

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

willful intention acts of violence the civil rights of patient

Permanent surgical specimens are usually sent othe pathologist in?

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

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

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

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

Hypodermic needles should___, to avoid needle stick injury?

Which disease is NOT an autoimmune disease?

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

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

bipolar mode of esu can be used to cut tissue only

Pediatric patients fear?

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

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

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

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