Intro to Surg Tech Midterm review

Which of the following individuals was considered the "father of neurosurgery"?

The following safety precautions of time, distance, and shielding pertain to what hazard?

Which individual was considered the "father of microbiology"?

Which of the following individuals developed the first ventricular assist pump?

Today's profession of the surgical technologist is a result of:

Which of the following is a sterile team member?

SIDS is categorized as which general category of cause of death?

What type of treatment can be used on a terminally ill patient to alleviate their pain, but not heal them?

What is the acceptable temperature range for the OR?

Which of the following microorganisms require a host cell to replicate and survive?

Which of the following organizations are responsible for accrediting all healthcare facilities?

Which of the following is the term for a nonliving carrier of a disease?

Which of the following bacteria is the most likely cause of an SSI?

Which of the following individuals was responsible for developments in antiseptic surgery?

Which of the following is considered one of the most important principles of operating room design?

In the acronym "PASS", what does the P stand for?

What fire extinguisher is required for LASER use?

Which piece of OR equipment is the sterile pack opened onto to set up the supplies for the case?

Which operating room design is most popular and has a central core?

Both documents of a living will and a medical power of attorney are included in:

Which term refers to the act of creating and maintaining the sterile field?

What is created whenever the ESU or Laser is used?

What is Elizabeth Kubler- Ross best known for?

Which instrument must be used to unload scalpel blades?

The patient statement " I know I will be in a better place" is part of:

"All conditions, circumstances, and influences that surround & affect the behavior of the person" is known as:

What is the accepted humidity level within the OR?

Which area is responsible for receiving dirty instruments and cleaning them?

Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy is at the very top?

Jehovah's Witnesses typically prohibit which of the following:

The use of alcohol prep solutions would be what part of the fire triangle?

Which term refers to a resistant form of bacteria that forms a protective shell?

What would most likely be a large concern for teenagers having surgery?

Which piece of equipment is designed to contain sterile basins that are used during surgery?

The purpose of obtaining certification is: