FUNDS: Ch. 1-2

Who does the infection control nurse report infection rates in surgery to?

_______ is the system of moral principles and rules that become standards for professional conduct.

________ is defined as the state of having control over one’s life.

Circumstances that lead a reasonable HCP to believe the patient had given consent although no direct words were spoken.

Which department is responsible for the establishment of policies for patient and employee safety?

________ provides reimbursement to both hospital and physicians for qualifying individuals over 65 years of age.

Listening skills include the following except

Which would not be a factor of surgical conscience?

"Above all, do no harm"

A total joint arthroplasty would be classified as _________.

Sterile technique, patient confidentiality, nondiscriminatory treatment, and cost consciousness are all factors of:

___________ relationships involve interactions with the patient and the patient's family.

OSHA focuses on what?

May be associated with the phrase “departure from the standard of care.”

When did the profession of surgical technology first begin?

Which department is responsible for the control and dispensing of medications?

National nonprofit organization that represents STs through support of legislation, education standards, and CEUs.

Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine?

A medical condition that requires surgical intervention within a short period of time is classified as ___________.

_______ provide insurance coverage and a designated range of medical services at a capitated rate of payment.

The AHA has now replaced the Patient’s Bill of Rights with the _______, which contains simpler language.

A(n) ________ is a set of written instructions that address the right of an incapacitated patient to self determination.

A method of pretrial discovery in which questions are answered under oath.

______ is responsible for promoting public health through regulation of food safety, medical devices, medications, etc.

Which is an example of an unintentional tort?

AORN stands for:

The "father of modern anatomy," overthrew 1500 yrs of established thought publishing a book based on his own dissections

Once consent is signed the patient cannot refuse treatment.

A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm would be classified as ________.

Which type of hospital reinvests profits back into the facility?

"The Patient First"

AST stands for:

Which is an example of an unintentional tort?

_______ is truly the best medicine, and a vigilant surgical conscience will help prevent potential incidents.

Which term refers to a method of pretrial discovery in which questions are answered under oath?

The ______ delivers or “encodes” the message through verbal and nonverbal means.

An incident report is also known as a(n) __________.

All are forms of relationships except

A legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example or authority for judges deciding similar issues

In health care, _______ consent in _______ form is the desired form of consent.

Which is an example of an intentional tort?

State law dictates the methods for securing consent under EMERGENCY conditions, some of which include:

In which of the following examples would the individual not be able to give informed consent?

An obligation either to do or not do something.

Professional misconduct that results in harm to another.

How many phases are there for surgical case management?

__________ are specialized in the treatment of pathologies associated with the female reproductive system.

"The thing speaks for itself."

Responsible for the development and delivery of the national certification examinations as well as recertification.

The "Do Not Use" abbreviation list was established in 2004 by ________.

__________ are specialized in the treatment of pathologies associated with the brain and spinal cord.

________ is known as "the father of microbiology, virology, and immunology."

Who is responsible for obtaining the written informed consent for surgery?

________ are specialized in the treatment of pathologies associated with the abdominal cavity, breast, and thyroid.

_______ developed the technique of antiseptic surgery.

Job title, requirements, and duties are all part of what should be included in what?

A court order to appear and testify orproduce required documents.

Which is not an example of an individual credential?

Who is responsible for separating soiled instruments at the end of the surgery?

What was the name of the organization before they changed it to AST?

A civil wrong; can be either intentional or unintentional.

Which department is responsible for general housekeeping tasks and often assists with OR room turnover?

Special consent must be obtained for all the following except:

____ a legal term that refers to the knowledge & skills required of a profession in order to provide effective services.

Which federal act focuses on access to medical records and the implementation of privacy practices?

Which department is responsible for repair of broken equipment and safety checks?

Responsible for ensuring that accredited programs continue to meet or exceed the established standards for education.

Properly written informed consent would include all the following information except:

_______ relationships include peers and friends.

A neutral zone is used for

How many surgical specialties does the ACS recognize?

Surgical technology programs are accredited by _____, which establishes the standards for education.

_________ are specialized in the treatment of pathologies associated with the ears, nose, and throat.

________ relationships include co-workers, doctors, and other healthcare providers.

The ________ gets the message and “decodes” it with respect to their knowledge, background, and environment.

Who is responsible for initiating the surgical TIME OUT?