SUR100 Final Review

Because of the legal implications of this document, it must be signed by the physician, the patient, and a witness.

Surgical technologists are supported by a number of key organizations and partners. Each has a designated role in

Physical care of the body to prepare it for viewing by the family and for mortuary procedures is called _____________.

The means for making a permanent legal record of the patient’s interaction with health care providers and services

During the aftercare procedure, the body is always handled _________ and with _______ at all times.

The professional association for surgical technologists is the ________.

The most common source of electrical injury to the surgical patient is ______________.

A(n) _____ is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious psychological injury. It needs immediate investigation

Intentionally lying or falsifying info given during a court testimony after being sworn to tell the truth is known as

Immediate action taken during a fire is described by the acronym

__________ errors are among the most prevalent and serious errors occurring during surgery.

To be eligible to take the certification examination, the applicant must meet all requirements EXCEPT __________.

Sam has taken the CST exam and passed. For Sam to keep her certification without retaking the exam, she must:

AST provides the following support to students and graduates of surgical technologist and teaching institutions and t

Modern surgical lighting is usually derived from

Many cultures and faiths forbid organ removal after death, and these cases are usually

During World War I, _______ worked on the battlefield to offer aid and comfort to the wounded.

Many different designs in the surgical department can be used, but all must achieve the following objective(s)

To lift or transfer a patient, use your ___________ muscles to hold the weight of your upper body.

_________ or ___________ disasters are unintentional events caused by human activity, compounded by error or negligence.

A patient’s operative consent form, or _______, explains risks, benefits, and alternatives of the surgery to the patient

Although grief & other emotions are present in families during death, these feelings are mitigated by rituals that

These areas (those with the greatest potential sources of infection) are physically separated when possible.

_______ involves harmful contact with another person with intention to harm such as a physical attack on another person.

Which piece of equipment is the sterile pack opened onto that provides a sterile surface for instruments and supplies?

determining brain death, an assesment determines absence of breathing, response to painful stimuli, & the presence of

tissue perfusion can be maintained during & immediately after death to preserve the life of the tissue is called a

This is created when using a laser or electrosurgery. It has harmful toxins that are potentially harmful when inhaled.

After death, the collection of fluid that turns the ears and cheeks red or purple is called _______ mortis.

The discharge of electrical current from the source to ground, where it is dispersed and rendered harmless, is ________.

_____________ means deliberate efforts to erode the reputation of another person.

A program director informs the class that her supervisor is stupid & doesn't know the standards and guidelines. This is

______ demonstrates that a ST from an accredited program has achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skills.

When death occurs in surgery, the surgeon & anesthesia care provider must verify that brain death has occurred called

_____ is a verification procedure in which the team pauses just before surgery and begins to acknowledge essential info

Equipment preventing the wearer from direct contact with hazardous chemicals or potentially infectious body fluids

Certification for the surgical technologist is ________.

If undecided by the patient, the attending ______ must, by law, ask the patient & family to consider organ donation.

Communication with the dying patient requires

Naturally occuring sap obtained from rubber trees & used in the manufacture of medical devices & other commercial goods

Rules or regulations that hospital employees are required to follow, created to protect patients and employees from harm

___________ is the primary accreditation organization for all health care facilities.

A new profession was born in the Army for the Corpsman; it was named __________.

Compressed gases in steel cylinders are associated with serious accidents and fatalities related to _______ of the tank.

Guidelines recommended to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne & other pathogens are called _____ precautions.

A derogatory statement concerning other coworkers’ skills, character, or reputation is unprofessional and known as a(n)

The circumstances of the patient’s death determine whether the coroner must investigate the death; this case is called

________ is a catastrophic event that poses a large-scale risk to human life and property.

Rigor mortis, the natural stiffening of the body, begins approximately ______ after death and peaks at 8 to 10 hours

Assisted suicide is perceived by many as an intent to

These occur in similar conditions as explosions, with greater risk in refineries and locations with hazardous materials

The surgical technologist who works in a hospital or other facility that provides 24-hour care is usually required to:

_____________ solutions are common and frequent sources of fuel in surgical fires.

_____________ is the threat or attempt to harm another person.

_______ is/are a wide-scale, rapidly contagious infectious disease.

Someone who possesses behaviors that reflect a high standard of accountability, ethics, honesty, and respect for people

____________ such as the Fukushima nuclear crisis and Chernobyl are uncommon but devastating to communities

This creates boundaries between areas that carry high potential sources of infection & those that are the cleanest.

A(n) __________ is a more geographically isolated event that can be handled by local services.

It is important for students to become active members of AST to promote __________.

Neglecting or leaving a patient unattended when they require the presence of a health care professional

Large-scale _____________ can occur where flammable materials are used in manufacturing or in large storage facilities

_____________ is the transfer of responsibility for a task from one person to another.

____________ is/are a leading cause of hospital fires in the United States.

In an effort to formalize ST's education, AORT created 2 new committees, which are the Joint Review Committee and the:

Surgical technologists are trained in __________.

Certification demonstrates __________.

Once the decision has been made for organ recovery, exacting clinical protocols are followed to ensure

_________ are used with laser and electrosurgical equipment to prevent disease transmission.

Which of the following organizations oversees certification and credentialing for the surgical technologist?

______________, or risk reduction, is a process or activity that minimizes the impact of an event.

Tissues that are harvested from non-heart-beating cadavers include

A level __ disaster is assisted by statewide & federal because local/regional resources are overwhelmed

Negligence committed by a professional who acts outside of their scope of practice, or while impaired, is known as

The surgical technologist’s professional organization that supports students and graduates is __________.

Support and care across different cultures is called

____________________ affect muscle control, which can lead to injury.

A wrong, independent of contract law violations, perpetrated by one person against another person/property is known as

A legal document stating the patient’s wishes for refusing/limiting care if the patient becomes incompetent is known as

the statistical probability of a harmful event & is defined as the number of harmful events that occur in a given period

All of the following are core principles of operating room design EXCEPT _____________.

The strength of vacuum of the suction is measured in _______

Medical and supportive care provided to the dying patient is called __________ care.

_______ is a localized emergency, in which the number of victims overwhelms local health care services.

One of the main strategies in the floor plan of a surgical department is __________

implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission that are spread from the mouth, nose, ect. to host.

Decisions about end-of-life care fall to the ___________ when the patient is not able to communicate his or her wishes.

Health care workers may not agree with the decisions of the patients or their families, but they are obliged to

The recommended procedure to help prevent the development of blood-borne diseases after an exposure incident is

The profession of surgical technologist is defined today as a result of _______.

The order to not resuscitate is made official by signing a DNR (do not resuscitate) order, which is

__________ makes the operating room (OR) a high-risk environment for fire.

In _______ the AORN board of directors created the ________________.

Protective barriers must be used to reduce the risk of skin and mucous membrane exposure to ___________.

___ engineering in the OR follows national medical engineering standards for electrical circuits, inline gases, lighting

The ____ zone is a hands-free space on the sterile field; the ST & surgeon don't hand instruments to each other directly

Patient falls are the ___________ cause of death in hospitalized people over 65.

Under the U.S. Constitution, each state has the power to pass laws that define & regulate its health professions called

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) published a book called _______________.

team members should wear them under their sterile gowns during any procedure that requires radiation.