SURG100 Midterm (Chapters 1-4)

What is the number one cause of death in children ages 1-15 in the U.S.?

Which organs or tissues can be recovered after death and after a patient has already been removed from life support?

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

Which part of the medical record documentation would contain pre- and post-op diagnosis, positioning, skin prep, etc.?

A medical device or surgical piece of equipment that has failed and caused patient injury would be reported to?

The most common types of errors committed by operating room personnel--negligence and malpractice--are categorized as?

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?

Which position enhances a bariatric patient's total lung volume and aids in ventilation?

A living will and durable power of attorney are examples of advanced directives in healthcare.

Which historical figure is considered the father of modern anatomy and changed the traditional approach to anatomy?

What is establishing a neutral zone designed to do?

Multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis are examples of what?

Which term describes the relationship between the CST and the patient or the patient's family?

A team member responsible for an accidental patient burn may be found guilty in a lawsuit of which offense?

Which terms describe the surgical technologist's foundational commitment to the highest level of surgical patient care?

AST’s mission statement is to enhance the profession to ensure quality patient care.

Cultural and religious values of patients can conflict with the practice of modern medicine.

For which type of transmission-based disease would healthcare workers need to be fitted with an N-95 respirator mask?

Placement of a pad to elevate a pregnant patient's right hip will shift weight of the uterus and relieve pressure from?

For which condition would a patient come into the operating room likely need an interpreter?

After which military conflict did Great Britain and the United States begin to train and employ the surgical scrub role?

What condition frequently suffered by obese patients may be treated surgically in conjunction with bariatric procedures?

Which of the following is not one of the five stages of grief?

Surgical technologists and others in perioperative services work under the direction of which hospital director?

Which area of concern or fear would most likely be the main focus for a teenage patient having surgery?

What is a coping mechanism often seen in children's reactions to trauma?

What is the usual cause of clavicular fracture of a neonate during vaginal delivery?

Which form of consent is defined as permission accompanied by full notice about what is being consented to?

Which term describes the principles such as benevolence and honesty for the care and well-being of others in society?

A patient with AIDS may have complications from multiple diseases considered to be?

Which term describes a civil wrong that may intentional or unintentional?

During which part of pregnancy would an abdominal surgery be considered safest for both mother and fetus?

Which of the following behaviors would not be considered an example of workplace violence?

Which organization develops national certification exams for surgical technologists and surgical first assistants?

Which type of consent applies when providers believe a patient would agree to treatment even if no form was signed?

Morbid obesity refers to patients over how many pounds over their ideal weight?

Which level of trauma center designation would meet all the needs required for treating patients on a 24-hour basis?

A terminally ill patient whose advanced directive is to refuse lifesaving efforts is choosing which type of euthanasia?

What religion typically prohibits its followers from receiving blood transfusions?

The broad objectives of HIPAA include all of the following except?

A patient can be a candidate for donation post-cardiac death if their heart is predicted to cease functioning within...?

According to The Joint Commission’s definition regarding consent to surgical intervention, which party has autonomy?

Graduates of CAAHEP or ABHES programs are eligible to sit for the CST or CSFA examinations administered by whom?

The terms "entry-level", "proficient", and "expert" practitioners are applied to which of the following?

General consent covers all routine services and treatment in broad terms but not invasive procedures such as surgeries.

How many phases of surgical case management are there?

Which term describes the relationship between the surgical technologist and the other members of the team in the OR?

What is a human emotion that surgical team members may feel for patients but mustn't let interfere with their job focus?

Which type of legal action is most likely in cases involving tort law and operation groom personnel?

Which legal term is best described as professional misconduct that results in harm to another?

Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team member?

Which of the following needs of the surgical patient is related to anatomy and physiology, genetics, and pathology?

Which is identified in the 1990s as causing more deaths in the US than car accidents, AIDS, and breast cancer combined?

Which of the following torts would be classified as unintentional?

In a surgical procedure on an injured trauma patient, which of the following measures is of the utmost importance?

Which of the following would not be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma?

Which area of concern or fear would most likely be the main focus for a toddler scheduled for surgery?

The first scrub surgical tech performs intraoperative tasks over the broad delegative authority of whom?

Which organ are most often injured during motor vehicle accidents?

An ST student who photographs a patient and posts the image online could be sued for invasion of privacy and HIPAA.

The American Hospital Association replaced its Patient’s Bill of Rights with?

The term golden hour refers to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of which type of patient population?

Which classification of antibiotics is contraindicated for use in neonates due to increased incidents of kernicterus?

Which type of environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient outcomes?

Which pioneer of medicine and surgery first developed techniques for surgical asepsis?

Specimen loss, mislabeling, and improper preparation are examples of what?

Which pertains to the patient's wishes about treatment in the event of incapacitation or inability to communicate?

Which of these terms describes surgical intervention that doesn't have to be performed immediately/within a short time?

Which specialist would have privileges to surgically treat breast, hepatobiliary, and gastrointestinal system diseases?

Professionalism is a commitment for an ST who has responsibilities for providing the highest quality of surgical Pt care

Maslow’s research produced a hierarchical structure of what?

What type of report is sent to risk management to decrease chance of harm to Pts, staff, or damage to hospital property?

The term that identifies the skills required for a profession based on education, experience, and credentialing.

Which surgical patient would be legally authorized to sign an informed surgical consent?

In general, a surgical procedure represents a physical, psychological, social, and spiritual event to the patient.

Which member of the surgical team is responsible for obtaining written informed surgical consent from a patient?

For what type of research was Elizabeth Kubler-Ross best known?

Which surgical team member would be responsible for separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field post-op?

Which term meets the definition “a voluntary/informed act where one party gives permission to another party to touch"?