FUNDS: Ch. 1-2

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

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

Which would not be a factor of surgical conscience?

A court order to appear and testify orproduce required documents.

Listening skills include the following except

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

Once consent is signed the patient cannot refuse treatment.

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

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

How many surgical specialties does the ACS recognize?

A total joint arthroplasty would be classified as _________.

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

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

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

A neutral zone is used for

_______ developed the technique of antiseptic surgery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"The thing speaks for itself."

All are forms of relationships except

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

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

A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm would be classified as ________.

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

Which is an example of an unintentional tort?

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

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

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

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

Which is an example of an unintentional tort?

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

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

"Above all, do no harm"

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

Who is responsible for initiating the surgical TIME OUT?

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

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

Which is an example of an intentional tort?

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

AORN stands for:

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

OSHA focuses on what?

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

"The Patient First"

_______ relationships include peers and friends.

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

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

A civil wrong; can be either intentional or unintentional.

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

How many phases are there for surgical case management?

When did the profession of surgical technology first begin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An obligation either to do or not do something.

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

Which type of hospital reinvests profits back into the facility?

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

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

Special consent must be obtained for all the following except:

Which is not an example of an individual credential?

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

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

Professional misconduct that results in harm to another.

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

AST stands for: