Question | Answer |
surgeon who developed the interrupted silk suture technique | holstead |
OSHA regulates hours of work for ST's | false |
which is not a member of the surgical team | clerical personnel |
founder of modern study of anatomy | vesalius |
where will an st NOT work | ICU |
english surgeon refered to as father of modern aspectic surgery | lister |
credited for ligatures to control hemorrhages | pare |
founder of pathological anatomy | mordagni |
father of histology | malpighi |
who does housekeeping in the or | orderly |
to relieve/alleviate symptoms, w/out curing the underlying cause of the disease | palliative |
to prevent the occurrence of a disease/illness | prophylactic |
which is NOT classified as a hospital | for profit |
which does not perform surgery | CRNA |
a specially trained nurse who provides anesthesia to the pt | CRNA |
is directly responsible for everything/everyone in the or suite | director of surgery |
a physician who assists the primary surgeon | physician 1st assistant |
unsterile member of the or team | anesthesiologist |
who dons steril apparel | ST |
what is not an occupational hazard of the or | sitting for majority of cases |
what is not a job responsibilities for the st | documenting counts |
what should the ST not do during surgery | chat w/the surgeon |
the st can place clamps during surgery | false |
simple of character traits,attitudes,behaviors that distinguish an individual from others is "personality" | false |
confidence/satisfaction in oneself | self-esteem |
communication among team is considered teamwork | true |
behavior limited by social protocol are expected to be shared & respected is what type of relationship | social |
not a mutual relationship is what type of relationship | any combination |
between pt & health care team is what type of relationship | therapeutic |
goal directed is what type of relationship | any combination |
between co-workers of a profession is what type of relationship | professional |
involves the care/treatment of the pt by the health care team is what type of relationship | therapeutic |
behavior is guided by ethical code/policies of institution,common curtesy and good manners is what type of relationship | professional |
communication sent on ways others than by words | non-verbal |
communication in which words are written | written |
communication in which words are spoken aloud | oral |
communication using words | verbal |
eye contact by staring shows focus and isa desirable listening skill | false |
attention is shown by displaying openness using positive nonverbal communications and not interrupting | true |
receptiveness means that one is open minded toward the speaker/message | true |
arms folded tightly high on chest is what type of body language | negative |
pt: i hate waiting here care giver: you are frustrated w/waiting is what type of therapeutic communication | reflective |
i'm not sure i understand. are you saying that. is what type of therapeutic communication | clarifying |
unlawful threat to harm another physically | assault |
the carrying out of a physical threat | battery |
a statement made to a lawyer,dr or clergy in confidence | confidential communication |
the occurrence speaks for itself | doctrine of res ipsa loquitur |
master will answer for the acts of the servant | doctrine of respondeat superior |
governing rules of standards | ethics |
written defamation | libel |
improper,careless or ignorant treatment | malpractice |
1 who commences a legal action/suit to obtain a remedy for an injury. the complaining party | plaintiff |
spoken defamation of character | slander |
a legal wrong committed by 1 person involving injury to another person | tort |
being unqualified/inadequate to perform a duty/duties | incompetence |
lack of care/skills that any person in the same situation w/be expected to use | negligence |
state of being answerable/responsible | liability |
the expectation that an individual may be called to account for actions taken | accountability |
surgical conscience is the | ability to truly care about the pt |
the patients bill of rights has how many points | 12 |
attitude is the mental position for fact/state of mind | true |