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surg tech chapter 1
intro to surgical technology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acronym | a word formed by the initial letters of the principal components of a compound wor |
| ambulatory surgical facility | where patients are treated and released the same day. |
| ARC-ST | Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology |
| AST | Association of Surgical Technology |
| circulator | non sterile surgical team member who moves about the periphery of the sterile field. |
| competency | 1) skill, 2) ability, 3) statements that establish the level of skill or quality needed to be able to perform the job duties. |
| core- curriculum | the recommended appropriate curriculum template for an educational program that provides the expected base of knowledge. |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| elective | surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time. |
| emergent | surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short period of time. |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| intraoperative | occurs during surgical intervention. |
| The Joint Commission | an independent, non profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for Health Care Organizations. |
| NBSTSA | National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. |
| optional | surgical intervention that does not have to be performed in order to preserve life or limb. |
| postoperative | period of time after surgery when the patient is recovering |
| preceptor | Instructor or tutor who demonstrates the general rules of conduct, procedures, and guides the student while practicing or performing. |
| preoperative | period of time before the surgical procedure begins. |
| professionalism | an individual who has special education and experience in a given field and who meets certain competency-base and ethical criteria. |
| proprietary | organization or company that is owned by an individual or corporation with the intent of making a profit that is returned to the investors. |
| STSR | Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role |
| urgent | surgical pathology requiring treatment in a short period of time. |
| Vesalius | father of modern anatomy who openly challenged and corrected the scientific anatomical writings of Galen by dissecting cadavers to illustrate anatomy. |