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Jones Midterm Study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which organization develops national certification exams for surgical technologist and surgical first assistant? | NBSTSA |
| After which of the following military conflicts did Great Britain and there US start to train and employ allied health professionals in the scrub role? | WW2 |
| Which term describes the surgical technologist foundational commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair, treatment, cost containment, and attention to the highest level of surgical patient care. | Surgical Conscience |
| In or by which of the four components of communication would listening take place? | Receiver |
| Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or with a short period of time, for example a torn meniscus repair? | Elective |
| Which of the following surgical team members would be primary responsible for maintaining the patients operative record and transporting the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) | Circulating RN |
| Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team member? | Tightly folded arms |
| Which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative phase? | CST |
| Surgical Tech responsibilities include all EXCEPT | Wound closure |
| Anesthesia responsibilities include all EXCEPT | Care for specimen |
| All of these helped bring surgery in the modern world EXCEPT | Sterile instruments |
| Which of the following department is responsible for safety checks for all hospital equipment | Biomed |
| What professional would have DO after their name? | Physician |
| What do conscientiousness, problem solving skills competency, teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST? | Professional traits |
| A medical device or piece of surgical equipment that fails must be taken out of service and any patient injury reported to: | FDA |
| Surgical technologist and other allied health professionals in preoperative services work under the direction of which hospital administrator. | Director of Nursing (DON) |
| Which of the following developed the first techniques for surgical asepsis? | Lister |
| Which of the following symbols on the association of surgical technologist (AST) logo represents the surgical technologist performing various roles in surgery? | Black/Blue triangle |
| Which term describes the relationship between the surgical technologist and the patient or patients family | Therapeutic |
| Which of the following term is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately such as a total hip replacement. | Elective |
| The CST and CSFA credentials are registered trademark of which organization? | NBSTSA |
| Federal organization responsible or disease outbreak containment and NBSP | CDC |
| Develops and monitors standard for health care facilities | The joint commission |
| Organization that regulates food, medicine, and blood | FDA |
| Agency that prevents work injuries | OSHA |
| Dedicated to improve surgical technologist education and practice | AST |
| Promotes international health and well-being | WHO |
| Accredits surgical technologist programs | CAAHEP |
| AORN | Group of OR nurses improve patient care by evaluating education/standards |
| The clinical ladder its a great resource for ST to gain responsible and recognition | TRUE |
| Some STs do not work in the operating room instead they choose to work in materials management or equipment sales | TRUE |
| The board of directors are the highest level of management | TRUE |
| Stopping and listening to a message from the attending surgeon is considered a waste if time when the ST is setting up for an important case | FALSE |
| The dark ages were a time of progress and revolution | FALSE |
| An ST musty be honest, moral and be of high character | TRUE |
| When using a PPO health insurance, a primary care referral is NOT necessary | TRUE |
| The surgical technologist reports directly to the CEO | FALSE |
| The chief of staff in charge of all medical departments | TRUE |
| An example of positive behavior is eye rolling and smiling | FALSE |
| Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma | Patient privacy |
| Which of the following is NOT a form of individual professional credentialing that protects and public from unqualified health care providers? | Clinical ladder |
| Verification that educational programs meet minimum accreditation standards is done by: | CAAHEP |
| The best assurance of safe and individual professional behavior but the CST or CSFA is a well-developement, unyielding | Surgical conscience |
| Which type of legal action is MOST likely in cases involving tort law and operating room personal | Civil |
| Which of the following terms meets the following definition: a voluntary and informed act in which one party gives permission to another party to "touch" | Consent |
| What is establishing a neutral zone designed to do? | Prevents sharps injuries during surgical procedures |
| Which government agency has authority as outline in the safe medical device act? | FDA |
| The first surgical technologist performs intraoperative task under the broad delegatory authority of the | Surgeon |
| All of the following must be on the surgical consent except | RN and Surgical Tech Name |
| A special consent form would be required for which of the following situations during a hospital admission | Hernia repair |
| The best assurance od safe and individual professional behavior by the CST or CSFA is a well developed and unwavering | Surgical conscience |
| All of the following carry the force of state or national legal enforcement EXCEPT: | Implementation of n neutral zone |
| Which member of the surgical team is ultimately responsible for obtaining a written, informed surgical consent from the patient | Surgeon |
| The Patient first | Aeger Primo |
| Instructions for care left in case patient become incapacitated | Advance directive |
| Person who started a lawsuit | Plaintiff |
| Assessment of education programs to ensure quality | Accreditation |
| Above all do no harm | Primum non nocere |
| Act without written consent | implied consent |
| Severe permanent harm/death to patient or staff | Sentinel event |
| Cause by healthcare worker | iatrogenic injury |
| Permission for invasive procedure and all surgeries | Special consent |
| The activities a healthcare provider is permitted to perform | Scope of practice |
| Act that causes fear, no contact | Assault |
| Leaving a patient in you care without being relieved | Abandonment |
| Harmful contact without consent | Battery |
| Permission for basic medical care | General consent |
| A patient can not make a formal HIPPA complaint | FALSE |
| A patient is defined as a person seeking healthcare | TRUE |
| One must follow asepsis or sterile technique is one of the AST code of conduct | TRUE |
| An oral statement that is meant to damage another individual reputation is called slander | TRUE |
| A general consent is the preferred consent for a surgical intervention | FALSE |
| A surgical technologist scope of practice is set by the surgeon | FALSE |
| A surgical technologist has a right to carry personal malpractice insurance | TRUE |
| Respondent superior means the employer is responsible for the action of its employees | TRUE |
| As a CST your professional code of conduct is set by the AST code of ethics | TRUE |
| A surgical technologist who takes a picture of a patient and posts it on their Facebook page can be sued for violation of HIPPA and invasion privacy | TRUE |
| Errors in chart documentation should be erased to prevent confusion | FALSE |
| Captain of the ship doctrine holds the surgeon accountable for all actions of the surgical team | FALSE |
| Durable power of attorney and living will are examples of proper directives in healthcare | FALSE |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the "five stages of grief" | Eustress |
| Which of the following levels of Maslow hierarchy of needs is the pinnacle and can be accomplished by only when all other needs are met | Self-Actualization |
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