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.

Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology

Association of Surgical Technology

non sterile surgical team member who moves about the periphery of the sterile field.

1) skill, 2) ability, 3) statements that establish the level of skill or quality needed to be able to perform the job duties.

the recommended appropriate curriculum template for an educational program that provides the expected base of knowledge.

surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time.

surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short period of time.

Health Maintenance Organization

occurs during surgical intervention.

an independent, non profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for Health Care Organizations.

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

surgical intervention that does not have to be performed in order to preserve life or limb.

period of time after surgery when the patient is recovering

Instructor or tutor who demonstrates the general rules of conduct, procedures, and guides the student while practicing or performing.

period of time before the surgical procedure begins.

an individual who has special education and experience in a given field and who meets certain competency-base and ethical criteria.

organization or company that is owned by an individual or corporation with the intent of making a profit that is returned to the investors.

Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role

surgical pathology requiring treatment in a short period of time.

father of modern anatomy who openly challenged and corrected the scientific anatomical writings of Galen by dissecting cadavers to illustrate anatomy.

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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.

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