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What is an example of the interaction between personal and professional life? The nature
of the OR results in some isolation from the general public
Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? consistent
communication
What tasks belongs to the medical records department? maintains and verifies all patient
records, trascription of history and phsyical, requires proper signature, may provide past medical
records when needed
Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? Radiologist
A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards
of surgical education and practice is the? American College of Surgeons
The non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care
organiations is the? The Joint Commission
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What is a proper job description? Provides a job title, definition, specified requirements,
duties and tasks, and designation of ones immediate supervisor
Which OR team member is responsible for opening sterile supplies onto the field DURING a
surgical procedure? Circulator and ST in circulating role
Surgical technologists are employed most often in which are of the hospital? Surgery
department
When was the first national certifying exam for the surgical technologist offered? Dec
1970
Indirect patient care is provided by which departments? administration, maintenance,
housekeeping, food services, purchasing/central services, medical records
The certification exam for surgical techs is given by what entity National Board of
Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants
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The surgical technologist serving in the traditional role is called the? Scrub tech or STSR
Accreditation is a term that applies to? Programs
Hospital philosophy and policy are usually determined by the ? Board of Trustees
A CRNA is part of what OR group non sterile anesthesia dept
A contractual relatinship and mutual benefit that exist when one party or entity agrees to pay
another for a specified loss or condition is known as? insurance
Medicare is a program administered by the federal government through which agency
CMS
The __ is a division of the United Nations that promotes health activites worldwide?
World Health Organization
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What entity accredits surgical technology programs? Commission Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs
A general description of the abilities needed to perform a job is known as? competencies
What term defines the relationship among coworker, surgeon, and other health care providers?
professional
What term defines the relationship among the surgical technologist, the patient, and the patient's
family? therapeutic
According to the text, which factor is a key component in developing relationships?
communication
According to the text, what is key to teamwork among health care providers?
communication