Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
professional traits What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency,
teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST?
A) professional traits
B) legal doctrines
C) college prerequisites
D) religious philosophies
World War II After which of the following military conflicts did Great Britain and the
United States begin to train and employ allied health professionals predominantly in the scrub
role in surgery?
A) Civil War
B) Revolutionary War
C) World War II
D) Vietnam War
general surgeon Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat diseases
of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, and thyroid gland?
,Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
A) gynecologist
B) general surgeon
C) endocrinologist
D) urological surgeon
tightly folded arms Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive
as a negative attitude from a team member?
A) head nodding in agreement
B) direct eye contact
C) tightly folded arms
D) leaning toward patient
collaborative According to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type of
environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient
outcomes?
A) technological
B) collaborative
C) fast-paced
,Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
D) corporate
maintenance and biomed Which department would provide services for repair of broken
equipment or to do routine preventive checks?
A) maintenance and biomed
B) risk management
C) diagnostic imaging
D) environmental services
surgical conscience Which term describes the surgical technologist's foundational
commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair treatment, cost containment, and
attention to the highest level of surgical patient care?
A) surgical conscience
B) policy and procedure
C) aseptic principles
D) job description
Roentgen Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine?
, Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
A) Roentgen
B) Celsius
C) Jenner
D) Lister
director What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name?
A) dietitian
B) pharmacist
C) director
D) dentist
circulating RN Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily
responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the post-
anesthesia care unit (PACU)?
A) circulating RN
B) anesthesia provider
C) surgical technologist
D) surgeon
And Answers
professional traits What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency,
teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST?
A) professional traits
B) legal doctrines
C) college prerequisites
D) religious philosophies
World War II After which of the following military conflicts did Great Britain and the
United States begin to train and employ allied health professionals predominantly in the scrub
role in surgery?
A) Civil War
B) Revolutionary War
C) World War II
D) Vietnam War
general surgeon Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat diseases
of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, and thyroid gland?
,Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
A) gynecologist
B) general surgeon
C) endocrinologist
D) urological surgeon
tightly folded arms Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive
as a negative attitude from a team member?
A) head nodding in agreement
B) direct eye contact
C) tightly folded arms
D) leaning toward patient
collaborative According to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type of
environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient
outcomes?
A) technological
B) collaborative
C) fast-paced
,Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
D) corporate
maintenance and biomed Which department would provide services for repair of broken
equipment or to do routine preventive checks?
A) maintenance and biomed
B) risk management
C) diagnostic imaging
D) environmental services
surgical conscience Which term describes the surgical technologist's foundational
commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair treatment, cost containment, and
attention to the highest level of surgical patient care?
A) surgical conscience
B) policy and procedure
C) aseptic principles
D) job description
Roentgen Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine?
, Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Questions
And Answers
A) Roentgen
B) Celsius
C) Jenner
D) Lister
director What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name?
A) dietitian
B) pharmacist
C) director
D) dentist
circulating RN Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily
responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the post-
anesthesia care unit (PACU)?
A) circulating RN
B) anesthesia provider
C) surgical technologist
D) surgeon
