SUR 101 FINAL questions with
complete solutions
certification - correct answer ✔✔ acknowledgement by a private agency that a person has
achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skill
in 1967, The AORN published what book - correct answer ✔✔ Teaching the Operating Room
Technician
What is the surgical technologists professional organization - correct answer ✔✔ AST
What does the AST support - correct answer ✔✔ students and graduate surgical technologists
by maintaining practice standards, code of ethics, and code of conduct for ST, professional
journal, holds annual conference, etc.
Why is it important for ST students to become active members of the AST - correct answer ✔✔
to promote the standards of the profession
Accreditation - correct answer ✔✔ granted to a school only after a full on site evaluation of the
program and its facilities to ensure compliance with ARC/STSA standards
What oversees certification and credentialing of ST and ST first assistants, and is responsible for
the eligibility, granting, revoking, and denial of certification - correct answer ✔✔ NBSTA
Students who have graduated from schools accredited by the ______ or by _______ can sit for
the AST certification examination - correct answer ✔✔ CAAHEP, or ABHES
, What does certification demonstrate - correct answer ✔✔ standard of knowledge and
understanding of the principles of surgical technology
Who is eligible to take the certification - correct answer ✔✔ graduate of a ST program
accredited by CAAHEP, individual who currently or previously has been a CST, or accredited
military program graduate
______ provides resources for CE credits through its CE resources - correct answer ✔✔ AST
Continuing Education - correct answer ✔✔ provides an opportunity for professionals to improve
their knowledgr and competency
Level 1: Entry Level - correct answer ✔✔ after graduation through 1 year of employment
Level 2: Proficient - correct answer ✔✔ from 1 year of employment on. ST can assume greater
responsibilities in pt. care. May also participate in decision making with his or her peers and
seeks educational experience to advance practice skills
Level 3: Expert - correct answer ✔✔ advanced level practice in surgical equipment and highly
technical instrumentation. Capable of scrubbing complex cases in several specialties and takes
an active role in their planning. May be preceptor and also involved in acquiring new equipment
for the OR.
Scrub - correct answer ✔✔ traditional role of the individual who prepares and passes
instruments, medical supplies, medications, and equipment during the surgery
assistant circulator - correct answer ✔✔ non sterile team member, forms direct patient care,
obtains, delivers, and prepares the non sterile equipment
complete solutions
certification - correct answer ✔✔ acknowledgement by a private agency that a person has
achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skill
in 1967, The AORN published what book - correct answer ✔✔ Teaching the Operating Room
Technician
What is the surgical technologists professional organization - correct answer ✔✔ AST
What does the AST support - correct answer ✔✔ students and graduate surgical technologists
by maintaining practice standards, code of ethics, and code of conduct for ST, professional
journal, holds annual conference, etc.
Why is it important for ST students to become active members of the AST - correct answer ✔✔
to promote the standards of the profession
Accreditation - correct answer ✔✔ granted to a school only after a full on site evaluation of the
program and its facilities to ensure compliance with ARC/STSA standards
What oversees certification and credentialing of ST and ST first assistants, and is responsible for
the eligibility, granting, revoking, and denial of certification - correct answer ✔✔ NBSTA
Students who have graduated from schools accredited by the ______ or by _______ can sit for
the AST certification examination - correct answer ✔✔ CAAHEP, or ABHES
, What does certification demonstrate - correct answer ✔✔ standard of knowledge and
understanding of the principles of surgical technology
Who is eligible to take the certification - correct answer ✔✔ graduate of a ST program
accredited by CAAHEP, individual who currently or previously has been a CST, or accredited
military program graduate
______ provides resources for CE credits through its CE resources - correct answer ✔✔ AST
Continuing Education - correct answer ✔✔ provides an opportunity for professionals to improve
their knowledgr and competency
Level 1: Entry Level - correct answer ✔✔ after graduation through 1 year of employment
Level 2: Proficient - correct answer ✔✔ from 1 year of employment on. ST can assume greater
responsibilities in pt. care. May also participate in decision making with his or her peers and
seeks educational experience to advance practice skills
Level 3: Expert - correct answer ✔✔ advanced level practice in surgical equipment and highly
technical instrumentation. Capable of scrubbing complex cases in several specialties and takes
an active role in their planning. May be preceptor and also involved in acquiring new equipment
for the OR.
Scrub - correct answer ✔✔ traditional role of the individual who prepares and passes
instruments, medical supplies, medications, and equipment during the surgery
assistant circulator - correct answer ✔✔ non sterile team member, forms direct patient care,
obtains, delivers, and prepares the non sterile equipment
