CH 1 - INTRO TO SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGY EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Emergent - ANS Surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short time
period
1954 - ANS First book focused on OR technicians published
The Joint Commission - ANS Independent non-profit organization that develops standards
and performance criteria for health care organizations
Postoperative Duties (Case Management) - ANS Maintaining the sterile field until patient is
transferred, Disassembling the sterile field, Removing used instruments, equipment and
supplies from OR, Caring for and maintaining instruments and supplies following use, Preparing
the OR for next patient
Components of Communication - ANS Sender, Message, Receiver, Feedback
Effective Listening Skills - ANS Eye Contact, Receptive, Sensitive
HMO - Health Maintenance Organization - ANS Health care organization that acts as both
insurer and provider of medical services.
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, Diagnostic Imaging - ANS Preoperative diagnostic studies, Communication of studies and
findings to OR, Intraoperative studies, Stereotactic assistance, Postoperative studies
Insurance - ANS A contractual relationship that exists when one party or entity agrees to pay
another for specified loss or condition
World Health Organization - WHO - ANS Division of the United Nations that promotes health
activities worldwide
American College of Surgeons - ACS - ANS Professional organization dedicated to the
improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice
Urgent - ANS Surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively short period of time
1970 - ANS Certification selected over licensure & First exam given
Surgical Team Members - ANS Surgeon - Sterile, Surgical Technician - Sterile, Circulator -
Nonsterile, Anesthesiologist - Nonsterile, Surgical Assistant (First Assistant - optional)
ARC - ST - ANS Accreditation Review Committee on education in Surgical Technology
Three Types of Relationships - ANS Social, Professional, Therapeutic
Positive Body Language - ANS Eye Contact, Smiling , Arms Unfolded, Head nodding in
agreement
Board of Directors / Trustees - ANS Establish hospital philosophy and policies.
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TECHNOLOGY EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Emergent - ANS Surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short time
period
1954 - ANS First book focused on OR technicians published
The Joint Commission - ANS Independent non-profit organization that develops standards
and performance criteria for health care organizations
Postoperative Duties (Case Management) - ANS Maintaining the sterile field until patient is
transferred, Disassembling the sterile field, Removing used instruments, equipment and
supplies from OR, Caring for and maintaining instruments and supplies following use, Preparing
the OR for next patient
Components of Communication - ANS Sender, Message, Receiver, Feedback
Effective Listening Skills - ANS Eye Contact, Receptive, Sensitive
HMO - Health Maintenance Organization - ANS Health care organization that acts as both
insurer and provider of medical services.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Diagnostic Imaging - ANS Preoperative diagnostic studies, Communication of studies and
findings to OR, Intraoperative studies, Stereotactic assistance, Postoperative studies
Insurance - ANS A contractual relationship that exists when one party or entity agrees to pay
another for specified loss or condition
World Health Organization - WHO - ANS Division of the United Nations that promotes health
activities worldwide
American College of Surgeons - ACS - ANS Professional organization dedicated to the
improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice
Urgent - ANS Surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively short period of time
1970 - ANS Certification selected over licensure & First exam given
Surgical Team Members - ANS Surgeon - Sterile, Surgical Technician - Sterile, Circulator -
Nonsterile, Anesthesiologist - Nonsterile, Surgical Assistant (First Assistant - optional)
ARC - ST - ANS Accreditation Review Committee on education in Surgical Technology
Three Types of Relationships - ANS Social, Professional, Therapeutic
Positive Body Language - ANS Eye Contact, Smiling , Arms Unfolded, Head nodding in
agreement
Board of Directors / Trustees - ANS Establish hospital philosophy and policies.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
