intro to surg tech unit 1 test questions
with verified answers
emergent - correct answer ✔✔surgery performed when the patient’s life or wellbeing is in
jeopardy.
urgent - correct answer ✔✔surgery that can wait until the patient is medically stable, but
should generally be done within 24-48 hrs
elective - correct answer ✔✔surgery that is planned, non-emergent. may be medically required
optional - correct answer ✔✔cosmetic
ARC/STSA - correct answer ✔✔Accreditation Review Council on Educating in Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting.
recommends accreditation of surgical technology programs
NBSTSA - correct answer ✔✔National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting
creates and distributes certification exam
AST - correct answer ✔✔Association of Surgical Technologist
gives code of ethics, standards of practice, and job description
AORN - correct answer ✔✔Association of Operating Room Nurses
leader in advocating for excellence in preoperative practice and healthcare
with verified answers
emergent - correct answer ✔✔surgery performed when the patient’s life or wellbeing is in
jeopardy.
urgent - correct answer ✔✔surgery that can wait until the patient is medically stable, but
should generally be done within 24-48 hrs
elective - correct answer ✔✔surgery that is planned, non-emergent. may be medically required
optional - correct answer ✔✔cosmetic
ARC/STSA - correct answer ✔✔Accreditation Review Council on Educating in Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting.
recommends accreditation of surgical technology programs
NBSTSA - correct answer ✔✔National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting
creates and distributes certification exam
AST - correct answer ✔✔Association of Surgical Technologist
gives code of ethics, standards of practice, and job description
AORN - correct answer ✔✔Association of Operating Room Nurses
leader in advocating for excellence in preoperative practice and healthcare