Surgical Technologist Ch 1, 3,
4, Questions and Answers
Updated 2026
Allied health professional - AnswerA profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing
but focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices.
AMA - AnswerAmerican Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs whose
mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations
AORN - AnswerAssociation of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses. AKA
Association of Operating Room Nurses
AST - AnswerAssociation of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the standards of
patient care and profession
Certification - AnswerAcknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.
Continuing education - AnswerAKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning
process in an individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.
CST - AnswerCertified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CST-CFA - AnswerCertified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist with
advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam
Licensure - AnswerProfessional status, granted by state government, which defines the limits (scope)
of practice and regulates those who hold a license
what are the differences between the titles TSC and CST? - AnswerTS -C= tech in surgery - certified -
military
CST=certified surgical technologist get certified through nbstsa
, what are the educational options for students who want to be surgical technologists? - Answer2-4
year college programs, military, and certificate programs
Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing education? -
AnswerYou always can learn something new. A way to keep current with skills and practices.
Name three areas of potential employment for a graduate surgical technologist? - Answerhospitals,
surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.
What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her certification? -
AnswerNeed to earn 60 credits of continuing education in the allotted time frame.; every 4 years.
What are the educational requirements for a surgical technologist to become a surgical first
assistant? - AnswerTo be certified as an entry-level surgical tech, graduate from a nbstsa recognized
surgical first assisting program.
Why must a surgical technologist have good organizational skills? - AnswerTo keep sterile field and be
prepared for anything that the surgeon asks. You also want to be quick and efficient.
the stated goals of a career ladder include all of the following except - Answera. improve patient care
b. promote accountability
c. encourage employer negotiation of the surgical technologist
d. encourage employers to provide a standard salary for surgical technologist
D is the answer
the non-sterile member of the surgical team is called the: - Answera. Technologist
b. scrub
c. circulator
d. surgeon
Answer: C
4, Questions and Answers
Updated 2026
Allied health professional - AnswerA profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing
but focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices.
AMA - AnswerAmerican Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs whose
mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations
AORN - AnswerAssociation of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses. AKA
Association of Operating Room Nurses
AST - AnswerAssociation of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the standards of
patient care and profession
Certification - AnswerAcknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.
Continuing education - AnswerAKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning
process in an individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.
CST - AnswerCertified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CST-CFA - AnswerCertified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist with
advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam
Licensure - AnswerProfessional status, granted by state government, which defines the limits (scope)
of practice and regulates those who hold a license
what are the differences between the titles TSC and CST? - AnswerTS -C= tech in surgery - certified -
military
CST=certified surgical technologist get certified through nbstsa
, what are the educational options for students who want to be surgical technologists? - Answer2-4
year college programs, military, and certificate programs
Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing education? -
AnswerYou always can learn something new. A way to keep current with skills and practices.
Name three areas of potential employment for a graduate surgical technologist? - Answerhospitals,
surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.
What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her certification? -
AnswerNeed to earn 60 credits of continuing education in the allotted time frame.; every 4 years.
What are the educational requirements for a surgical technologist to become a surgical first
assistant? - AnswerTo be certified as an entry-level surgical tech, graduate from a nbstsa recognized
surgical first assisting program.
Why must a surgical technologist have good organizational skills? - AnswerTo keep sterile field and be
prepared for anything that the surgeon asks. You also want to be quick and efficient.
the stated goals of a career ladder include all of the following except - Answera. improve patient care
b. promote accountability
c. encourage employer negotiation of the surgical technologist
d. encourage employers to provide a standard salary for surgical technologist
D is the answer
the non-sterile member of the surgical team is called the: - Answera. Technologist
b. scrub
c. circulator
d. surgeon
Answer: C
