TEST BANK SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR
THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: A
POSITIVE CARE APPROACH, 5TH EDITION
BY ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGISTS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
2026|2027 | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100%
CORRECT | GRADED A+| PASS
GUARANTEED
Direct current (DC) - ANSWER indicates electrical current that flows in one
direction from the negative pole to the positive pole; batteries are a common
example
Four components of a DC circuit - ANSWER source of electricity (e.g.,
battery), conductor (e.g., wire from the source to load), control device (e.g.,
switch), load (e.g., bulb, heater, or other load)
.
What is the significance of maintaining patient confidentiality? - ANSWER It is
a fundamental ethical obligation in healthcare to protect patient privacy.
What is the importance of effective communication in surgical technology? -
ANSWER To ensure clear and accurate information exchange among the
surgical team and with patients.
,hardware - ANSWER the overall term used to describe the components of any
computing device that can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including the
central processing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and memory storage devices
booting - ANSWER The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes
referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU) - ANSWER silicon chip located within the case;
coordinates operations of computer, manages computer systems, and facilitates
exchange of date with computer memory
ports - ANSWER usually located in back of case, but could be located in front
or top; serve as attachment points for computer components (keyboard, speakers,
printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots - ANSWER back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
network or Ethernet card - ANSWER internal or installed in expansion slot;
provides ability to communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive - ANSWER internal; stores information on long term basis, can be
magnetic or solid-state
American College of Surgeons (ACS) - ANSWER professional organization
dedicated to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting
standards for surgical education and practice
,American Medical Association (AMA) - ANSWER professional organization
dedicated to ensuring sustainable physician practices that result in better health
outcomes for patients
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - ANSWER national
organization that oversees the development and use of recognized standards that
directly impact businesses in nearly every sector, including health care
Association for Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) -
ANSWER international professional organization for infection preventionists
(IPs), many IPs are employed within health care institutions and also serve as
educators, researchers, consultants, and clinical scientists; the mission of the
organization is to promote wellness and worldwide infection prevention
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) -
ANSWER nonprofit organization involved in the development, management,
and use of safe and effective medical technology and devices
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - ANSWER nonprofit
professional organization that represents the interests of perioperative nurses by
establishing standards in nursing education and clinical practice
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - ANSWER U.S.
government organization under the federal Department of Health and Human
Services that works with states and other partners to provide a system of health
surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism),
implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain international health statistics
, Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS) - ANSWER consists of
seven health organizations, including AST, that promote excellence in surgical
patient safety
Emergency Services Advanced Registry for Volunteer Health Professionals
(ESAR-VHP) - ANSWER federal program to support states and territories in
establishing standardized volunteer registration programs for disaster and public
health and medical emergencies; the program, administered on the state level,
verifies health professionals' identification and credentials so that they can respond
more quickly when disaster strikes
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - ANSWER agency of the U.S.
government charged with protecting human health and the environment by writing
and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - ANSWER agency of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services responsible for promoting public health
through the regulation food safety, tobacco products, medications, blood
transfusions, medical devices, and cosmetics
The Joint Commission - ANSWER independent, nonprofit national
organization that develops standards and accredits health care organizations in the
U.S.
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) - ANSWER national network of volunteers
organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities; the MRC
network consists of community-based units and volunteers located throughout the
United States and its territories
THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: A
POSITIVE CARE APPROACH, 5TH EDITION
BY ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGISTS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
2026|2027 | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100%
CORRECT | GRADED A+| PASS
GUARANTEED
Direct current (DC) - ANSWER indicates electrical current that flows in one
direction from the negative pole to the positive pole; batteries are a common
example
Four components of a DC circuit - ANSWER source of electricity (e.g.,
battery), conductor (e.g., wire from the source to load), control device (e.g.,
switch), load (e.g., bulb, heater, or other load)
.
What is the significance of maintaining patient confidentiality? - ANSWER It is
a fundamental ethical obligation in healthcare to protect patient privacy.
What is the importance of effective communication in surgical technology? -
ANSWER To ensure clear and accurate information exchange among the
surgical team and with patients.
,hardware - ANSWER the overall term used to describe the components of any
computing device that can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including the
central processing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and memory storage devices
booting - ANSWER The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes
referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU) - ANSWER silicon chip located within the case;
coordinates operations of computer, manages computer systems, and facilitates
exchange of date with computer memory
ports - ANSWER usually located in back of case, but could be located in front
or top; serve as attachment points for computer components (keyboard, speakers,
printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots - ANSWER back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
network or Ethernet card - ANSWER internal or installed in expansion slot;
provides ability to communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive - ANSWER internal; stores information on long term basis, can be
magnetic or solid-state
American College of Surgeons (ACS) - ANSWER professional organization
dedicated to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting
standards for surgical education and practice
,American Medical Association (AMA) - ANSWER professional organization
dedicated to ensuring sustainable physician practices that result in better health
outcomes for patients
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - ANSWER national
organization that oversees the development and use of recognized standards that
directly impact businesses in nearly every sector, including health care
Association for Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) -
ANSWER international professional organization for infection preventionists
(IPs), many IPs are employed within health care institutions and also serve as
educators, researchers, consultants, and clinical scientists; the mission of the
organization is to promote wellness and worldwide infection prevention
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) -
ANSWER nonprofit organization involved in the development, management,
and use of safe and effective medical technology and devices
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - ANSWER nonprofit
professional organization that represents the interests of perioperative nurses by
establishing standards in nursing education and clinical practice
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - ANSWER U.S.
government organization under the federal Department of Health and Human
Services that works with states and other partners to provide a system of health
surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism),
implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain international health statistics
, Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS) - ANSWER consists of
seven health organizations, including AST, that promote excellence in surgical
patient safety
Emergency Services Advanced Registry for Volunteer Health Professionals
(ESAR-VHP) - ANSWER federal program to support states and territories in
establishing standardized volunteer registration programs for disaster and public
health and medical emergencies; the program, administered on the state level,
verifies health professionals' identification and credentials so that they can respond
more quickly when disaster strikes
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - ANSWER agency of the U.S.
government charged with protecting human health and the environment by writing
and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - ANSWER agency of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services responsible for promoting public health
through the regulation food safety, tobacco products, medications, blood
transfusions, medical devices, and cosmetics
The Joint Commission - ANSWER independent, nonprofit national
organization that develops standards and accredits health care organizations in the
U.S.
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) - ANSWER national network of volunteers
organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities; the MRC
network consists of community-based units and volunteers located throughout the
United States and its territories
