SURGICAL TECH STUDY GUIDE FOR CST EXAM questions with correct answers

What is an example of the interaction between personal and professional life? - Answer The nature of the OR results in some isolation from the general public Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - Answer consistent communication What tasks belongs to the medical records department? - Answer maintains and verifies all patient records, trascription of history and phsyical, requires proper signature, may provide past medical records when needed Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? - Answer Radiologist A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice is the? - Answer American College of Surgeons The non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care organiations is the? - Answer The Joint Commission What is a proper job description? - Answer Provides a job title, definition, specified requirements, duties and tasks, and designation of ones immediate supervisor Which OR team member is responsible for opening sterile supplies onto the field DURING a surgical procedure? - Answer Circulator and ST in circulating role