SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PRACTICE EXAM

Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - correct answer-consistent communication Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? - correct answer-Radiologist A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice is the? - correct answer-American College of Surgeons The non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care organiations is the? - correct answer-The Joint Commission What is a proper job description? - correct 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? - correct answer-Circulator and ST in circulating role When was the first national certifying exam for the surgical technologist offered? - correct answer-Dec 1970 Indirect patient care is provided by which departments? - correct answer-administration, maintenance, housekeeping, food services, purchasing/central services, medical records