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Surgical Technologist Ch 1, 3, 4 Exam Study
Guide.
Allied health professional - answer✔A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but
focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices.
AMA - answer✔American Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs whose
mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations
AORN - answer✔Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses. AKA
Association of Operating Room Nurses
AST - answer✔Association of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the standards of
patient care and profession
Certification - answer✔Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.
Continuing education - answer✔AKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning
process in an individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.
CST - answer✔Certified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CST-CFA - answer✔Certified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist with
advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam
Licensure - answer✔Professional 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? - answer✔TS -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? - answer✔2-4 year
college programs, military, and certificate programs
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Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing education? -
answer✔You 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? - answer✔hospitals,
surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.
What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her certification? -
answer✔Need 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? -
answer✔To 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? - answer✔To 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 - answer✔a. 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: - answer✔a. Technologist
b. scrub
c. circulator
d. surgeon
Answer: C
The surgical technologist who works in a hospital or other facility that provides 24-hour care is usually
required to: - answer✔A. Take a break every hour
B. Take emergency call
C. Work a 24-hour shift
D. Work overtime
Answer: B
11/05/2024 12:06 PM
Surgical Technologist Ch 1, 3, 4 Exam Study
Guide.
Allied health professional - answer✔A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but
focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices.
AMA - answer✔American Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs whose
mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations
AORN - answer✔Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses. AKA
Association of Operating Room Nurses
AST - answer✔Association of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the standards of
patient care and profession
Certification - answer✔Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.
Continuing education - answer✔AKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning
process in an individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.
CST - answer✔Certified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CST-CFA - answer✔Certified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist with
advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam
Licensure - answer✔Professional 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? - answer✔TS -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? - answer✔2-4 year
college programs, military, and certificate programs
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/05/2024 12:06 PM
Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing education? -
answer✔You 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? - answer✔hospitals,
surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.
What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her certification? -
answer✔Need 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? -
answer✔To 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? - answer✔To 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 - answer✔a. 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: - answer✔a. Technologist
b. scrub
c. circulator
d. surgeon
Answer: C
The surgical technologist who works in a hospital or other facility that provides 24-hour care is usually
required to: - answer✔A. Take a break every hour
B. Take emergency call
C. Work a 24-hour shift
D. Work overtime
Answer: B
