Surgical Tech. Chapter 1 Questions and Correct Verified Answers

What war help shed light to the profession of surgical technologist? WWII Why was there a need for surgical technologist after WWII? Injured soldiers What association was developed during the Korean War? Association of Operating Room Technicians (AORT) In 1968 the Association of Operating Room Nurses developed what? Association of Operating Room Technicians What year was the first certification exam administered? 1970 In 1973 the AORT became what? AST What is the difference between certification and licensed? Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers Top Mark !!! Certification is voluntary and licensed is required for the job. Who is the AST certified through? NBSTSA What is the scrub role (STSR)? 1. Sterile team 2. Scrubbed/gowned/gloved 3. Delivers direct surgical care 4. Protects and maintains a sterile field What is the circulator/assistant role? 1. Nonsterile team 2. Shares some responsibilities as an RN 3. Deliever/prepare nonsterile equipment 4. Perform pre-surgical duties American Medical Association (AMA) Professional physician organization that focuses its efforts on professional and public health issues. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National organization that establishes recognized standards that directly impact businesses and professions in nearly every sector, including health care. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers Top Mark !!! professional organization that represents an international alliance of members to increase the understanding and use of medical instrumentation through effective standards. Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) professional organization of OR nurses dedicated to the improvement of patient care by elevating educatio