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Surgical Technologist Ch 1, 3, 4,
Questions and Correct Verified Answers
Allied health professional
✓ A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but focuses on
an expertise set apart from those practices.
AMA
✓ American Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs
whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations
AORN
✓ Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses.
AKA Association of Operating Room Nurses
AST
✓ Association of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the
standards of patient care and profession
Certification
✓ Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.
Continuing education
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✓ AKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an
individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.
CST
✓ Certified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by
the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CST-CFA
✓ Certified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist
with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam
Licensure
✓ 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?
✓ 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?
✓ 2-4 year college programs, military, and certificate programs
Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing
education?
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✓ 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?
✓ hospitals, surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.
What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her
certification?
✓ 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?
✓ 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?
✓ 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
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Surgical Technologist Ch 1, 3, 4,
Questions and Correct Verified Answers
Allied health professional
✓ A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but focuses on
an expertise set apart from those practices.
AMA
✓ American Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs
whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations
AORN
✓ Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses.
AKA Association of Operating Room Nurses
AST
✓ Association of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the
standards of patient care and profession
Certification
✓ Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.
Continuing education
Top Mark !!!
, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ AKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an
individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.
CST
✓ Certified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by
the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CST-CFA
✓ Certified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist
with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam
Licensure
✓ 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?
✓ 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?
✓ 2-4 year college programs, military, and certificate programs
Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing
education?
Top Mark !!!
, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ 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?
✓ hospitals, surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.
What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her
certification?
✓ 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?
✓ 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?
✓ 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
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