Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
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Establishes, maintains, and promotes quality standards for education programs in surgical
technology and surgical first assisting. It recommends accreditation of surgical technology
programs and does all the review. ARC/ST
A "non sterile" surgical team member who is responsible for many different hospital tasks,
including direct patient care. He or she does not directly contact any sterile instruments, supplies
or equipment. Circulator
The surgical technologist in the non sterile role of the surgical team responsible for monitoring
the conditions in the operating room that are related to patient care, safety, documentation,
distribution of sterile supplies, and counts. Assistant Circulator
Surgical technologists are often asked to act as _ , teaching others while scrubbing. Requires
patience and a willingness to share knowledge and experience. Preceptor
The professional association for surgical technologists that strives to uphold and support the
standards of patient care and the profession. The association supports students and graduate
, Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
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surgical technologists through its many services and publications. AST (Association of
Surgical Technologists)
Accredits health science programs, including those for surgical technology and grants program
accreditation. CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs)
Certification by examination is available for qualified surgical technologists through the _.
NBSTSA
A surgical technologist who has successfully passed the certification examination given by the
NBSTSA. CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
A surgical technologist with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification
examination for surgical first assistants. He or she is able to assist in surgical procedures to
retract tissue and aid in exposure, homostasis (control hemorrhage), closure of tissue planes
(suturing or stapling), and other intraoperative techniques while under the supervision of the
surgeon. CST - CFA (Certified Surgical Technologist - Certified First Assist)
, Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
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Responsible for all certification - related decisions, such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation,
as well as developing the certification examination. Formally known as LCC - ST
NBSTSA (Nation Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
Have particular attributes - attitudes and behaviors - that reflect a high standard of accountability,
ethics, honesty, and respect for people. This is just as important as all the other knowledge and
skills a person acquire as a surgical technologist. Professional
This individual develops and implements educational programs, and in - service (informational
training on new products or techniques) within the department. OR Nurse Educator
The accrediting organization for hospitals and other health care facilities in the United States.
JCAHO (The Joint Commission)
Role and name commonly applied to the surgical technologist or licensed nurse in the sterile
scrub role during surgery. Scrub
May incise or remove tissue, insert sutures, clamp and manipulate tissues, remove fluids from
the incision site, and many other tasks. First Assistant
, Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
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Performs tasks that do not involve cutting into or removing tissue. Some tasks include
maintaining retraction on tissues, applying wound dressings at the close of surgery, cutting
sutures that have been placed by the surgeon, and irrigating the surgical wounds, especially in
Microsurgery. Second Assistant
Is licensed to deliver anesthesia after achieving a Master of Science degree in nursing and
obtaining certification in anesthesia. CRNA
Category of surgery not required in order to preserve life.
Ex: Rhytidectomy Optional
Category of surgery that does not have to be performed immediately. It can be scheduled for a
later time.
Ex: Torn Meniscus Elective
Category of surgery that requires treatment within a short period of time.
Ex: Unruptured Ectopic Pregnancy Urgent
Exam Review Questions And Answers
Establishes, maintains, and promotes quality standards for education programs in surgical
technology and surgical first assisting. It recommends accreditation of surgical technology
programs and does all the review. ARC/ST
A "non sterile" surgical team member who is responsible for many different hospital tasks,
including direct patient care. He or she does not directly contact any sterile instruments, supplies
or equipment. Circulator
The surgical technologist in the non sterile role of the surgical team responsible for monitoring
the conditions in the operating room that are related to patient care, safety, documentation,
distribution of sterile supplies, and counts. Assistant Circulator
Surgical technologists are often asked to act as _ , teaching others while scrubbing. Requires
patience and a willingness to share knowledge and experience. Preceptor
The professional association for surgical technologists that strives to uphold and support the
standards of patient care and the profession. The association supports students and graduate
, Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
Exam Review Questions And Answers
surgical technologists through its many services and publications. AST (Association of
Surgical Technologists)
Accredits health science programs, including those for surgical technology and grants program
accreditation. CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs)
Certification by examination is available for qualified surgical technologists through the _.
NBSTSA
A surgical technologist who has successfully passed the certification examination given by the
NBSTSA. CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
A surgical technologist with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification
examination for surgical first assistants. He or she is able to assist in surgical procedures to
retract tissue and aid in exposure, homostasis (control hemorrhage), closure of tissue planes
(suturing or stapling), and other intraoperative techniques while under the supervision of the
surgeon. CST - CFA (Certified Surgical Technologist - Certified First Assist)
, Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
Exam Review Questions And Answers
Responsible for all certification - related decisions, such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation,
as well as developing the certification examination. Formally known as LCC - ST
NBSTSA (Nation Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
Have particular attributes - attitudes and behaviors - that reflect a high standard of accountability,
ethics, honesty, and respect for people. This is just as important as all the other knowledge and
skills a person acquire as a surgical technologist. Professional
This individual develops and implements educational programs, and in - service (informational
training on new products or techniques) within the department. OR Nurse Educator
The accrediting organization for hospitals and other health care facilities in the United States.
JCAHO (The Joint Commission)
Role and name commonly applied to the surgical technologist or licensed nurse in the sterile
scrub role during surgery. Scrub
May incise or remove tissue, insert sutures, clamp and manipulate tissues, remove fluids from
the incision site, and many other tasks. First Assistant
, Fundamental of Surgical Technology Final
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Performs tasks that do not involve cutting into or removing tissue. Some tasks include
maintaining retraction on tissues, applying wound dressings at the close of surgery, cutting
sutures that have been placed by the surgeon, and irrigating the surgical wounds, especially in
Microsurgery. Second Assistant
Is licensed to deliver anesthesia after achieving a Master of Science degree in nursing and
obtaining certification in anesthesia. CRNA
Category of surgery not required in order to preserve life.
Ex: Rhytidectomy Optional
Category of surgery that does not have to be performed immediately. It can be scheduled for a
later time.
Ex: Torn Meniscus Elective
Category of surgery that requires treatment within a short period of time.
Ex: Unruptured Ectopic Pregnancy Urgent
