Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Surgical Technology: Chapters 1-4 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass professional traits - What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST? A) professional traits B) legal doctrines C) college prerequisites D) religious philosophies World War II - After which of the following military conflicts did Great Britain and the United States begin to train and employ allied health professionals predominantly in the scrub role in surgery? A) Civil War B) Revolutionary War C) World War II D) Vietnam War 2Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 general surgeon - Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat diseases of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, and thyroid gland? A) gynecologist B) general surgeon C) endocrinologist D) urological surgeon tightly folded arms - Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team member? A) head nodding in agreement B) direct eye contact C) tightly folded arms D) leaning toward patient collaborative - According to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type of environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient outcomes? A) technological B) collaborative 3Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 C) fast-paced D) corporate maintenance and biomed - Which department would provide services for repair of broken equipment or to do routine preventive checks? A) maintenance and biomed B) risk management C) diagnostic imaging D) environmental services surgical conscience - Which term describes the surgical technologist's foundational commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair treatment, cost containment, and attention to the highest level of surgical patient care? A) surgical conscience B) policy and procedure C) aseptic principles D) job description Roentgen - Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine? 4Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 A) Roentgen B) Celsius C) Jenner D) Lister director - What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name? A) dietitian B) pharmacist C) director D) dentist circulating RN - Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)? A) circulating RN B) anesthesia provider C) surgical technologist D) surgeon 5Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 AST - Which of the following is the membership organization for surgical technology with a board of directors elected by a house of delegates? A) AST B) NBSTSA C) ARC/STSA D) CAAHEP elective - Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period