Surgical Tech. Chapter 1 Questions with
Correct Answers
Preoperative The preoperative case management phase occurs prior to initiation (creation
of a incision or insertion of a endoscope) of a surgical procedure.
Intraoperative. Occurs while the surgical procedure is being performed.
postoperative when the surgical procedure is terminated (application of the sterile dressing
or extraction of the endoscope)
When was the first exam given and certification over licensure? in 1970 by the AORT
board of directors and advisory committee.
when did LCC-ST change its name to National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisisting (NBSTSA)? in 2006
Emergent Surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short time period
(ruptured aneurysm or AAA)
, Urgent Surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively short period of time (
enraptured ectopic pregnancy with stable v/s)
Elective surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a
short period of time.(torn meniscus)
Optional surgical intervention that does not have to be performed in order to preserve life
or function. (ryhtidectomy)
Cuneiform script first anatomical description of human organs tablets from Nineveh
Imhotep Egyptian physician( divine) wrote early book on surgery
Code of Hammurabi Medical practices of the day described.
Galen first anatomist: controlled thought biology made to serve theology.
Correct Answers
Preoperative The preoperative case management phase occurs prior to initiation (creation
of a incision or insertion of a endoscope) of a surgical procedure.
Intraoperative. Occurs while the surgical procedure is being performed.
postoperative when the surgical procedure is terminated (application of the sterile dressing
or extraction of the endoscope)
When was the first exam given and certification over licensure? in 1970 by the AORT
board of directors and advisory committee.
when did LCC-ST change its name to National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisisting (NBSTSA)? in 2006
Emergent Surgical pathology threatening life or limb within a relatively short time period
(ruptured aneurysm or AAA)
, Urgent Surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively short period of time (
enraptured ectopic pregnancy with stable v/s)
Elective surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a
short period of time.(torn meniscus)
Optional surgical intervention that does not have to be performed in order to preserve life
or function. (ryhtidectomy)
Cuneiform script first anatomical description of human organs tablets from Nineveh
Imhotep Egyptian physician( divine) wrote early book on surgery
Code of Hammurabi Medical practices of the day described.
Galen first anatomist: controlled thought biology made to serve theology.
