SGT CHAPTER 1 CASE STUDY
questions and answers with solutions
2025
What organization offers the CST examination that Karen successfully passed? - ANSWER What I
put: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) is responsible for
all decisions related to certification such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation, as well as
developing the certification examination.
What organization offers the CST examination that Karen successfully passed? - ANSWER
Cengage Answer question 1: The NBSTSA is responsible for the credentials Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST ®) and Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA ®) and administers the national
certification examinations for both credentials. Typically, this includes the anesthesia provider,
surgeon, circulator, and surgical technologist in the scrub role. For major cases, a first assistant,
assistant circulator, and/or second scrub may be added to the group. While each team member
has a specific role in the care of the patient, every member of the team must cooperate to put
the best interests of the patient first ("aeger primo"). The key concept covering the roles in the
OR is teamwork. Every role is important to positive patient care outcomes.
What organization is responsible for accrediting the school Karen attended? - ANSWER
Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) A committee on accreditation that is under the
large umbrella of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP), which oversees the accreditation processes of surgical technology education
programs.
What organization is responsible for accrediting the school Karen attended? - ANSWER Cengage
Answer question 2: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) grants accreditation and the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) performs on-site visits, reviews the curriculum,
and makes recommendations to CAAHEP.
Determine the recommended educational back- ground for the surgical technologist according
to the Recommended Standards of Practice. - ANSWER The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
questions and answers with solutions
2025
What organization offers the CST examination that Karen successfully passed? - ANSWER What I
put: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) is responsible for
all decisions related to certification such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation, as well as
developing the certification examination.
What organization offers the CST examination that Karen successfully passed? - ANSWER
Cengage Answer question 1: The NBSTSA is responsible for the credentials Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST ®) and Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA ®) and administers the national
certification examinations for both credentials. Typically, this includes the anesthesia provider,
surgeon, circulator, and surgical technologist in the scrub role. For major cases, a first assistant,
assistant circulator, and/or second scrub may be added to the group. While each team member
has a specific role in the care of the patient, every member of the team must cooperate to put
the best interests of the patient first ("aeger primo"). The key concept covering the roles in the
OR is teamwork. Every role is important to positive patient care outcomes.
What organization is responsible for accrediting the school Karen attended? - ANSWER
Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) A committee on accreditation that is under the
large umbrella of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP), which oversees the accreditation processes of surgical technology education
programs.
What organization is responsible for accrediting the school Karen attended? - ANSWER Cengage
Answer question 2: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) grants accreditation and the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) performs on-site visits, reviews the curriculum,
and makes recommendations to CAAHEP.
Determine the recommended educational back- ground for the surgical technologist according
to the Recommended Standards of Practice. - ANSWER The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
