FUNDAMENTAL OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Assistant Circulator
Surgical technologists are often asked to act as _ , teaching others while scrubbing. Requires
patience and a willingness to share knowledge and experience. - ANSWER 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
surgical technologists through its many services and publications. - ANSWER AST (Association of
Surgical Technologists)
Accredits health science programs, including those for surgical technology and grants program
accreditation. - ANSWER CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs)
Certification by examination is available for qualified surgical technologists through the _. -
ANSWER NBSTSA
A surgical technologist who has successfully passed the certification examination given by the
NBSTSA. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER CST - CFA (Certified Surgical Technologist - Certified First Assist)
Responsible for all certification - related decisions, such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation, as
well as developing the certification examination. Formally known as LCC - ST - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Professional
This individual develops and implements educational programs, and in - service (informational
training on new products or techniques) within the department. - ANSWER OR Nurse Educator
The accrediting organization for hospitals and other health care facilities in the United States. -
ANSWER JCAHO (The Joint Commission)
Role and name commonly applied to the surgical technologist or licensed nurse in the sterile
scrub role during surgery. - ANSWER Scrub
May incise or remove tissue, insert sutures, clamp and manipulate tissues, remove fluids from
the incision site, and many other tasks. - ANSWER First Assistant
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. - ANSWER Second Assistant
, Is licensed to deliver anesthesia after achieving a Master of Science degree in nursing and
obtaining certification in anesthesia. - ANSWER CRNA
Category of surgery not required in order to preserve life.
Ex: Rhytidectomy - ANSWER Optional
Category of surgery that does not have to be performed immediately. It can be scheduled for a
later time.
Ex: Torn Meniscus - ANSWER Elective
Category of surgery that requires treatment within a short period of time.
Ex: Unruptured Ectopic Pregnancy - ANSWER Urgent
Category of surgery that threatens life of limb within a short period of time.
Ex: AAA - ANSWER Emergent
Scrub suit and a hair cap that encloses facial hair. - ANSWER Surgical Attire (Semi restricted
Area)
Complete scrub attire, including hair, cap, mask, and facial hair covering. - ANSWER Surgical
Attire (Sterile or Restricted Area)
Establishes the relationships between management and staff. Ranked by chain of command. -
ANSWER Organizational Chart
Perform essential cleaning and decontamination services for all departments in the hospital. -
ANSWER Environmental Services
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Assistant Circulator
Surgical technologists are often asked to act as _ , teaching others while scrubbing. Requires
patience and a willingness to share knowledge and experience. - ANSWER 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
surgical technologists through its many services and publications. - ANSWER AST (Association of
Surgical Technologists)
Accredits health science programs, including those for surgical technology and grants program
accreditation. - ANSWER CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs)
Certification by examination is available for qualified surgical technologists through the _. -
ANSWER NBSTSA
A surgical technologist who has successfully passed the certification examination given by the
NBSTSA. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER CST - CFA (Certified Surgical Technologist - Certified First Assist)
Responsible for all certification - related decisions, such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation, as
well as developing the certification examination. Formally known as LCC - ST - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Professional
This individual develops and implements educational programs, and in - service (informational
training on new products or techniques) within the department. - ANSWER OR Nurse Educator
The accrediting organization for hospitals and other health care facilities in the United States. -
ANSWER JCAHO (The Joint Commission)
Role and name commonly applied to the surgical technologist or licensed nurse in the sterile
scrub role during surgery. - ANSWER Scrub
May incise or remove tissue, insert sutures, clamp and manipulate tissues, remove fluids from
the incision site, and many other tasks. - ANSWER First Assistant
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. - ANSWER Second Assistant
, Is licensed to deliver anesthesia after achieving a Master of Science degree in nursing and
obtaining certification in anesthesia. - ANSWER CRNA
Category of surgery not required in order to preserve life.
Ex: Rhytidectomy - ANSWER Optional
Category of surgery that does not have to be performed immediately. It can be scheduled for a
later time.
Ex: Torn Meniscus - ANSWER Elective
Category of surgery that requires treatment within a short period of time.
Ex: Unruptured Ectopic Pregnancy - ANSWER Urgent
Category of surgery that threatens life of limb within a short period of time.
Ex: AAA - ANSWER Emergent
Scrub suit and a hair cap that encloses facial hair. - ANSWER Surgical Attire (Semi restricted
Area)
Complete scrub attire, including hair, cap, mask, and facial hair covering. - ANSWER Surgical
Attire (Sterile or Restricted Area)
Establishes the relationships between management and staff. Ranked by chain of command. -
ANSWER Organizational Chart
Perform essential cleaning and decontamination services for all departments in the hospital. -
ANSWER Environmental Services
