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Chapters 1-5 Surgical Technology Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
Which of the following term is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be
performed immediately or withing a short period of time, for example a torn meniscus repair -
answer✔elective
which of the following historical figures is considered the father of modern anatomy and changed the
traditional approach to anatomical studies - answer✔Vesalius
which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine - answer✔Roentgen
how many phases of surgical case management are there - answer✔3
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) -
answer✔circulating RN
which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for separating instruments and
disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative phase - answer✔CST
which organization develops national certification exams for surgical technologists and surgical first
assistants and confers the appropriate credential to eligible certificants - answer✔NBSTSA
which of the following symbols on the association of surgical technologists (AST) logo represents the
surgical technologist performing various roles in surgery - answer✔filled circle
which of the following roles is defined by the american college of surgeons (ACS) as providing aid in
exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation
with optimal results for the patient - answer✔surgical first assistant
a private surgical technologist is usually employed by which of the following - answer✔surgeon or
physician group
the terms entry-level, proficient, and expert practitioners are applied to which of the following -
answer✔AST recommended clinical ladder levels
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which term best describes the relationship between the certified surgical technologist (CST) and the
other members of the surgical team in the OR - answer✔professional
which term best describes the relationship between the CST and the patient or the patient's family -
answer✔therapeutic
in or by which of the four components of communication would "decoding" take place -
answer✔receiver
which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team
member - answer✔tightly folded arms
which of the following behaviors would NOT be considered an example of "workplace violence" -
answer✔yielding to the other's viewpoint
according to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type of enviroment contributes most to a
safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient outcomes - answer✔collaborative
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 - answer✔surgical conscience
which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital - answer✔proprietary
which acronym represents an organization that serves as both insurer and provider of medial services -
answer✔HMO
surgical technologists and other allied health professionals in perioperative services usually work under
the direction of which hospital administrative director - answer✔director of nursing
what type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name - answer✔doctor
through which hospital department or committee would the certified surgical first assistant (CSFA)
submit a request for privileges to work in the operating room - answer✔medical staff
which department would provide services for repair of broken equipment or to do routine preventive
checks - answer✔biomedical engineering
what does the acronym DRG stand for in the hospital setting - answer✔diagnostic related groups
the federal government insurance programs under the general heading of CMS include all of the
following EXCEPT - answer✔CHAMPUS
which of the following is the membership organization for surgical technology with a board of directors
elected by a house of delegates - answer✔AST
11/05/2024 12:06 PM
Chapters 1-5 Surgical Technology Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
Which of the following term is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be
performed immediately or withing a short period of time, for example a torn meniscus repair -
answer✔elective
which of the following historical figures is considered the father of modern anatomy and changed the
traditional approach to anatomical studies - answer✔Vesalius
which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine - answer✔Roentgen
how many phases of surgical case management are there - answer✔3
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) -
answer✔circulating RN
which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for separating instruments and
disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative phase - answer✔CST
which organization develops national certification exams for surgical technologists and surgical first
assistants and confers the appropriate credential to eligible certificants - answer✔NBSTSA
which of the following symbols on the association of surgical technologists (AST) logo represents the
surgical technologist performing various roles in surgery - answer✔filled circle
which of the following roles is defined by the american college of surgeons (ACS) as providing aid in
exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation
with optimal results for the patient - answer✔surgical first assistant
a private surgical technologist is usually employed by which of the following - answer✔surgeon or
physician group
the terms entry-level, proficient, and expert practitioners are applied to which of the following -
answer✔AST recommended clinical ladder levels
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11/05/2024 12:06 PM
which term best describes the relationship between the certified surgical technologist (CST) and the
other members of the surgical team in the OR - answer✔professional
which term best describes the relationship between the CST and the patient or the patient's family -
answer✔therapeutic
in or by which of the four components of communication would "decoding" take place -
answer✔receiver
which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team
member - answer✔tightly folded arms
which of the following behaviors would NOT be considered an example of "workplace violence" -
answer✔yielding to the other's viewpoint
according to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type of enviroment contributes most to a
safe and efficient surgical experience with positive patient outcomes - answer✔collaborative
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 - answer✔surgical conscience
which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital - answer✔proprietary
which acronym represents an organization that serves as both insurer and provider of medial services -
answer✔HMO
surgical technologists and other allied health professionals in perioperative services usually work under
the direction of which hospital administrative director - answer✔director of nursing
what type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name - answer✔doctor
through which hospital department or committee would the certified surgical first assistant (CSFA)
submit a request for privileges to work in the operating room - answer✔medical staff
which department would provide services for repair of broken equipment or to do routine preventive
checks - answer✔biomedical engineering
what does the acronym DRG stand for in the hospital setting - answer✔diagnostic related groups
the federal government insurance programs under the general heading of CMS include all of the
following EXCEPT - answer✔CHAMPUS
which of the following is the membership organization for surgical technology with a board of directors
elected by a house of delegates - answer✔AST
