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©THEBRIGHT EXAM SOLUTIONS

11/05/2024 12:06 PM



Surgical Technologist Ch 1, 3, 4 Exam Study
Guide.


Allied health professional - answer✔A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but
focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices.

AMA - answer✔American Medical Association. An association founded in 1847 with med Drs whose
mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all patient populations

AORN - answer✔Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. Profession for surgical nurses. AKA
Association of Operating Room Nurses

AST - answer✔Association of Surgical Technologist. They strive to uphold and support the standards of
patient care and profession

Certification - answer✔Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum
level of knowledge and skill.

Continuing education - answer✔AKA professional development. Demonstrates an ongoing learning
process in an individual's profession. Provided by a professional organization.

CST - answer✔Certified Surgical Technologist. One who has passed the certified exam given by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

CST-CFA - answer✔Certified Surgical Technologist-Certified First Assistant. A surgical technologist with
advanced training who has successfully passed the certification exam

Licensure - answer✔Professional status, granted by state government, which defines the limits (scope)
of practice and regulates those who hold a license

what are the differences between the titles TSC and CST? - answer✔TS -C= tech in surgery - certified -
military

CST=certified surgical technologist get certified through nbstsa

what are the educational options for students who want to be surgical technologists? - answer✔2-4 year
college programs, military, and certificate programs

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Why is it important for practicing surgical technologist to participate in continuing education? -
answer✔You always can learn something new. A way to keep current with skills and practices.

Name three areas of potential employment for a graduate surgical technologist? - answer✔hospitals,
surgery centers, contracted agencies, and research.

What are the necessary requirements for a surgical technologist to renew his or her certification? -
answer✔Need to earn 60 credits of continuing education in the allotted time frame.; every 4 years.

What are the educational requirements for a surgical technologist to become a surgical first assistant? -
answer✔To be certified as an entry-level surgical tech, graduate from a nbstsa recognized surgical first
assisting program.

Why must a surgical technologist have good organizational skills? - answer✔To keep sterile field and be
prepared for anything that the surgeon asks. You also want to be quick and efficient.

the stated goals of a career ladder include all of the following except - answer✔a. improve patient care

b. promote accountability

c. encourage employer negotiation of the surgical technologist

d. encourage employers to provide a standard salary for surgical technologist



D is the answer

the non-sterile member of the surgical team is called the: - answer✔a. Technologist

b. scrub

c. circulator

d. surgeon



Answer: C

The surgical technologist who works in a hospital or other facility that provides 24-hour care is usually
required to: - answer✔A. Take a break every hour

B. Take emergency call

C. Work a 24-hour shift

D. Work overtime

Answer: B

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