Chapter 1: Orientation To Surg Tech Flashcards
Andreas Vesalius is the father of what, and what 3 things did he do?
The father of modern anatomy.
Performed dissections on human cadavers himself; used illustrators to create permanent records; and changed the whole approach to anatomical studies
What did Lister develop?
Developed technique of antiseptic surgery
What was Billroth responsible for and known for?
For advances in surgical procedures; best known for gastrectomy procedures
What did Roentgen invent?
Developed the x-ray machine
What category is this surgical procedure classified as in terms of level of urgency: a medical emergency that requires immediate surgical intervention
Emergency surgery
What category is this surgical procedure classified as in terms of level of urgency: a medical condition that requires surgical intervention within a short period of time
Urgent Surgery
What category is this surgical procedure classified as in terms of level of urgency: a planned, nonemergency, non-urgent procedure that may be either required for quality of life considerations or optional
Elective Surgery
The terms pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative can be referred to all together as:
PERI-operative
Surgical technology programs are accredited by the ______.
Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
_____ is responsible for ensuring that accredited programs continue to meet or exceed the standards for education as established by CAAHEP.
The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
The national certification exam is offered by the ____.
National Board of surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
The national certification exam is offered by the ____.
National Board of surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
How do CSTs maintain their certification after the four year recertification cycle?
- By completing 60 continuing education credits during the 4 year certification cycle or
- Retaking the certification exam at the conclusion of the 4 year cycle
The national non-profit organization for STs established in 1969 that represents surgical technologists to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required to administer patient care of the highest quality
The association of surgical technologists (AST)
Aegar primo means
The patient first
This type of hospital is owned by an individual or corporation. They focus on providing quality patient care but an objective of this type of facility is to create a profit that’s returned to investors
Proprietary hospital
This type of hospital differs from proprietary hospitals in that profits are reinvested back into the facility such as to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, support research, or expansion/construction efforts
Nonprofit or not-for-profit hospitals
This type of hospital receives the majority of their operating revenue from government funding (tax supported facility). In countries with public health care, services are provided free of charge
Government supported or government-owned public hospitals
These insurances provide coverage and a designated range of medical services at a capitated rate of payment
HMOs and PPOs
Program administered by the federal government through the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicare
Government assistance program that is funded jointly by the state and federal governments
Medicaid
Professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting standards for surgical education and practice
The American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Professional organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable physician practices that result in better health outcomes for patients
The American Medical Association (AMA)
National organization that oversees the development and use of recognized standards that directly impact business in nearly every sector, including health care
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
International professional organization for infection preventionists (IPs). The mission of the organization is to promote wellness and worldwide infection prevention.
The Association for Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Nonprofit organization involved in the development, management, and use of safe and effective medical technology and devices
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Nonprofit professional organization that represents the interests of perioperative nurses by establiShing standards in nursing education and clinical practice.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
U.S. government organization under the federal Department of Health and Human Services that works with states and other partners to provide a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism), implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain international health statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Consists of seven health organizations, including AST, that promote excellence in surgical patient safety
Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS)
Federal program created to support states and territories in establishing standardized volunteer registration programs for disasters and public health and medical emergencies.
The program, administered on the state level, verifies health professionals’ identification and credentials so that they can respond more quickly when disaster strikes. By registering through ESAR-VHP, volunteers’ identities, licenses, credentials, accreditations, and hospital privileges are all verified in advance, saving valuable time in emergency situations.
Emergency Services Advanced Registry for Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP)
Agency of the U.S. government charged with protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Agency of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services responsible for promoting public health through the regulation of food safety, tobacco products, medications, blood transfusions, medical devices, and cosmetics
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Independent, nonprofit national organization that develops standards and accredits health care organizations in the U.S.
The Joint Commission
An allied health professional who works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery.
Surgical Technologist
National network of volunteers organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network consists of community-based units and volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories.
Volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members that do not have a health care background.
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Nonprofit organization focused on reducing fire hazards and dedicated to establishing consensus fire safety codes and standards.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
U.S. federal agency within the CDC that conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent work-related injury and illness.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Agency of the U.S. Department of Labor dedicated to preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatalities by issuing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.
World Health Organization (WHO)
