Chapter 1: Orientation To Surg Tech

Question 1

Andreas Vesalius is the father of what, and what 3 things did he do?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What did Lister develop?

Answer 2

Developed technique of antiseptic surgery

Question 3

What was Billroth responsible for and known for?

Answer 3

For advances in surgical procedures; best known for gastrectomy procedures

Question 4

What did Roentgen invent?

Answer 4

Developed the x-ray machine

Question 5

What category is this surgical procedure classified as in terms of level of urgency: a medical emergency that requires immediate surgical intervention

Answer 5

Emergency surgery

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Urgent Surgery

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Elective Surgery

Question 8

The terms pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative can be referred to all together as:

Answer 8

PERI-operative

Question 9

Surgical technology programs are accredited by the ______.

Answer 9

Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Question 10

_____ is responsible for ensuring that accredited programs continue to meet or exceed the standards for education as established by CAAHEP.

Answer 10

The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)

Question 11

The national certification exam is offered by the ____.

Answer 11

National Board of surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Question 12

The national certification exam is offered by the ____.

Answer 12

National Board of surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Question 13

How do CSTs maintain their certification after the four year recertification cycle?

Answer 13

1. By completing 60 continuing education credits during the 4 year certification cycle or
2. Retaking the certification exam at the conclusion of the 4 year cycle

Question 14

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

Answer 14

The association of surgical technologists (AST)

Question 15

Aegar primo means

Answer 15

The patient first

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Proprietary hospital

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Nonprofit or not-for-profit hospitals

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Government supported or government-owned public hospitals

Question 19

These insurances provide coverage and a designated range of medical services at a capitated rate of payment

Answer 19

HMOs and PPOs

Question 20

Program administered by the federal government through the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Answer 20

Medicare

Question 21

Government assistance program that is funded jointly by the state and federal governments

Answer 21

Medicaid

Question 22

Professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting standards for surgical education and practice

Answer 22

The American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Question 23

Professional organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable physician practices that result in better health outcomes for patients

Answer 23

The American Medical Association (AMA)

Question 24

National organization that oversees the development and use of recognized standards that directly impact business in nearly every sector, including health care

Answer 24

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Question 25

International professional organization for infection preventionists (IPs). The mission of the organization is to promote wellness and worldwide infection prevention.

Answer 25

The Association for Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Question 26

Nonprofit organization involved in the development, management, and use of safe and effective medical technology and devices

Answer 26

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

Question 27

Nonprofit professional organization that represents the interests of perioperative nurses by establiShing standards in nursing education and clinical practice.

Answer 27

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Question 28

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

Answer 28

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Question 29

Consists of seven health organizations, including AST, that promote excellence in surgical patient safety

Answer 29

Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS)

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

Emergency Services Advanced Registry for Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP)

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 33

Independent, nonprofit national organization that develops standards and accredits health care organizations in the U.S.

Answer 33

The Joint Commission

Question 34

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.

Answer 34

Surgical Technologist

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

Question 36

Nonprofit organization focused on reducing fire hazards and dedicated to establishing consensus fire safety codes and standards.

Answer 36

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Question 37

U.S. federal agency within the CDC that conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent work-related injury and illness.

Answer 37

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Question 38

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.

Answer 38

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 39

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.

Answer 39

World Health Organization (WHO)