Interprofessional Flashcards
1
Q
gastroenterologist
A
- physician specializing in DZs of esophagus, stomach, intestines
- not surgeons
2
Q
proctologist
A
- physician specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus
- surgical subspecialty
3
Q
surgical technologist
A
an allied health professional charged with preparing instrumentation and supplies for surgical procedures, maintaining surgical asepsis during a procedure, and passing instruments to and otherwise assisting surgeons during surgery
4
Q
scrub nurse
A
a nurse who assists surgeons during surgery, wearing sterile attire and handling sterile equipment and supplies
