Surg 101--Chapter 1 (Fuller) Flashcards
What is the ACS?
American College of Surgeons-establishes educational standards for surgeons and surgical residency programs.
What is an allied health profession?
A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but that focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices.
What is the AST?
Association of Surgical Technologists-the professional association for surgical technologists.
What is certification?
Acknowledgement by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skill. Certification usually is established by graduation from an accredited institution and passing a written examination. Certification does not confer legal status.
What is the circulator?
The nonsterile team member who assists in gathering additional supplies and equipment needed during the surgical procedure and advocated for the patient.
What is continuing education?
Professional development-it demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an individual’s profession. Continuing education credits are provided by a professional organization. Credits are earned by attending lectures and in-service presentations or by study and examination. Usually only peer-reviewed professional literature qualifies for CE credits.
What is a CST-CFA?
Certified surgical technologist-certified first assistant-a CST with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification examination for surgical first assistants and is credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
What is delegation?
The transfer of responsibility for an activity from one person to another.
What are dependent tasks?
Tasks that are performed with the collaborative oversight of another professional (i.e. the surgeon provides oversight to the surgical assistant during surgery).
What are independent tasks?
Tasks for which a professional has full responsibility and accountability without the oversight of another professional.
What is licensure?
Professional status, granted by state government, that defines the limits (scope) of practice and regulates those who hold a license. Licensure is provided to protect the public and to ensure a legal minimum standard of professional and ethical conduct.
What is the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA?
Responsible for all decisions related to certification such as eligibility, renewal, and revocation.
What is the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)?
A nonprofit organization that provides a certification examination for military and other trained surgical technologists whose programs are not recognized by the AST.
What are nonsterile team members?
Surgical team members who handle only nonsterile equipment, supplies, and instruments. The circulator is the primary nonsterile team member.
What is a proprietary school?
A private, for-profit school.
