Week 3 Terms Flashcards
ABHES
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Offers accreditation to higher education institutions
ACS
American College of Surgeons
Establishes educational standards for surgeons and surgical residency programs
Allied health profession
A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but that focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices
AORN
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
AMA
American Medical Association
Founded in 1847 made of MDs whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all pt populations
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Establishes, maintains, and promotes quality standards for education programs in Surgical technology and surgical first assisting
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
Creates business and health standards to serve as a baseline for assessment
Assistant circulator
ST in the nonsterile role of the surgical team Responsible for monitoring conditions in the OR related to pt care, safety, documentation, distribution of sterile supplies and count
AST
Association of Surgical Technologists
Association
Strives to uphold and support the standards of pt care and profession
CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Accredits health science programs (incl ST)
Certification
Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skill
Usually established by graduation from an accredited institution and passing a written examination
Continuing education
Professional development
Demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an individuals profession
CST
Certified surgical technologist
A ST who has successfully passed the certified examination given by the NBSTSA
CST-CFA
Certified surgical technologist-Certified first assist
ST with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification examination for surgical FA and is credentialed by the NBSTSA
Licensure
Professional status granted by state government, that defines the limit (scope) of practice and regulates those who hold a license
National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists
Comprehensive written examination required for official certification by the AST
Developed by the NBSTSA
NBSTSA
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Formerly the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist
Responsible for all decisions related to certification (i.e. eligibility, renewal)
NCCT
National Center for Competency Testing
Nonprofit organization that provides a certification examination for non accredited programs and on the job training
Nonsterile team members
Surgical team members who handle only nonsterile equipment, supplies, and instruments
Circulation is primary nonsterile team member
ORT
Operating room technicians
Former name for ST
Changed in the 1970s
Professional attributes
Positive behaviors and traits of a professional, highly regarded by the public and professional peers
Honesty, reliability, tact, diplomacy, and commitment
Proprietary school
Private for-profit school
Scrub
Role and name commonly applied to the ST or licensed nurse in the sterile scrub role during sx
Sterile personnel
Members of the surgical team who have performed a surgical scrub or hand and arm antisepsis procedure
They don a sterile gown, gloves, and either perform the surgery or assist directly
Includes surgeon, assistant, and scrub
Surgical conscience
In sx, the ethical motivation to practice excellent aseptic technique to protect the pt from infection
MD
Medical doctor
RN
Registered nurse
LPN
Licensed practical nurse
LVN
Licensed vocational nurse
CE
Continuing education
Level 1: Entry Level
1st level after graduation from an accredited ST program and includes the 1st yr of practice
ST will demonstrate practical use of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology and basic pt care
Level 2: Proficient
CST with at least 1 year of employment
Demonstrates the skills necessary for routine scrub roles across the specialties
Can respond to emergency situations in sx
Assists in circulating duties and assumes greater responsibilities in pt care
Level 3: Expert
Proficient in all expected tasks in sx and includes advanced level practice in surgical equipment and highly technical instrumentation
Capable of scrubbing complex cases across the specialties and takes an active role in their planning
STCR
ST circulation
Assistant circulator
Distributes and opens sterile instruments and other supplies to the sterile team members
Responsible for positions pt, assist anesthesia care provider
Second assistant
Maintain retraction of tissues
Maintain a ‘dry’ surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponges
Assist with hemostasis as directed by surgeon
Properly assemble and attach wound suction devices at the close of sx
Apply wound dressings at the close of surgery,
Steadying and maintaining the position of the insertion tube during endoscopic sx
Irrigating the surgical wound
Cutting sutures that have been placed by the surgeon
Preceptor
Teaching others while scrubbed
Personal integrity
To be trustworthy, reliable, and responsible, not only on the job, but at all times, in all areas of one’s life
Consistency in character and behavior
Professionals maintain professional demeanor even under stress, controlling one’s emotions (self-regulation)
Erythr/o
Red
Hem/o
Blood
Hepat/o
Liver
Hydr/o
Water, fluid
Inguin/o
Groin
Isch/o
To hold back
Lapar/o
Abdomen, abdominal wall
Laryng/o
Larynx
Leuk/o
White
Lymph/o
Lymph (clear fluid that bathes tissue spaces)
Mamm/o
Breast
Mast/o
Breast
