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Week 3 Terms Flashcards

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ABHES

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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Offers accreditation to higher education institutions

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ACS

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American College of Surgeons

Establishes educational standards for surgeons and surgical residency programs

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Allied health profession

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A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but that focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices

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AORN

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Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

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AMA

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American Medical Association

Founded in 1847 made of MDs whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all pt populations

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ARC/STSA

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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

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ANSI

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American National Standards Institute

Creates business and health standards to serve as a baseline for assessment

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Assistant circulator

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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

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AST

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Association of Surgical Technologists
Association
Strives to uphold and support the standards of pt care and profession

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CAAHEP

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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Accredits health science programs (incl ST)

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Certification

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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

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Continuing education

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Professional development

Demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an individuals profession

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CST

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Certified surgical technologist

A ST who has successfully passed the certified examination given by the NBSTSA

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CST-CFA

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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

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Licensure

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Professional status granted by state government, that defines the limit (scope) of practice and regulates those who hold a license

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National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists

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Comprehensive written examination required for official certification by the AST
Developed by the NBSTSA

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NBSTSA

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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)

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NCCT

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National Center for Competency Testing

Nonprofit organization that provides a certification examination for non accredited programs and on the job training

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Nonsterile team members

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Surgical team members who handle only nonsterile equipment, supplies, and instruments
Circulation is primary nonsterile team member

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ORT

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Operating room technicians
Former name for ST
Changed in the 1970s

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Professional attributes

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Positive behaviors and traits of a professional, highly regarded by the public and professional peers
Honesty, reliability, tact, diplomacy, and commitment

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Proprietary school

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Private for-profit school

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Scrub

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Role and name commonly applied to the ST or licensed nurse in the sterile scrub role during sx

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Sterile personnel

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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

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Surgical conscience

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In sx, the ethical motivation to practice excellent aseptic technique to protect the pt from infection

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MD

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Medical doctor

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RN

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Registered nurse

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LPN

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Licensed practical nurse

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LVN

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Licensed vocational nurse

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CE

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Continuing education

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Level 1: Entry Level

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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

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Level 2: Proficient

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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

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Level 3: Expert

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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

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STCR

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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

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Second assistant

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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

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Preceptor

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Teaching others while scrubbed

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Personal integrity

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To be trustworthy, reliable, and responsible, not only on the job, but at all times, in all areas of one’s life

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Consistency in character and behavior

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Professionals maintain professional demeanor even under stress, controlling one’s emotions (self-regulation)

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Erythr/o

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Red

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Hem/o

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Blood

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Hepat/o

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Liver

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Hydr/o

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Water, fluid

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Inguin/o

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Groin

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Isch/o

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To hold back

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Lapar/o

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Abdomen, abdominal wall

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Laryng/o

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Larynx

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Leuk/o

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White

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Lymph/o

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Lymph (clear fluid that bathes tissue spaces)

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Mamm/o

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Breast

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Mast/o

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Breast

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