ST Role / Surgical patient
What is the primary role of a CST?
patient care by assisting the surgeon during procedure
According to maslow's hierarchy of needs, the surgical team needs to address which needs first?
Physiological needs
Clinicians who practice cultural competence improve?
the quality of patient care
A death that comes without warning such as cardiac arrest?
Sudden
Who researches the fact that people cope with grief in distinct stages?
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
What is one key duty of a CST?
Establish and maintain the sterile field
Handle and care for surgical instruments
Perform technical task during surgery
This is the need to fulfill what one believes is one's purpose?
Self-actualization
In Maslow hierarchy of needs, what does the level "Physiological needs" include?
Basic necessities ( food, water, and shelter)
A chronic illness last over 6 weeks usually lifelong and requires ongoing management?
Prolonged( chronic)
The goal of chapter 3 is to emphasize understanding the patient's _________ during surgery?
The goal of chapter 3 is to emphasize understanding the patient's perspective during surgery
These needs refer to the perception on the part of the individual that his or her environment is safe?
Safety needs
Which two religious groups believe illness is a result of karma?
Buddhism and Hinduism
A death caused by having the intent to die?
Suicide
How many stages are there of Coping Mechanism?
Four
What conflicts are presented when it comes to cultural, religious and spiritual influences?
Legal and ethical
Which religious group's clinical considerations are the refusal of blood product and blood transfusions?
Jehovah's witness
What stage of grief is "can't be happening to me"?
Denial
What are some ways stress can affect the patient?
Loss of appetite, weight loss, change mental status, increase blood pressure, heart rate and metabolism
What coping mechanism is this definition for? Patient does not want to accept the truth of what is occurring
Denial
How can patients cope with illness or injury may be defined by?
beliefs and personal experiences
What is the final stage of grief?
Acceptance