History of Surgical Technology
He is considered the “Father of Medicine” whose teachings influenced early surgery.
Who is Hippocrates or Aristotle?
These members form the sterile team in surgery.
Who are the surgeon, surgical assistant, and CST?
Torts are considered this type of legal wrong.
What are civil wrongs
This principle means “do no harm.”
What is nonmaleficence?
This is the most restrictive form of credentialing.
What is licensure?
In 1969, this professional group was officially formed in NYC, marking the start of formal recognition of OR technicians.
What is AORT (Association of Operating Room Technicians)?
This role is responsible for maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments, and handling specimens.
What is the CST?
Operating on a patient without consent is legally considered this.
What is battery?
The AST Code of Ethics requires CSTs to respect these rights at all times.
What are patient rights?
This credentialing process verifies a technologist has met a national standard through examination.
What is certification?
In 1970, AORT chose this form of regulation instead of licensure for surgical technologists.
What is certification?
This non-sterile team member is responsible for charting, verifying documents, and assisting with patient positioning.
Who is the Circulator (RN)?
Wrong-site surgery is an example of this unintentional tort.
What is negligence?
This federal law protects patient privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
What is HIPAA?
This is the least restrictive form of credentialing.
What is registration?
The accrediting body for surgical technology education today is called this.
What is ARC/STSA (Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)?
This surgical assistant role may be filled by a physician, PA, or Certified Surgical First Assistant.
What is the Surgical First Assistant (SFA)?
Patients must give this type of permission before procedures, which must be informed and voluntary.
What is consent?
CSTs must always ask these three key questions before performing a task: Is it legal? Is it policy-approved? Am I competent?
What is the Standards of Conduct?
These are the two primary accrediting agencies for surgical technology programs.
What are CAAHEP and ABHES?
In the 1950s, this group played a major role in training many surgical technologists in the United States, influencing the development of the profession.
Who is the military?
The anesthesia provider is responsible for this crucial aspect during surgery.
What is managing anesthesia and monitoring vital signs?
These events, such as medication errors or retained specimens, are reported to risk management to prevent recurrence.
What are sentinel events?
Continuing education is required to maintain this professional certification.
What is the CST credential?
Which organization administers the CST exam?
What is NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)?