Chapter One: The ST
During WWI, they worked on the battlefield to offer aid & comfort to wounded soldiers.
What were Corpsmen?
While left alone, a patient falls from a gurney. This is an illustration of this.
What is abandonment?
An ST student takes and passes the certification exam. In order to remain certified without retaking the exam, the CST must do this.
What is maintain (continuing education) CE credits?
1968
What is the year AORN created the AORT?
This is a communication process used when reporting an incident that has occurred.
What is the chain of command?
An individual with particular attributes, attitude and behavior that reflect a high standard of accountability, ethics, honestly and respect for people.
What is a professional?
This is the conduct that is expected of every surgical technologist in a given circumstance.
What is the standard of care?
This department is responsible for ensuring the safety and working condition of medical devices used in the hospital.
What is biomedical engineering?
20%-60%
What is the recommended humidity in the OR?
Responsible for overseeing the procedure in the OR
Who is the surgeon?
A full on-site visit is required for this
What is accreditation?
These are the values that are highly regarded by individuals and society.
What are ethics?
The purpose (of this furniture) is to maintain a sterile field for instruments and supplies that may be used at some point during the procedure.
1973
What is the year the AORT became independent from AORN, and changed its title to the AST?
Where is the preoperative holding area?
Improving patient care, promoting accountability and encouraging employer recognition of the ST are the stated goals of this.
What is a career ladder?
A rule or set of rules that governments make to regulate people's behavior
What is a law?
In these areas, the ST only needs to wear scrubs and a hair covering.
What is semi-restricted?
First certification exam for ORT's was administered in this year.
When is 1970?
An ST that teaches others while scrubbed
What is a preceptor?
This is the organization that provides certification for those completing a program NOT recognized by AST.
Aeger primo
What is the patient first?
_____________ pressure is demonstrated when, opening the OR door, air rushes out.
What is positive pressure?
This is the temperature range the OR is maintained at to help reduce the growth of microorganisms.
What is 68-73 degrees Fahrenheit?
These are the most prevalent and serious errors occurring during surgery.
What are labeling errors?
This organization provides educational standards and collaborates with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP).
What is the ARC/STSA?
Ultimately responsible for the care of the surgical patient
Who is the surgeon?
This hospital department's chief goals are educating staff & patient's, tracking policy compliance and investigating sources of infection.
What is the infection control department?
Immediate use items are placed here by the ST when setting up for a procedure
What is the mayo stand?