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Year or Author
Misc
100
True or false, it is "not" the surgical techs responsibility to pass sterile surgical tools and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
False
100
In what year was the first certification examination given?
1970
100
Who were the first known surgeons?
Priest
200
What were two methods used by Greek and Romans for wound irrigation?
Boiled water or wine.
200
Who was the father of microbiology, virology, and immunology?
Pasteur
200
How many years ago were the first documented surgeries?
3500
300
In hemostat, what are clamps used for?
Compress the walls of vessels and to grasp tissue
300
Who was the greatest surgeon in the 16th century?
Pare
300
Why did the US Army create medics?
Because nurses weren't allowed on the battlefield
400
What are a few technological advances surgical techs will be required to learn in the field?
Robotics (Devin chi), lasers and fiber optic surgery.
400
In what year did the AST established code of ethics for surg tech?
1985
400
In what year was the surgical technology program started?
1967
500
Which instrument was invented by Mr. Rampley in the late 1800s?
Needle Holder
500
What year did the AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurse) create the AORT (Association of Operation Room Technicians)?
1968
500
What is the expected growth rate in this profession by the year 2020?
19%