LAWS, CONSENT, CERTIFICATION
The organization responsible for certifying surgical technologists is:
Who is the NBSTA?
Thrombolytics do this
What is dissolve clots?
An ST should check for proper functioning of instruments at what time
What is before the case starts?
When opening a sterile field where should it be located within the room
What is farthest from the door?
The equivalent of 25%
What is 1/4?
This person is responsible for determining the correct surgical site preoperatively
Who is the surgeon?
Trade name for lorazepam
What is ativan?
Once a case is open, how do we protect it
What is having someone in the room at all times?
According to standard practice, the surgical mask should be changed
What is after every case?
1 ml can be written as
What is 1 cc?
Who does not participate in the preoperative assessment of the patient
Who is the surgical technician?
Drug given postoperatively to help reduce inflammation
What is dexamethasone?
What is the itegrity?
The primary goal of the surgical technologist is to practice proper aseptic technique to prevent transmission of microbes that can cause:
What is surgical site infection?
1 gram is equal to ________mg
What is 1000mg?
Who can sign consent for an emergency procedure on a child when no parent is available
Who is two consulting physicians?
A vasoconstrictor add to local anesthetic to provide hemostasis
What is epinephrine?
An inanimate object upon which pathogens can be conveyed
What is a fomite?
The surgical case should be opened how soon before it begins
What is 15 - 20 minutes before the start of surgery?
10ml is the same as ________cc
What is 10cc?
The surgical technologist’s scope of practice is determined by the decisions of the:
Who is the operating surgeon?
The hemostatic agent that comes in both powder and liquid
What is thrombin?
This position allows the abdominal contents to shift toward the head, allowing for better visualization of the lower abdomen.
What is trendelenburg?
The role of the certified surgical technologist (CST) during a cardiac arrest in the operating room
What is maintaining sterility of the back table and mayo stand?
8 is what percent of 20
What is 40%