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Surgical Case Management
100
Who developed the technique of antiseptic surgery?
Lister
100
What does CRNA stand for?
certified registered nurse anesthetists
100
Who tracks postop infection rates?
infection control
100
What are the four components of communication?
sender, message, receiver, and feedback
100
Which case management phase begins when the surgical procedure is terminated?
postop
200
Who is the father of microbiology, Virology and Immunology?
Pasteur
200
Educational program for surgical technologist are accredited by___________?
CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
200
Who establishes the policies for patient and employee safety?
Risk management
200
What are three effective listening skills?
eye contact, receptive, and sensitive
200
Anticipation of the surgeons needs is done during what phase?
intraoperative
300
What year was the code of ethics for the AST published?
1985
300
What was the name of NBSTSA before they changed their name in 2006?
LCC-ST - The Liaison Council on Certification for ST
300
What does diagnostic imaging, medical laboratory, and pharmacy have in common?
they are all DIRECT patient care departments
300
What do you call the relationship between the ST and the patient?
therapeutic
300
What does the surgeon, ST, and first assistant have in common?
they are all STERILE TEAM MEMBERS
400
Who developed meticulous closure of wounds?
Halstead
400

Who is responsible for all aspects of certification?

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting

400
What do maintenance, housekeeping, and medical records have in common?
they are all INDIRECT patient care
400
Who decodes the message using his/her knowledge, background, and environment?
receiver
400
Who monitors patient vital signs during surgeries?
anesthesia provider
500
Who is the Father of modern anatomy?
Vesalius
500
Who directly oversees academic accredition for the field of Surgical Technologist?
ARC-ST - Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology
500
Which department has a central supply unit and oversees any sterilization needs?
Purchasing and central services
500
What is the most important part of communication?
feedback
500
What phase is donning OR attire and PPE performed?
preoperative case management