All About Numbers
This is the minimum number of air exchanges in the OR per hour.
What is 15
This agency administers the national exam and awards the credentials "CST"
What is NBSTSA
This piece of equipment is where you will begin setting up for cases.
What is the Back Table
This role is usually a registered nurse and does not directly contact any sterile instrumentation or items. They help bring in the patient, position, and perform skin prep on the patient. They also document the case.
What is the Circulator
This was the original name of Surgical Technologists
What is ORT (Operating Room Technician)
This is the humidity range in the OR
What is 23%-60%
Established in 1969, this is known as our "professional agency"
What is AST
This piece of equipment is where you placed the Basin
What is the Ring Stand
This person is in charge of the room.
What is the Surgeon
Surgical Technologist certification is good for how long before you must renew?
What is 2 years
This is the acceptable temperature range in the OR
What is 68*-73*
Many of our principles and standards originated from this agency.
What is AORN
This piece of equipment is a small stand and is used for instruments and supplies that are needed for immediate use during surgery. It is placed over the patient for quick access.
What is the Mayo Stand
This is the role most surgical technologists perform in the OR.
What is STSR
Electrical sockets that are connected to the hospital's generator backup system are this color.
What is Red
This color represents Oxygen in the OR
What is green
Surgical technology programs are accredited by either one of these two agencies.
What are CAAHEP and ABHES
This is where you will find practically everything you will need (supplies and equipment) for a procedure.
What is the Case Cart
Medical Sales Reps in the OR are supposed to where this color of bouffant cap.
What is Red
This agency accredits hospital facilities.
What is the Joint Commission
When an air exchange occurs in the OR, this amount needs to be from fresh, outside air.
What is 20%
This agency falls under CAAHEP and its mission is to accredit surgical technology programs only.
What is ARC/STSA
The only thing that goes in this piece of equipment is soiled sponges.
What is the Kick Bucket
This OR person is a "step-up" from a surgical technologist. Among their duties they may make incisions and suture.
What is the Surgical First Assistant
The OR is under what type of air pressure?
What is Positive