26 Questions
What term refers to the surgical technologist's right to abstain from participation in certain cases that violate their ethical, moral, or religious values?
Refusal to perform an assigned task
What can result from injury due to improper positioning of the patient?
Negligence
What is the definition of accountability?
Obligation
How is negligence defined?
An omission
Whose responsibility is it to identify the surgical patient?
All of the above
What term refers to permission being given for an action?
Consent
When does implied consent apply?
Conditions are discovered during surgery
What term is used in the healthcare field to refer to the placing of information into a patient's medical record?
Documenting
What is used to report an unusual event that has occurred and may have legal ramifications for the staff or the patient?
Incident report
What is ethics an attempt to define?
Beliefs
Which of the following is the legal definition of negligence for a nurse or surgical technologist?
A lack of care or skill that any nurse or surgical technologist in the same situation would be expected to use
What is the Latin phrase that refers to the principle of putting the patient first and doing no harm?
Aeger primo
Which of the following is NOT included in the code of ethics of the Association of Surgical Technologists?
To maintain a positive and professional attitude towards the patient
Who is responsible for obtaining the informed consent for a surgical procedure?
Surgeon/physician
Which of the following individuals can be named in a lawsuit related to patient care?
All of the above
What is the legal doctrine that refers to a situation where the cause of an injury is obvious and does not require additional evidence?
Correct Answer Re ipso loquitur
Who are the parties typically involved in signing the surgical consent form?
Patient, surgeon, and witness
What is a living will?
A document specifying the patient's desired medical treatment in case of incapacitation
What principle allows surgical technologists to abstain from participating in certain procedures?
Conscientious objection
Which statement about informed consent is true?
It is a continuous process that may involve multiple discussions
What is the primary purpose of a living will?
To specify the patient's preferences for end-of-life care
What is the primary goal of the surgical consent process?
Inform the patient of the specifics of the procedure, medical reasons, and risks
Which organization requires operative records documenting all aspects of perioperative care?
The Joint Commission
In a surgical setting, what could result in a liability case related to assault and battery?
Assault and battery
Which agency oversees the certification and credentialing of Surgical Technologists?
NBSTSA
In a scenario where a circulator leaves a patient unattended leading to an injury, what is this considered as?
Abandonment of patient
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