Chapter 01: Orientation to Surgical Technology PDF
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This document is a surgical technology past paper, from 2016. It contains multiple-choice questions covering topics such as surgical terminology, historical figures in anatomy, and surgical case management. The questions are straightforward and test fundamental knowledge in the field of surgical technology.
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1. Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time, for example, a torn meniscus repair? a. elective --- ----- ---------- b. emergent c. optional d. urgent...
1. Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time, for example, a torn meniscus repair? a. elective --- ----- ---------- b. emergent c. optional d. urgent *ANSWER: * a -------------------- ------------------- *POINTS: * 1 *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice *HAS VARIABLES: * False *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2. Which of the following historical figures is considered the father | | of modern anatomy and changed the traditional approach to anatomical | | studies? | | | | a. Aristotle | | --- ----- ----------- | | b. Homer | | c. Paré | | d. Vesalius | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3. Which of the following historical figures developed the first | | x-ray machine? | | | | a. Celsius | | --- ----- ---------- | | b. Jenner | | c. Lister | | d. Roentgen | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4. How many phases of surgical case management are there? | | | | a. 2 | | --- ----- --- | | b. 3 | | c. 4 | | d. 5 | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 5. Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily | | responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and | | transporting the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)? | | | | a. anesthesia provider | | --- ----- ----------------------- | | b. circulating RN | | c. surgeon | | d. surgical technologist | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 6. Which of the following surgical team members would be responsible | | for separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field in the | | postoperative phase? | | | | a. CRNA | | --- ----- ------- | | b. CRNFA | | c. CSFA | | d. CST | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 7. Which organization develops national certification exams for | | surgical technologists and surgical first assistants and confers the | | appropriate credential to eligible certificants? | | | | a. ARC/STSA | | --- ----- ---------- | | b. AST | | c. CAAHEP | | d. NBSTSA | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 8. Which of the following symbols on the Association of Surgical | | Technologists (AST) logo represents the surgical technologist | | performing various roles in surgery? | | | | a. empty circle | | --- ----- --------------------- | | b. empty rectangle | | c. black/blue triangle | | d. filled rectangle | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- -------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 11/29/2016 6:50 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 9. Which of the following roles is defined by the American College of | | Surgeons (ACS) as providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other | | technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation | | with optimal results for the patient? | | | | a. assistant circulator | | --- ----- -------------------------- | | b. surgical first assistant | | c. first scrub | | d. second scrub | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10. A private surgical technologist is usually employed by which of | | the following? | | | | a. surgeon or physician group | | --- ----- ---------------------------- | | b. ambulatory surgery center | | c. instrument sales company | | d. traveling staffing agency | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 11. The terms *entry-level*, *proficient*, and *expert* practitioners | | are applied to which of the following? | | | | a. accreditation status of surgical technology programs | | --- ----- ------------------------------------------------------ | | b. continuing education (CE) credit categories | | c. NBSTSA certification titles | | d. AST recommended clinical ladder levels | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 12. Which term describes the relationship between the certified | | surgical technologist (CST) and the other members of the surgical | | team in the OR? | | | | a. contractual | | --- ----- -------------- | | b. professional | | c. social | | d. therapeutic | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 13. Which term describes the relationship between the CST and the | | patient or the patient's family? | | | | a. medical | | --- ----- -------------- | | b. professional | | c. social | | d. therapeutic | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 14. In or by which of the four components of communication would | | "decoding" take place? | | | | a. sender | | --- ----- ---------- | | b. message | | c. receiver | | d. feedback | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 15. Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive | | as a *negative* attitude from a team member? | | | | a. tightly folded arms | | --- ----- --------------------------- | | b. direct eye contact | | c. leaning toward patient | | d. head nodding in agreement | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 16. Which of the following behaviors would **NOT** be considered an | | example of "workplace violence"? | | | | a. rumors and gossip | | --- ----- ----------------------------------- | | b. yielding to the other's viewpoint | | c. unwanted sexual advances | | d. demeaning comments or criticisms | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 17. According to the AST position statement on teamwork, which type | | of environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical | | experience with positive patient outcomes? | | | | a. collaborative | | --- ----- --------------- | | b. corporate | | c. fast-paced | | d. technological | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 18. Which term describes the surgical technologist's foundational | | commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair treatment, | | cost containment, and attention to the highest level of surgical | | patient care? | | | | a. aseptic principles | | --- ----- ---------------------- | | b. job description | | c. policy and procedure | | d. surgical conscience | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 19. Which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital? | | | | a. community | | --- ----- --------------- | | b. nonprofit | | c. proprietary | | d. tax supported | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 20. Which acronym represents an organization that serves as both an | | insurer and provider of medical services? | | | | a. CDC | | --- ----- ----- | | b. CEO | | c. FDA | | d. HMO | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 21. Surgical technologists and other allied health professionals in | | perioperative services usually work under the direction of which | | hospital administrative director? | | | | a. chief executive officer | | --- ----- ------------------------- | | b. chief financial officer | | c. medical director | | d. director of nursing | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 22. What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her | | name? | | | | a. pharmacist | | --- ----- ------------ | | b. director | | c. dentist | | d. dietitian | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- -------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 11/29/2016 9:37 PM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 23. Through which hospital department or committee would the | | certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) submit a request for | | privileges to work in the operating room? | | | | a. risk management | | --- ----- -------------------------- | | b. nursing services | | c. medical staff | | d. auxiliary and volunteers | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 24. Which department would provide services for repair of broken | | equipment or to do routine preventive checks? | | | | a. maintenance and biomed | | --- ----- ------------------------ | | b. diagnostic imaging | | c. environmental services | | d. risk management | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | -------------------- -------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 11/29/2016 7:10 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 25. What does the acronym *DRG* stand for in the hospital setting? | | | | a. doctor of gynecology | | --- ----- --------------------------- | | b. department of radiography | | c. drug reference guide | | d. diagnosis related groups | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 26. The federal governmental insurance programs under the general | | heading of CMS include all of the following EXCEPT: | | | | a. Medicare Part A | | --- ----- ----------------- | | b. Medicare Part B | | c. CHAMPUS | | d. Medicaid | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 27. Which of the following is the membership organization for | | surgical technology with a board of directors elected by a house of | | delegates? | | | | a. ARC/STSA | | --- ----- ---------- | | b. AST | | c. CAAHEP | | d. NBSTSA | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 28. When an ARC/STSA site visitor is sent to a surgical technology | | program to verify and clarify records and annual reporting | | information, to whom does he or she submit the findings? | | | | a. ACS | | --- ----- -------- | | b. AST | | c. CAAHEP | | d. NBSTSA | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 29. Which of the following membership organizations would the | | circulating RN in the operating room likely join as a member? | | | | a. ACS | | --- ----- ------ | | b. AMA | | c. AAMI | | d. AORN | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 30. The CST and CSFA credentials are registered trademarks of which | | organization? | | | | a. ARC/STSA | | --- ----- ---------- | | b. AST | | c. CAAHEP | | d. NBSTSA | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 31. The hospital's infection control nurse would report any suspicion | | of rare or mysterious infectious diseases to which governmental | | agency? | | | | a. CDC | | --- ----- ------ | | b. EPA | | c. FDA | | d. OSHA | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 32. Which organization would employees of the central sterile | | processing department likely join as members? | | | | a. AMA | | --- ----- --------- | | b. EPA | | c. IAHCSMM | | d. NIOSH | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 33. Which federal regulatory agency is dedicated to enforcing | | workplace safety and preventing worker injuries? | | | | a. ANSI | | --- ----- ------ | | b. EPA | | c. FDA | | d. OSHA | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 34. Which of the following is an independent, nonprofit national | | organization that develops standards for and accredits health care | | organizations in the United States? | | | | a. the Joint Commission | | --- ----- ---------------------------------------------- | | b. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | | c. American National Standards Institute | | d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 35. A medical device or surgical piece of equipment that has failed | | would have to be taken out of service and any patient injury reported | | to which of the following agencies? | | | | a. EPA | | --- ----- ------ | | b. FDA | | c. OSHA | | d. WHO | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 36. Which of the following pioneers of medicine and surgery first | | developed techniques for surgical antisepsis? | | | | a. Billroth | | --- ----- ---------- | | b. Galen | | c. Halsted | | d. Lister | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 37. Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat | | diseases of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, | | and thyroid gland? | | | | a. endocrinologist | | --- ----- -------------------- | | b. general surgeon | | c. gynecologist | | d. urological surgeon | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 38. After which of the following military conflicts did Great Britain | | and the United States begin to train and employ allied health | | professionals predominantly in the scrub role in surgery? | | | | a. Civil War | | --- ----- ------------------- | | b. Revolutionary War | | c. Vietnam War | | d. World War II | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 39. Which national membership organization's House of Delegates | | proposed the creation of the Association of Operating Room | | Technicians (AORT) in 1969? | | | | a. ACS | | --- ----- ------ | | b. AMA | | c. ANA | | d. AORN | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 40. What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, | | teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST? | | | | a. college prerequisites | | --- ----- ------------------------ | | b. legal doctrines | | c. professional traits | | d. religious philosophies | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Multiple Choice | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 41. A physician who is a contracted provider in a PPO or HMO will | | receive reimbursement for fees based on a capitated rate of payment. | | | | a. True | | --- ----- ------- | | b. False | | | | *ANSWER: * True | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * True / False | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 42. The ARC/STSA administers the national certification examination | | for surgical technologists and owns the CST® and CSFA® credentials. | | | | a. True | | --- ----- ------- | | b. False | | | | *ANSWER: * False | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * True / False | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 43. Professionalism is a lifelong commitment for a surgical | | technologist who has specific duties and responsibilities for | | providing the highest quality surgical patient care. | | | | a. True | | --- ----- ------- | | b. False | | | | *ANSWER: * True | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * True / False | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 44. AST's mission statement is, "Enhancing the profession to ensure | | quality patient care." | | | | a. True | | --- ----- ------- | | b. False | | | | *ANSWER: * True | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * True / False | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 45. Surgical technologists may discuss details of their daily | | experiences as long as they are not in a public place. | | | | a. True | | --- ----- ------- | | b. False | | | | *ANSWER: * False | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *POINTS: * 1 | | *QUESTION TYPE: * True / False | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | *Match each term below with its description.* | | | | a. Resume | | ----- -------------------------------- | | b. Surgical assistant | | c. Job description | | d. Organizational structure | | e. Career ladder | | f. Role | | g. Allied Health | | h. Feedback | | i. Intraoperative case management | | j. Problem-solving skills | | | | *QUESTION TYPE: * Matching | | -------------------- ------------------- | | *HAS VARIABLES: * False | | *DATE CREATED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | | *DATE MODIFIED: * 2/11/2016 9:27 AM | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 46. Set of responsibilities or expected results associated with a | | job; descriptions are broad in scope | | | | *ANSWER: * f | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 47. Prioritizing, considering alternatives, evaluating abilities, | | working with others to address challenges to patient care | | | | *ANSWER: * j | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 48. Maintaining sterile field, passing instruments to surgeon, | | performing surgical counts, handling medications, preparing specimens | | and dressings | | | | *ANSWER: * i | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 49. Individual with training and credentials to help position, drape, | | and transfer patient as well as provide visualization of operative | | site and close body planes | | | | *ANSWER: * b | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 50. Title, requirements for employment, nature of position, duties, | | accountability for actions | | | | *ANSWER: * c | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 51. Pathway or program of upward movement to positions of increased | | responsibility within an organization | | | | *ANSWER: * e | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 52. Overview of career objectives, qualifications, experience, | | education and skills; used as reference in employment search | | | | *ANSWER: * a | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 53. Important goal of communication process when the sender knows | | message was understood by receiver; may be either verbal or | | nonverbal. | | | | *ANSWER: * h | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 54. Hierarchical layers of hospital administrative departments, | | services, directors, and trustees | | | | *ANSWER: * d | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 55. Classification of cell saver, medical lab, radiology, EEG, and | | orthopedic technicians, and other hospital employees | | | | *ANSWER: * g | | ------------- --- | | *POINTS: * 1 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
