Surgical Tech Chapter 1

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ACRONYM

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A WORD FORMED BY INITIALS

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AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY

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SAME AS SAME DAY SURGICAL CENTERS

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ARC-ST

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ACCREDITATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

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AST

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ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

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CIRCULATOR

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UNSTERIAL TEAM MEMBER IN SURGERY/ AN RN OR LPN OR SURG TECH

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COMPETENCY

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM A JOB ROLE

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DO

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DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHY

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ELECTIVE

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A SURGICAL PROCEDURE NOT REQUIRED IMMEDIATLY ATTENTION

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EMERGENT

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SURGICAL PROCEDURE THREATENING LIFE OR LIMB IN SHORT TIME PERIOD/EMERGENCY

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HMO

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HEALTH MAINTANENCE ORGANIZATION/HEALTH CARE ORGANIZAITON THAT SERVES AS BOTH THE INSURER AND PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES

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INTRAOPERATIVE

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OCCURS DURING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE

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THE JOINT COMMISSION

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A NONPROFIT ORG. THAT DEVELOPS STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZAITONS

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LCC-ST

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LIASION COUNCIL ON CERTIFICAITON FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY/CHANGED NAME TO NBSTSA IN 2006

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PROPRIETARY

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ORGANIZATION THAT IS FOR PROFIT. OWNED BY INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY
(TAXED)

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STSR

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IN THE SCRUB ROLE

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URGENT

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REQUIRING TREATMENT WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME

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VERSALIUS

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FATHER OF MODERN ANATOMY/CHALLENGED WRITTINGS OF GALEN BY DISSECTING CADAVERS

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SURGICAL CONSCIENCE

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THE BASIS OF PRACTICE OF STICT ADHERENCE TO SURGICAL STERILITY

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A profesional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice

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A. American College of Surgeons ***
B.the joint commision
C.AST

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A nonprofit organizaiton tha develops standards and performance criteria for health care organizations is

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A. AST
B.The joint commision ****
C.American college of surgeons

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Which team member is responsible for opening sterile supplies onto the steriel field during a surgical procedure?

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A. STSR
B.Circulator****
C.Anesthesiologist
D. surgeon

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When was the first national certification exam given?

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A. June 1965
B. Dec. 1970****
c.Sept 1992

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The certificaiton examination for surgical techs is given by which entity?

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A. AST
B.ARC-ST
C.The joint commision
D. LCC-ST****

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Accreditation is a term that applies to?

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A.individuals
B.Programs***
C.program directors
D.colleges

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Hospital philosophy and policy are usually determined by whom?

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A. Chief of staff
B.board of directors***
C.Director of surgery

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Medicare is a program administered by the federal government through which agency?

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A. HCFA****
B. Social security administ
C.Medicare

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What is s division of the United Nations that promotes health activities worldwide?

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A.Red Cross
B. social secruity admin.
C.World Health org.***

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Which entity accredits surggical technology programs?

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A.LCC-ST
B.ARC-ST****
C.AST

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A general descriptiono f the abilities needed to perform a job is?

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A.job description
B.competency***
C.Profession
D.reliability

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Which hospital committe verifies the credential so fhte physicians and specialized health care personnnel?

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A.physicians committee
B.medical staff***
C.ambulatory comittee

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The individual that established and early scientific mindset in the history of surgery and founder of comparative anatomy

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A. Galen
B. Vesalius
C.Aristotle
D.Harvey

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What does the mission statement of AST say?

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"Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care"