Exam 1: Orientation to Surgical Technology

Which of the following is the membership organization for surgical technology with a board of directors elected by a house of delegates?

How many phases of surgical case management are there?

Match each term below with its description. -Important goal of communication process when the sender knows message was understood by receiver; may be either verbal or nonverbal.

Which department would provide services for repair of broken equipment or to do routine preventive checks?

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?

Match each term below with its description. -Prioritizing, considering alternatives, evaluating abilities, working with others to address challenges to patient care

Match each term below with its description. -Overview of career objectives, qualifications, experience, education and skills; used as reference in employment search

Which federal regulatory agency is dedicated to enforcing workplace safety and preventing worker injuries?

The terms entry-level, proficient, and expert practitioners are applied to which of the following?

A physician who is a contracted provider in a PPO or HMO will receive reimbursement for fees based on a capitated rate of payment.

Surgical technologists and other allied health professionals in perioperative services usually work under the direction of which hospital administrative director?

Match each term below with its description. -Hierarchical layers of hospital administrative departments, services, directors, and trustees

What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST?

A private surgical technologist is usually employed by which of the following?

Match each term below with its description. -Title, requirements for employment, nature of position, duties, accountability for actions