Week 3 Terms

Question 1

ABHES

Answer 1

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Offers accreditation to higher education institutions

Question 2

ACS

Answer 2

American College of Surgeons

Establishes educational standards for surgeons and surgical residency programs

Question 3

Allied health profession

Answer 3

A profession that follows the principles of medicine and nursing but that focuses on an expertise set apart from those practices

Question 4

AORN

Answer 4

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Question 5

AMA

Answer 5

American Medical Association

Founded in 1847 made of MDs whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles across all pt populations

Question 6

ARC/STSA

Answer 6

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Establishes, maintains, and promotes quality standards for education programs in Surgical technology and surgical first assisting

Question 7

ANSI

Answer 7

American National Standards Institute

Creates business and health standards to serve as a baseline for assessment

Question 8

Assistant circulator

Answer 8

ST in the nonsterile role of the surgical team Responsible for monitoring conditions in the OR related to pt care, safety, documentation, distribution of sterile supplies and count

Question 9

AST

Answer 9

Association of Surgical Technologists
Association
Strives to uphold and support the standards of pt care and profession

Question 10

CAAHEP

Answer 10

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Accredits health science programs (incl ST)

Question 11

Certification

Answer 11

Acknowledgment by a private agency that a person has achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skill
Usually established by graduation from an accredited institution and passing a written examination

Question 12

Continuing education

Answer 12

Professional development

Demonstrates an ongoing learning process in an individuals profession

Question 13

CST

Answer 13

Certified surgical technologist

A ST who has successfully passed the certified examination given by the NBSTSA

Question 14

CST-CFA

Answer 14

Certified surgical technologist-Certified first assist
ST with advanced training who has successfully passed the certification examination for surgical FA and is credentialed by the NBSTSA

Question 15

Licensure

Answer 15

Professional status granted by state government, that defines the limit (scope) of practice and regulates those who hold a license

Question 16

National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists

Answer 16

Comprehensive written examination required for official certification by the AST
Developed by the NBSTSA

Question 17

NBSTSA

Answer 17

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Formerly the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist
Responsible for all decisions related to certification (i.e. eligibility, renewal)

Question 18

NCCT

Answer 18

National Center for Competency Testing

Nonprofit organization that provides a certification examination for non accredited programs and on the job training

Question 19

Nonsterile team members

Answer 19

Surgical team members who handle only nonsterile equipment, supplies, and instruments
Circulation is primary nonsterile team member

Question 20

ORT

Answer 20

Operating room technicians
Former name for ST
Changed in the 1970s

Question 21

Professional attributes

Answer 21

Positive behaviors and traits of a professional, highly regarded by the public and professional peers
Honesty, reliability, tact, diplomacy, and commitment

Question 22

Proprietary school

Answer 22

Private for-profit school

Question 23

Scrub

Answer 23

Role and name commonly applied to the ST or licensed nurse in the sterile scrub role during sx

Question 24

Sterile personnel

Answer 24

Members of the surgical team who have performed a surgical scrub or hand and arm antisepsis procedure
They don a sterile gown, gloves, and either perform the surgery or assist directly
Includes surgeon, assistant, and scrub

Question 25

Surgical conscience

Answer 25

In sx, the ethical motivation to practice excellent aseptic technique to protect the pt from infection

Question 26

MD

Answer 26

Medical doctor

Question 27

RN

Answer 27

Registered nurse

Question 28

LPN

Answer 28

Licensed practical nurse

Question 29

LVN

Answer 29

Licensed vocational nurse

Question 30

CE

Answer 30

Continuing education

Question 31

Level 1: Entry Level

Answer 31

1st level after graduation from an accredited ST program and includes the 1st yr of practice ST will demonstrate practical use of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology and basic pt care

Question 32

Level 2: Proficient

Answer 32

CST with at least 1 year of employment Demonstrates the skills necessary for routine scrub roles across the specialties Can respond to emergency situations in sx Assists in circulating duties and assumes greater responsibilities in pt care

Question 33

Level 3: Expert

Answer 33

Proficient in all expected tasks in sx and includes advanced level practice in surgical equipment and highly technical instrumentation Capable of scrubbing complex cases across the specialties and takes an active role in their planning

Question 34

STCR

Answer 34

ST circulation Assistant circulator Distributes and opens sterile instruments and other supplies to the sterile team members Responsible for positions pt, assist anesthesia care provider

Question 35

Second assistant

Answer 35

Maintain retraction of tissues Maintain a 'dry' surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponges Assist with hemostasis as directed by surgeon Properly assemble and attach wound suction devices at the close of sx Apply wound dressings at the close of surgery, Steadying and maintaining the position of the insertion tube during endoscopic sx Irrigating the surgical wound Cutting sutures that have been placed by the surgeon

Question 36

Preceptor

Answer 36

Teaching others while scrubbed

Question 37

Personal integrity

Answer 37

To be trustworthy, reliable, and responsible, not only on the job, but at all times, in all areas of one's life

Question 38

Consistency in character and behavior

Answer 38

Professionals maintain professional demeanor even under stress, controlling one's emotions (self-regulation)

Question 39

Erythr/o

Answer 39

Red

Question 40

Hem/o

Answer 40

Blood

Question 41

Hepat/o

Answer 41

Liver

Question 42

Hydr/o

Answer 42

Water, fluid

Question 43

Inguin/o

Answer 43

Groin

Question 44

Isch/o

Answer 44

To hold back

Question 45

Lapar/o

Answer 45

Abdomen, abdominal wall

Question 46

Laryng/o

Answer 46

Larynx

Question 47

Leuk/o

Answer 47

White

Question 48

Lymph/o

Answer 48

Lymph (clear fluid that bathes tissue spaces)

Question 49

Mamm/o

Answer 49

Breast

Question 50

Mast/o

Answer 50

Breast