(Test Bank) Surgical Technology

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Surgical Technology 7th Edition Fuller Test Bank Chapter 01: The Surgical Technologist Fuller: Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The professional association for surgical technologists is the . a. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses b. American College of Surgeons c. Association of Surgical Technologists d. Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology ANS: C The AST is the surgical technologists’ professional organization. The association promotes professional standards by providing services to its members as well as legislative support to promote and formalize the status of surgical technologists. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 2. demonstrates that a surgical technologist from an accredited program has achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skills. a. Licensure b. An associate’s degree c. Graduation d. Certification ANS: D Certification is a demonstration of competency to a particular standard, usually set by the professional organization. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 3. Certification for the surgical technologist is . a. mandatory b. voluntary c. unnecessary d. invalid ANS: B Certification is mandatory in some states for an individual to work in the profession. However, in most states certification is voluntary. Note: All graduates from a CAAHEP -accredited program are required to take the CST examination before graduation. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 4. Certification differs from licensure in that certification . a. does not require continuing education credits b. allows employers to evaluate prospective employees by one verifiable national standard c. is not currently mandatory to practice in all 50 states d. is a no-cost examination ANS: C Licensure is a process in which the state government issues registration and the right to practice. Certification is mandatory in some states for an individual to work in the profession. This requirement is the national trend because it provides a demonstr able standard of knowledge. At the time of this writing, mandatory graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and certification is required in the states of Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Two other states —Colorado and Washington —require formal registration of the individual’s legal name and place of residence. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 5. The profession of surgical technologist is defined today as a result of a. less demanding professional needs b. rapid monumental developments in technology in general c. growing demands in the ancillary departments d. advances in digital technology ANS: B Rapid monumental developments in technology help define the role of the surgical technologist. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 6. The need for assisti ve persoNnneRl inIsurGgeryBd.idCnoMt arise until . a. World War I b. Korean War c. Civil War d. World War II ANS: D The need for assistive personnel in surgery did not arise until World War II. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 7. During World War I, worked on the battlefield to offer aid and comfort to the wounded. a. nurses b. assistants c. Corpsmen d. orderlies ANS: C During World War I, Corpsmen worked on the battlefield to offer aid and comfort to the wounded. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 8. A new profession was born in the Army for the Corpsman; it was named . a. Corpsman I b. nurse c. CST d. ORT ANS: D ORT, operating room technician, was a new profession born in the Army for the Corpsman. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 9. Registered nurses continued to fill the role of the scrub, or “instrument,” nurse until about . a. 1970 b. 1965 c. 1966 d. none of the above ANS: B RNs continued to fill the role of the scrub, or instrument, nurse until 1965. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 10. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) published a book called . a. The Role of the Operating Room Technician b. Teaching in the Operating Room c. Teaching the OperatingNRoRom ITecGhnicBia.nC M d. Surgical Techniques for OUpeSratinNg RToom T eOchnician ANS: C The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) published a book called Teaching the Operating Room Technician. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 11. In the AORN board of directors created the . a. 1968, Association of Operating Room Technicians b. 1965, Association of Operating Room Technicians c. 1968, Association of Operating Room Nurses d. 1967, Association of Operating Room Nurses ANS: C In 1968, the AORN board of directors created the Association of Operating Room Nurses. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 12. AORT stands for . a. Association of Operating Radiology Technician b. Association of Ophthalmic Register Technician c. Association of Operating Respiratory Technician d. Association of Operating Room Technicians ANS: D AORT stands for Association of Operating Room Technicians. DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 13. In an effort to formalize technologists’ education, AORT created two new committees, which are the Joint Review Committee and the . a. AST b. LCC -ST c. CST d. CORT -ST ANS: B In an effort to formalize technologists’ education, AORT created two new committees, the Joint Review Committee and the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC -ST). DIF: 1 REF: p. 2-3 14. The surgical technologist’s professional organization that supports students and graduates is . a. LCC b. CST c. AST d. NBSTSA ANS: C The surgical technologist’s professional organization that supports students and graduates is the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 15. At the national level, AST provides the following support to students and graduates of surgical technologist and teaching institutions and the public . a. maintains practice standards, code of ethics, and code of conduct for the surgical technologist b. publishes a professional journal, The Surgical Technologist c. holds annual conferences for surgical technologists and educators d. all of the above ANS: D At the national level, AST provides the following support to students and graduates of surgical technologist and teaching institutions and the public: maintains practice standards, code of ethics, and code of conduct for t he surgical technologist; publishes a professional journal, The Surgical Technologist ; and holds annual conferences for surgical technologists and educators. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 16. It is important for students to become active members of AST to promote . N R I G B.C M a. standards of the profession b. the Association of Surgical Technology c. the Accrediting Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology d. themselves ANS: A It is important for surgical technology students to become active members of the AST to promote the standards of the profession. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 17. As a body of professionals, surgical technologists are supported by a number of key organizations and partners. Each has a designated role in . a. certification, standards, continuing education, and promotion b. continuing education, promotion, standards, and accreditation c. standards, continuing education, accreditation, and promotion d. promotion, certification, accreditation, and continuing education ANS: D As a body of professionals, surgical technologists are supported by a number of key organizations and partners. Each has a designated role in promotion, certification, accreditation, and continu ing education. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 18. The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) provides educational recommendations and required for accreditation of programsUin SsurgNicalTtechnoOlogy and surgi cal first assisting. a. guidelines b. rules c. standards d. grades ANS: C The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) provides educational standards and recommendations required for accreditatio n of programs in surgical technology and surgical first assisting. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 19. Which of the following organizations oversees certification and credentialing for the surgical technologist? a. AORN b. AST c. NBSTSA d. CAAHEP ANS: C The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) oversees certification and credentialing of surgical technologists and surgical assistants. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 20. Accreditation is granted to a school only after . a. review of curriculum b. full on-site visit c. council review at the end of the year d. curriculum is submitted ANS: B Accreditation is granted to a school only after a full on -site evaluation of the program and its facilities to ensure compliance with ARC/STSA standards. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 21. Surgical technologists are trained in . a. 2-year colleges b. military c. proprietary certificate programs d. all the above ANS: D Surgical technologists are trained in 2 -year colleges, the military, and proprietary certificate programs. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 22. The Accrediting Bur eau ofNHeaRlthIEduGcatiBo.n CSchoMols (ABHES) is another accrediting body. a. for-profit b. nonprofit c. semiprofit d. none of the above ANS: B U S N T O ABHES is another nonprofit accrediting body. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 23. Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists requires _ . a. graduation from an ABHES -accredited school b. graduation from an Armed Forces program c. graduation from a CAAHEP -accredited school d. all of the above ANS: D Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists requires graduation from an CAAHEP -accredited school, ABHES -accredited school, and federally sponsored Armed Forces program. DIF: 1 REF: p. 3 24. Certification demonstrates . a. standard of knowledge b. advanced level competencies c. understanding of the principles and practices of surgery d. support for NBSTSA ANS: A Certification demonstrates a standard of knowledge and understanding of the principles of surgical technology. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 25. To be eligible to take the certification examination, the applicant must meet all requirements EXCEPT . a. be a graduate of an accredited program (ABHES and CAAHEP) b. currently be a CST c. be a graduate of a military program d. have 7 of the last 10 years documented scrub experience ANS: D Individuals must be a graduate of an accredited program (CAAHEP and ABHES), currently a CST, and a graduate of a military program. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 26. The National Center for Competency Test requires applicants to have the following . a. high school diploma or GED b. be a graduate of a formal operating room technician (ORT) training program c. A and B d. none of the above ANS: C NCCT applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be a graduate of an ORT training program, and have 7 years of validated scrub experience within the past 10 years. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4 27. Suzie has taken the CST examination and passed. For Suzie to keep her certification without retaking the examination, she must do one of the following . a. attend the national conference b. maintain continuing education (CE) credits c. nothing d. attend all state meetings ANS: B CE credits provide an opportunity for professionals to improve their knowledge and competency. DIF: 1 REF: p. 4-5 28. The stated goals of a career ladder are primarily to do all the following EXCEPT . a. improve patient care b. promote accountability c. encourage employer recognition of the surgical technologist d. encourage experienced surgical technologists to contribute to the professional growth of their own career ANS: D The stated goals of a career ladder are primarily to improve patient care, encourage employer recognition of the surgical technologist, promote accountability, increase the visibility of the surgical technologist’s role in the health care facility, and enc ourage experienced surgical technologists to contribute to the professional growth of others. DIF: 1 REF: p. 5 29. The nonsterile member of the surgical team is called . a. assistant b. scrub c. circulator d. surgeon ANS: C The circulator is a nonsterile team member. DIF: 1 REF: p. 6 30. The surgi cal technologi st wNhUo RwSorIksNiGn Ta Bho.spCitOalMor oth er facility that p rovides 2 4-hour care is usually required to . a. take a break every hour b. be on “call” c. do nothing d. none of the above ANS: B The surgical technologist who works in a hospital or other facility that provides 24 -hour care is usually required to be on “call.” DIF: 1 REF: p. 6 31. The larger picture casts the surgical technologist’s role as a combination of four main areas of health care and technology EXCEPT . a. educator and preceptor b. participant in leadership and management c. patient care provider in the perioperative setting d. specialist in sterilization ANS: D U S N T O The larger picture casts the surgical technologist’s role as a combination of four main areas of health care and technology: assistant in surgical procedures as part of the surgical team; specialist in the preparation, handling, and use of surgical devices, equipment, and instruments; patient care provider in the perioperative setting; participant in leadership and management, and educator and preceptor. DIF: 1 REF: p. 7 32. James is a new graduate, and he is looking for a job in surgical technology. Career services has met with him and had him fill out applications for the following jobs. Of the following job fields, which one does James NOT qualify for as a new graduate? a. CST b. Central processi ng manager c. VA hospital, ST position d. Educator ANS: D Public trust means that patients, their families, and others in the care environment maintain a high level of confidence in the professionals who care for them. Entry -level certification and at least 2 years of experience in surgery are the minimum requirements for an educator position. DIF: 1 REF: p. 8 33. has particular attributes, attitude, and be havior that reflect a high standard of accountability, ethics, honesty, and respect for people. a. Someone highly trainedN R I G B.C M b. Someone who uses his or her skills c. A professional d. Surgical technologist ANS: C Professionals have particular attributes, attitude, and behavior that reflect a high standard of accountability, ethics, honesty, and respect for people. DIF: 1 REF: p. 9 MATCHING Match each item with the correct acronym. a. NBSTSA b. ABHES c. ARC/STSA d. CAAHEP e. AORN f. AST g. ORT h. CFA i. ACS j. RN k. CST l. NCCT m. STCR n. LPN 1. Surgical Technologist Circulating Role 2. Operating Room Technician 3. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 4. Association of Operative Registered Nurses 5. Licensed practical nurse 6. Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools 7. Registered nurse 8. Association of Surgical Technologists 9. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 10. American College of Surgeons 11. Certified surgical technologist 12. Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 13. Certified first assistant 14. National Center for Competency Testing 1. ANS: M DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 2. ANS: G DIF: 2 REF: p. 2 3. ANS: A DIF: 2 REF: p. 3 4. ANS: E DIF: 2 REF: p. 2 5. ANS: N DIF:N U2RSIN GTB.RCEOF:M p. 4 6. ANS: B DIF: 2 REF: p. 3 7. ANS: J DIF: 2 REF: p. 4 8. ANS: F DIF: 2 REF: p. 3 9. ANS: D DIF: 2 REF: p. 3 10. ANS: I DIF: 2 REF: p. 4 11. ANS: K DIF: 2 REF: p. 3 12. ANS: C DIF: 2 REF: p. 3 13. ANS: H DIF: 2 REF: p. 8 14. ANS: L DIF: 2 REF: p. 4 Match the definition with the role of the surgical technologist. You may use the same answer more than once. a. Scrub role b. Circulator c. Second assistant d. Preceptor e. Instrumentation specialist f. Leadership and management 15. Maintain retraction of tissue 16. Communicate effectively with surgeon to prevent errors, such as passing the wrong instrument or passing it in the wrong position U S N T O 17. Nonsterile team member who assists the RN 18. Assist with hemostasis as directed by the surgeon 19. Specialist in the preparation, handling, and use of instruments 20. Irrigating the surgical wound, especially in microsurgery 21. Teaching others while scrubbed 22. Pursue an advanced degree in hospital administration and management 23. Skills and knowledge required for this role are the processes of sterilization and disinfection, inspection of and troubleshooting equipment, and assembly of instrument tray 24. Maintain a “dry” surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponge 25. Ensure patient chart, including results of diagnostic procedures, permits, and preoperative checklist, accompanies the patient into surgery 26. Prepares instruments and supplies on the sterile field 27. Role is fulfilled by a registered nurse 28. A teacher 29. The nonsterile person who performs patient care procedures, obtains and delivers the equipment needed for a surgery case, opens sterile supplies, and assists in positioning the patient on the operating table 30. Facilitating safety and emergency protocols 31. Assist surgeon in specific, well-defined task as needed during the procedure 15. ANS: C DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 16. ANS: A DIF: 2 REF: p. 5 17. ANS: B DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 18. ANS: C DIF:N 2R I G B.RCEF:M p. 6 19. ANS: E DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 20. ANS: C DIF: 2 REF: p. 7 21. ANS: D DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 22. ANS: F DIF: 2 REF: p. 7 23. ANS: E DIF: 2 REF: p. 7 24. ANS: C DIF: 2 REF: p. 7 25. ANS: B DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 26. ANS: A DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 27. ANS: B DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 28. ANS: D DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 29. ANS: B DIF: 2 REF: p. 7 30. ANS: F DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 31. ANS: A DIF: 3 REF: p. 7 Match the following definitions with the correct term. a. Facility -based ST b. Military service c. Specialty practice d. CST-CFA e. Educator and clinical instructor f. Medical industry representative g. Central processing management h. Research product and development 32. Work in research product and development in the area of surgical instruments, supplies, and devices 33. Designs and develops the curriculum for the institution and manages departments 34. Assists in surgical procedures to retract t issue and aid in exposure, hemostasis, close tissue planes, and other intraoperative techniques while under supervision of the surgeon 35. Education program parallels civilian requirements, with additional training in combat and war surgery and in golden hour treatment 36. The scope of duties and responsibilities includes disinfection and sterilization processes, assembly of surgical instrument sets, and management of complex instrument systems 37. Promote the company’s equipment but also has the technical expertise to troubleshoot problems 38. The hospital -based surgical technologist may specialize in one or more surgical specialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, obstetrics, or plastic surgery 32. ANS: H DIF: 2 REF: p. 6 33. ANS: E DIF: 2 REF: p. 8 34. ANS: D DIF: 2 REF: p. 8 35. ANS: B DIF: 2 REF: p. 8 36. ANS: G DIF: 2 REF: p. 7 37. ANS: F DIF: 2 REF: p. 8 38. ANS: C DIF: 2 REF: p. 8 Chapter 02: Communication and Teamwork Fuller: Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. and are two of the most important components of patient care. a. Teamwork and professionalism b. Communication and professionalism c. Communication and teamwork d. Teamwork and skills ANS: C Communication and teamwork are two of the most important components of patient care. DIF: 1 REF: p. 10 2. Surgery is performed by . a. surgeons b. nurses c. surgical technologists d. teams of health professionals ANS: D Surgery is performed by teams of health professionals. DIF: 1 REFN: pR. 10I G B.C M U S N T O 3. is a quality found in people with self -esteem. This type of behavior seeks to protect one’s own rights while respecting those of others. a. Aggressiveness b. Offensiveness c. Assertiveness d. Emotion ANS: C Assertiveness is defined as a quality in people with self -esteem; assertive behavior seeks to protect one’s own rights while respecting those of others. DIF: 1 REF: p. 15 4. are behaviors that are accepted as part of the environment and culture of a group. a. Norms b. Laws c. Regulations d. Rules ANS: A Norms are defined as behaviors that are accepted as part of the environment and culture of a group. Norms are usually established by custom and popular acceptance rather than by law, although the two may not be mutually exclusive. DIF: 1 REF: p. 10 5. Communication is a two-way process between the . a. ST and patient b. sender and receiver c. surgeon and circulator d. accuser and accused ANS: B Communication is a two -way process in which one person (the sender) expresses ideas and feelings and another (the receiver) receives them, processes them, and gives feedback. DIF: 1 REF: p. 11 6. is the expression of emotion or opinion contained in the delivery of a message. a. Expression b. Body language c. Sensitivity d. Tone ANS: D Tone is the environment of the message. It reflects the sender’s emotions, such as respect for the receiver, opinion about the message, or attitude toward the receiver. DIF: 1 REF: p. 12 7. is the response toNaUmReSsIsaNgeGaTndBi.s Ca OcoMmponent of effective communic ation. a. Feedback b. Aggression c. Harassment d. Abuse ANS: A Feedback is a response by the receiver that acknowledges the message that was sent. DIF: 1 REF: p. 16 8. The most important reason to increase is to maintain respect, trust, and empathy among coworkers and management. a. staff b. salaries c. communication skills d. gossip and rumors ANS: C Among the most important reasons to improve communication skills is to maintain respect, trust, and empathy among coworkers and management. The operating room environment is often rushed, tense, and even brusque. DIF: 1 REF: p. 11 9. Poor patient care, errors, conflict, and stress are results of . a. poor communication skills b. aggression c. lack of educated team members d. cultural differences ANS: A Good communication greatly increases the safety of the environment for the patient. Poor communication results in poor patient care, errors, conflict, and stress. DIF: 1 REF: p. 11 10. Many health care workers are surprised to find that the greatest challenge in their work is not the work itself but the of the workplace. a. stress b. acceptable social distance c. gender value d. interactions and social climate ANS: D Even under the best circumstances, communication can be difficult. Many health care workers are surprised to find that the greatest challenge in their work is not the work itself but the interactions and social climate of the workplace. DIF: 1 REF: p. 11 11. Even if the sender does notNwUisRhStoIeNxGprTesBs .hiCs oOrMher true feelings about t he mess age, these feelings will probably be conveyed by . a. aggressive behavior b. assertiveness c. body language d. gossip or rumors ANS: C The way we use posture, gestures, and expressions to convey ideas and messages is called body language. These cues can emphasize the message or convey a meaning that differs significantly from what was or iginally intended. DIF: 1 REF: p. 12 12. can be both an expression of comfort and a way of controlling people. a. Harassment b. Touch c. Values d. Interactions ANS: B Touch can be both an expression of comfort and a way of controlling people. Touch, except in social gestures such as hand -shaking, is almost never neutral.