Chapter 1 surg tech

What are the four members of the surgical team?

Surgeon, First scrub, Anesthesia care provider, Circulating nurse.

What are the three phases of surgical case management?

Preoperative, Intraoperative, Postoperative.

Define the role of the Circulator in the surgical team.

A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or surgical technologist responsible for nonsterile duties.

What does the term 'perioperative' refer to?

All three phases of surgical care: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.

What is the mission statement of the AST (Association of Surgical Technologists)?

Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care.

What are the characteristics of a surgical technologist (ST)?

Ability to prioritize, work as a team, problem-solve, and evaluate solutions.

What is required for surgical technology education accreditation?

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHP) and Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

What is the primary function of the Anesthesia provider in the surgical team?

To administer anesthesia and monitor the patient's vital signs during surgery.

What distinguishes emergency surgical procedures from elective ones?

Emergency procedures require immediate intervention, while elective procedures do not need to be performed immediately.

What are some traits of professionalism in the surgical technology profession?

Competence, honesty, cooperation, problem-solving, and prioritization.

What does the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) focus on?

Certification for surgical technologists.

What should a surgical technologist's lifestyle prepare them for?

Standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects, and exposure to communicable diseases.

What is the importance of teamwork and communication in surgery?

Essential for effective functioning of the surgical team, involving clear roles and observance.

Describe a clinical ladder program for surgical technologists.

It allows STs to advance to positions of increased responsibility.

What are some key employability skills for a surgical technologist?

Work ethics, communication skills, detail orientation, adaptability, and accountability.

List the types of healthcare facilities mentioned in the chapter.

Traditional ORs, free-standing ambulatory surgical centers, specialty centers, doctor's offices, and labor and delivery units.

What is the role of The Joint Commission?

Develops standards and accredits healthcare organizations.

Define 'surgical conscience'.

Willingness to accept responsibility and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and sterile technique.

What is meant by ‘interdepartmental communication’ in hospital organization?

Interactions between perioperative services and other hospital departments.

Mention one principle of teamwork in the surgical setting.

Politeness, respect, and willingness to compromise.

What must a surgical technologist's education and training encompass?

Theory and application of sterile technique, along with knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.