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32 Cards in this Set
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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
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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"
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