Appleton & Lange review for the surgical technology examination
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Appleton & Lange review for the surgical technology examination
Appleton & Lange , McGraw-Hill, 2004
5th ed
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Appleton and Lange review for the surgical technology examination
Review for the surgical technology examination
Surgical technology examination
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This book is the most widely-used Q&A review for the surgical technologist national certification exam. It is updated to reflect the latest areas covered on the test, including computers, physics, mechanics, and robotics. More than 1500 Q&As provide a complete exam review. It includes a comprehensive 250-question practice test for confidence-building self-assessment. Detailed answers reinforce learning and understanding. It closely follows exam content outline. It is from the quick-study experts. This book provides the most time-effective and complete way to prepare for the Surgical Technologist National Certification Examination. Learn more in less time. Practice with over 1500 questions. Evaluate your areas of strength and weakness. Reinforce knowledge, confidence, and skills. Focus on what you really need to know.
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- ContentsPart 1.FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE Questions A.Basic Sciences 1. Terminology 2. Anatomy and Physiology 3. Microbiology 4. Pharmacology and Anesthesia B.Infection Control 1. Aseptic Technique 2. Sterilization and Disinfection 3. Packaging and Dispensing Supplies 4. Operating Room Environment C.Concepts of Patient Care 1. Transportation 2. Positioning 3. Observation and Monitoring 4. Documentation and Records 5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 6. Medical, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities D.Occupational Hazards Part 2. PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION A.Physical Environment of the Operating Room 1. Preparation 2. Maintenance B.Patient-Related Procedures 1. Consents 2. Positions for Operative Procedures 3. Skin Preparation 4. Draping C. Scrub Tasks 1. Scrub, Gown, and Glove 2. Basic Setups a. Instrumentation b. Equipment c. Supplies 3. Counts Answers and Explanations References Part 3.INTRAOPERATIVE AND POSTOPERATIVE PROCEDURES The questions for Chapter 3 include the following topics for each surgical area: indications for surgery
- instrumentation
- equipment
- maintenance of sterile field
- care, handling, and usage of intraoperative supplies
- and terminal disinfection. Questions A. General Surgery B.Obstetrics and Gynecology C.Ophthalmology D.Otorhinolaryngology E.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery F.Genitourinary Surgery G.Thoracic Surgery H.Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular SurgeryI.Orthopedic Surgery J.Neurosurgery K.Pediatric and Geriatric Surgery L.Emergency Procedures and Miscellaneous References Part 4. TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES FOR THE OPERATING ROOM Questions A.Computer Use B.Surgical Application of Electricity C.The Relationship Between Physics and Medicine D.Surgical RootsAnswers and Explanations References Part 5.PRACTICE TEST Instructions Questions Answers and Explanations References Practice Test Subject ListingAnswer Grid
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