front 1 What is the Joint commissions (TJC) primary function in healthcare? | back 1 TJC ensure healthcare facilities meet safety and quality standards |
front 2 List three key agencies involved in hospital accreditation and safety? | back 2 APIC, OSHA, EPA |
front 3 Defined perioperative professional and list three example? | back 3 Healthcare professionals involved in surgery, e.g., scrub tech, circulating nurse, anesthesiologist |
front 4 What are the main department found in healthcare facility? | back 4 Pathology, radiology, infection control, pharmacy, blood bank, etc. |
front 5 Identify three essential piece of equipment commonly found in the operation room? | back 5 Operating table, Mayo stand, back table |
front 6 Explain the purpose of air flow and ventilation control in surgical suites? | back 6 Minimize airborne contaminants to reduce infection |
front 7 What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient care? | back 7 Inpatients stay overnight; outpatients don't require overnight care |
front 8 Describe the advantage and disadvantage of ambulatory Surgery centers? | back 8 Pros: cost- effective, convenient; Cons: limited staff, no overnight care |
front 9 How does healthcare chain of command contribute to hospital efficiency? | back 9 Ensures clear leadership and accountability in healthcare setting |
front 10 Explain the world of the sterile processing technicians in a hospital setting? | back 10 Sterilize and maintenance surgical instrument |
front 11 a hospital administrator want to improve infection control measures. What steps should be taken? | back 11 Hand hygiene, Stillalizations, PPE enforcement Etc |
front 12 if a surgical technologist notice non-compliance with hospital policies. What action should they take? | back 12 report concerns to hospital Administrations |
front 13 A patient ask about the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans. How will you explain this? | back 13 HMO required referral, PPO offers flexibility but higher costs |
front 14 How can the central sterile processing department ensure the proper sterilization of surgical instruments? | back 14 Proper sterilization cycle, rootine in maintenance check |
front 15 A healthcare facility want to enhance patients safety. What recommendations will you make? | back 15 Implement strict infection control, improved staff training |
front 16 Compare and contrast the role of biomedical engineering and materials management in a hospital? | back 16 Biomedical engineering repairs equipment, materials management handle inventory. |
front 17 Why is accreditation necessary for healthcare institutions, and what happen if a facility fails to meet standards ? | back 17 Accreditations ensure compliance with safety regulations |
front 18 How does the risk management department contribute to a hospital safety procedures? | back 18 identifies potential hazard and develops safety policies |
front 19 Discuss the importance of pre-operative professional in preparing patients for surgery? | back 19 Ensure patience are prepared for surgery, reducing complications |
front 20 Evaluate how technology advancements in hospital management have improved efficiency and patient care? | back 20 Electronic health record, robotic assisted surgery, improve scheduling systems |
front 21 Which organizations is responsible for accrediting Healthcare facilities? | back 21 the Joint commissions (TJC) |
front 22 Which perioperative professional is responsible for ensuring a sterile environment and passing instruments to the surgeons ? | back 22 Scribe technologist |
front 23 Which Healthcare payment system involve a fixed rate for specific treatment? | back 23 DRG (diagnosis related group) |
front 24 what are the five skill of medical language communication ? | back 24 listinning, speaking, reading, writing, thinking |
front 25 define the word etymology in context of medical language ? | back 25 it the study of medical word origins |
front 26 list three types of medical word? | back 26 prefix, suffix, and root |
front 27 What are the two primary origin of Medical terminology | back 27 Greek and Latin |
front 28 Provide an example of a singular form medical term and it's plural form in Latin? | back 28 appendix ( singular) appendices ( plural) |
front 29 What does the combining form cardi/O mean ? | back 29 pertaining to the heart |
front 30 What is the role of a prefix in a medical term? | back 30 To modified the word |
front 31 Define the term suffix? | back 31 It's the actions of the words that are most likely at the end of any medical terminology word. |
front 32 What is the anatomical positions? | back 32 Standing upright positions with Palm facing forwards |
front 33 Identify three major body cavity ? | back 33 cranial cavity, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity |
front 34 Explain why Latin and Greek are prevalent in medical terminology? | back 34 Because they are the first person to start naming bodies. |
front 35 Describe how prefix modifying medical words? | back 35 To help indicated and be precise of what being said |
front 36 Differentiate between combining form that are identical to their medical meaning and those that are not? | back 36 For example perri and para peri- professional ( surgeon, nurse) and para-professional ( surgical tech students) |
front 37 Why is spelling and pronunciations important in medical terminology? | back 37 To make sure that the professionals are on the same page and understand what been said |
front 38 Compare and contrast a symptom and a sign? | back 38 A symptom is what you feel and a sign is physical |
front 39 Explain the difference between acute, subacute and chronic disease? | back 39 Acute mean sudden and quick sub acute mean less intensify chronic= longer |
front 40 Summarize the relationship between anatomy and physiology? | back 40 Anatomy is the study of body structure while study of body functions |
front 41 Describe the functions of allied health professional inpatient care? | back 41 Allied health professionals support and carry out specific services ordered by physicians. |
front 42 What is the role of a medical record in healthcare? | back 42 Processing outpatients and inpatient record, retrieve ,and storage |
front 43 Explain the importance of electronic health record? | back 43 it emphasizes health maintenance and preventive care. |
front 44 Divided the word pericarditis into its word part and Define it? | back 44 peri= around cardi= heart it's= inflammation the inflammation of the heart |
front 45 Identify where the following word containing a prefix tachy cardia? | back 45 tachy= fast cadia= heart fast heart beat |
front 46 Build a magical term that mean inflammations of the stomach? | back 46 Gastritis |
front 47 Give the term neurology determining the meaning of its combining form? | back 47 neu= nervous system rology= study of the study of the nervous system |
front 48 Identify where the epic gastric referred to a region, plane or cavity? | back 48 region |
front 49 if a patient has pain in the left lower quadrant what organ could be affected? | back 49 intestine |
front 50 You hear the word Hepatomegaly what does this indicate? | back 50 hepa=liver omegaly= enlargement the enlargement of the liver |
front 51 A healthcare provider used auscultations during an exams what are they doing? | back 51 they using an instrument ( stethoscope) to listen the sound of the body |
front 52 How will you explain to a patient what proximal and distal mean? | back 52 proximal mean closer to the body to the center of the body while distal mean away from the body |
front 53 Giving the word hypoglycemia predict the meaning based on its word part? | back 53 hypo= lower glycemia= sugar low blood sugar |
front 54 Compare the coronal sagittal and transverse plane? | back 54 Corona plane is divided body into the front and back sagittal plane divided the body into equal half right and left transverse plane divided body into Superior and inferior |
front 55 Analyze how different disease categories help physician diagnose illness | back 55 nspection, or visual examination of external services and internal
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front 56 If a word contain two combine form what does this indicate? | back 56 the names of that specific word body part developed into combining forms. |
front 57 Distanguage between physician extender and Allied health professionals? | back 57 a physician extender are professionals that examine, diagnose, and treat patients, and some prescribe drugs. while for an allied health professionals are support and carry out specific services ordered by physicians. |
front 58 Differential between a clinic and ambulatory Surgery Center? | back 58 A clinic provides healthcare services for just one type of patient or one type of disease. while for ambulatory center is s a facility where minor surgery is performed. |
front 59 Evaluate the difference between a refractory disease and a terminal illness? | back 59 A refractory disease is one that is not being responded to treatment while a terminal illness is lead to death |
front 60 Why might a hospital choose to implant an electronic health record system? | back 60 easier access to patient health record and also reduce medical error. |
front 61 Access why some medical term have both Latin and Greek origins | back 61 Because that were the first to start naming body part ( inventor) |
front 62 How do prefix relate to speed effect medical meaning for example brady tachy? | back 62 It help give a clue of what is it actions or the verb is doing for example brady= slow, bradycardia meaning slow heartbeat |
front 63 A healthcare provider document a cute exacerbations patient chart what does this mean? | back 63 acute = sudden and quick sudden worsening of an illness |
front 64 Evaluate the benefit and drawback of using electronic health record in modern Healthcare? | back 64 easy access to doctors, reduce medical error |
front 65 Analyze the impact of medical terminology on patient communications. how can Healthcare professional ensure understanding? | back 65 by explaining in simple term and always asking for comprehensive method such as the teach back method |
front 66 Compare the role of different medical professional in the healthcare System and how do they work together to provide comprehensive care? | back 66 the MD is the one that in charge of the team such a nurse, st etc and the Md would leads the team members and directs their activities and they would work together let's say in an operation to provide efficient care to patient. |
front 67 Propose a new way to teach medical terminology to students were struggling with memorizations? | back 67 created a quiz where u can play multiple times to try to remember, use repetition, try writing it down without looking into your note, work with a study buddy, try to explain to family members etc |
front 68 Create a short mnemonic or strategy to help remember medical prefixes and suffixes? | back 68 note card |
front 69 Greek singular and plural | back 69 Is, nx, oma, on Example iris = irides, phalanx = phalanges, Carcinoma = carcinoma, ganglion = ganglia |
front 70 Latin singular and plural | back 70 A, us, um, is, ex Example vertebra = vertebrae, bronchus = bronchi, bacterium = bacteria, diagnosis = diagnoses, apex = apices |
front 71 Ai stand for | back 71 Conditions of |
front 72 Ism stand for | back 72 Disease from a specific cause |
front 73 Osis stand for | back 73 Abnormal |
front 74 Pathy stand for | back 74 Disease |
front 75 Gram stand for | back 75 Picture |
front 76 Graphy stand for | back 76 Recording |
front 77 Metry stand for | back 77 Measurement |
front 78 Scope stand for | back 78 Instruments use to examine |
front 79 Scopy stand for | back 79 Process of using an instrument to examine |
front 80 Tomy stand for | back 80 Cutting, making an incision |
front 81 Iatry stand for | back 81 Medical treatment |
front 82 Ics stand for | back 82 Practice |
front 83 Ist stand for | back 83 Person who specializes in |
front 84 An stand for | back 84 Without |
front 85 Dys stand for | back 85 Painful |
front 86 Degenerative stand for | back 86 Process of destroying of cell |
front 87 Iatrogenic stand for | back 87 Medicine receiving by patient |
front 88 Asc stand for | back 88 Ambulatory surgery center |
front 89 Cc stand for | back 89 Cheif command |
front 90 Cnm stand for | back 90 Certified nurse midwife |
front 91 Crna stand for | back 91 Certified registered nurse anesthesia |
front 92 D.C stand for | back 92 Doctor of chiropractor |
front 93 D.D.S stand for | back 93 Doctor of dental surgery |
front 94 D.O stand for | back 94 Doctor of osteopathy |
front 95 D.P.M stand for | back 95 Doctor of podiatric medicine |
front 96 D.S stand for | back 96 Discharge summary |
front 97 Dx stand for | back 97 Diagnosis |
front 98 ED stand for | back 98 Emergency department |
front 99 EHR stand for | back 99 Electronic health record |
front 100 EMR stand for | back 100 Electronic medical records |
front 101 EPR | back 101 Electronic patient record |
front 102 ER stand for | back 102 Emergency room |
front 103 FH stand for | back 103 Family history |
front 104 H&P stand for | back 104 History and physical |
front 105 Hippa stand for | back 105 Health insurance portability and accountability act |
front 106 HPI stand for | back 106 History of present illness |
front 107 ICU | back 107 Intensive care unit |
front 108 LPN stand for | back 108 Licensed pratIcal nurse |
front 109 LVN stand for | back 109 Licensed vocational nurse |
front 110 M.D stand for | back 110 Doctor of medicine |
front 111 O.D stand for | back 111 Doctor of optometry |
front 112 Pharm.D. | back 112 Doctor of pharmacy |
front 113 PMH stand for | back 113 Past medical history |
front 114 PT stand for | back 114 Physical therapy |
front 115 R/O stand for | back 115 Rule out |
front 116 ROS stand for | back 116 Review of system |
front 117 SH stand for | back 117 Social History |
front 118 SNF stand for | back 118 Skilled nursing facility |
front 119 What does the prefix “brady-” mean? | back 119 Slow |
front 120 The suffix “-itis” refers to: | back 120 Inflammation |
front 121 The word root “cephal/o” refers to which body part? | back 121 Head |
front 122 Which of the following prefixes means “within” or “inside”? | back 122 Endo |
front 123 What does the prefix “tachy-” mean? | back 123 Fast |
front 124 What does the prefix “hypo-” indicate? | back 124 Under |
front 125 The combining form “erythr/o” means | back 125 Red |
front 126 What does the suffix “-logy” mean? | back 126 Study of |
front 127 The prefix “peri-” means: | back 127 Around |
front 128 Which medical term correctly describes an inflammation of the stomach? | back 128 Gastritis |
front 129 If a patient has “cyanosis,” what color change occurs in their skin? | back 129 Blue |
front 130 The term “osteomalacia” refers to: | back 130 Hardening of the bones |
front 131 Which term refers to a specialist who studies diseases? | back 131 Pathologist |
front 132 What does “polyuria” mean? | back 132 Absence of urine |
front 133 The prefix “retro-” means: | back 133 backward |
front 134 If a patient has a “subcutaneous” injection, where is the medication administered? | back 134 Under the skin |
front 135 A “nephrectomy” is a procedure to | back 135 Removal of the kidney |
front 136 If a doctor prescribes a medication for “bradycardia,” what condition is being treated? | back 136 Slow heart beat |
front 137 A patient with “dysphagia” would likely have trouble with | back 137 Difficult of swallowing |
front 138 A patient diagnosed with “macrocephaly” has a: | back 138 Enlargement of the head |
front 139 If a patient has “intercostal pain,” where is the pain located? Enlargement of the head | back 139 between the rib |
front 140 A patient suffering from “melanoma” most likely has a | back 140 Skin cancer |
front 141 If a procedure is called “laparoscopy,” what does it involve? | back 141 An examination of the abdominal cavity with a scope |
front 142 A patient with “quadriplegia” has paralysis affecting: | back 142 All four limbs |
front 143 Which of the following conditions involves hardening of an artery? | back 143 Arteriosclerosis |
front 144 What does “pneumonectomy” mean? | back 144 The removal of the lungs |
front 145 A “gastroscopy” is performed to | back 145 Examine the stomach with a scope |
front 146 What does the combining form “anter/o” refer to? | back 146 Back |
front 147 The term “caud/o” is associated with which body direction? | back 147 Tail |
front 148 The prefix “mono-” means | back 148 one |
front 149 Which of the following prefixes refers to “four”? | back 149 Quad |
front 150 The term “later/o” refers to | back 150 Side |
front 151 The prefix “poly-” indicates: | back 151 Many |
front 152 The prefix “uni-” means | back 152 One |
front 153 “Peripher/o” is associated with | back 153 The center |
front 154 What does “dist/o” refer to? | back 154 Away form the body |
front 155 The term “ventr/o” refers to the | back 155 Front |
front 156 “Proxim/o” is used to describe | back 156 Closer to the body |
front 157 The prefix “tetra-” refers to | back 157 Three |
front 158 The combining form “medi/o” is associated with | back 158 Middle of the body |
front 159 Poster/o” refers to which anatomical direction? | back 159 Back |
front 160 What does “intern/o” describe? | back 160 Structure inside of the body |
front 161 The prefix “di-” means: | back 161 Two |
front 162 If a structure is “super/o,” it is located | back 162 Above |
front 163 What is the opposite of “extern/o”? | back 163 Internal |
front 164 A doctor describes a patient’s wound as “ventral.” Where is the wound located? | back 164 In front of the body |
front 165 A structure that is “proximal” to another is | back 165 Closer to the point of attachment |
front 166 A disease affecting “viscer/o” would involve which part of the body? | back 166 Internal organs |
front 167 A “pariet/o” membrane is found | back 167 Lining a body cavity |
front 168 If a doctor says a fracture is located in the “distal femur,” where is the injury? | back 168 Near the knee |
front 169 The term “poli/o” relates to which color? | back 169 gray |
front 170 A patient with “melanosis” would have: | back 170 An excess of melanin in the skin |
front 171 The term “xanth/o” describes what color? | back 171 yellow |
front 172 Which four aseptic transfer steps are there? | back 172
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front 173 What is cleaning? | back 173 Cleaning to remove soil |
front 174 What is disinfecting? | back 174 Ability to kill microorganism with the exceptions of Spore |
front 175 What is sterilization? | back 175 completely killed all microorganism |
front 176 What is sterility maintenance? | back 176 Ability to understand that microorganisms are in the environment |
front 177 What is a pathogen? | back 177 A microorganism that can cause disease |
front 178 What are the three lines of defense in the human body? | back 178 Skin, hair, nails |
front 179 Name three types of microorganisms that can cause infections. | back 179 Bacteria, fungi, viruses |
front 180 What is the purpose of the Gram stain in microbiology? | back 180 To differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria |
front 181 What does the Gram stain reveal about bacteria? | back 181 It shows their shape and structures |
front 182 Define biofilm formation? | back 182 Germs stick to surfaces and form a protective layer |
front 183 Why is biofilm formation significant in healthcare settings? | back 183 It makes infections harder to treat |
front 184 What is the difference between nonpathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms? | back 184 Nonpathogenic cannot cause diseases while for pathogenic can cause disease. |
front 185 Describe the four phases of bacterial growth. | back 185 Lag, log phase, stationary phase, death phase . |
front 186 Why are bacterial spores resistant to sterilization techniques? | back 186 They have a protective coating layer |
front 187 How do viruses replicate inside a host? | back 187 By injecting their genetic material into host cells |
front 188 What are aerobic and anaerobic bacteria? | back 188 Aerobic need oxygen; anaerobic do not |
front 189 How do aerobic and anaerobic bacteria differ? | back 189 By their ability to survive with or without oxygen |
front 190 What infection control procedures should a surgical technologist follow? | back 190 Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, maintaining sterility |
front 191 What symptoms might a patient with a systemic infection exhibit? | back 191 Fever, chills, fatigue |
front 192 How should a healthcare worker use knowledge of antibiotic resistance? | back 192 By choosing the right antibiotic and avoiding unnecessary use |
front 193 How do prions differ from other microorganisms? | back 193 They are proteinaceous agents with no DNA or RNA |
front 194 What are possible causes of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)? | back 194 Poor hand hygiene, contaminated equipment, weakened immune systems |
front 195 Compare bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. | back 195 Bacteria and fungi are cellular; viruses are non-cellular |
front 196
| back 196 Bacteria are living and have targetable parts |
front 197 What is quorum sensing in bacteria? | back 197 A process where bacteria communicate using chemical signals |
front 198 Why is sterilization critical in surgical settings? | back 198 It kills germs on tools, preventing infections |
front 199 What risks do perioperative personnel face regarding infectious agents? | back 199 Blood pathogens, airborne pathogens, needle stick injuries |
front 200 What are the key components of infection control in the operating room? | back 200
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front 201 What are the symptoms of systemic versus localized infections? | back 201 Systemic infection symptoms:
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front 202 What are the differences in reproduction among bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses? | back 202
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front 203 What is the significance of antibiotic resistance in surgical settings? | back 203
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front 204 What are the phases of bacterial growth | back 204
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front 205 What are the two categories of microorganisms? | back 205 Nonpathogens and Pathogens |
front 206 Why are microorganisms necessary for our existence? | back 206 They aid in food development and waste decay |
front 207 What are the three lines of defense in the human body? | back 207
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front 208 What constitutes the first line of defense in the body? | back 208 Intact barriers like skin and mucous membranes |
front 209 What is included in the second line of defense? | back 209 Inflammatory response and antibody production |
front 210 What is the third line of defense in the body? | back 210 Resistance through passive and active immunity |
front 211 What are the stages of microorganism transformation to pathogens? | back 211
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front 212 What are the types of infectious processes in the body? | back 212
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front 213 Who is at high risk for exposure to infections? | back 213 Surgeons and surgical assistants |
front 214 What are the main types of pathogenic microorganisms? | back 214
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front 215 What is the size range of most bacterial cells? | back 215 1-2 microns |
front 216 What is a spore in bacteria? | back 216 A resistant form of bacteria for survival |
front 217 How are bacteria commonly classified? | back 217
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front 218 What are the three main shapes of bacteria? | back 218
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front 219 What are the two groups of bacteria identified by the Gram stain? | back 219 Gram-positive and Gram-negative |
front 220 What is the Gram stain procedure? | back 220
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front 221 What type of bacteria requires oxygen to grow? | back 221 Aerobic bacteria |
front 222 What type of bacteria does not require oxygen? | back 222 Anaerobic bacteria |
front 223 What are the temperature requirements for bacteria? | back 223
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front 224 How do bacteria reproduce? | back 224 By dividing through binary fission |
front 225 How often do bacteria reproduce? | back 225 Approximately every 20 minutes |
front 226 What are common viral diseases? | back 226
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front 227 What are the five distinct types of hepatitis viruses? | back 227 A, B, C, D, and E |
front 228 Which hepatitis virus is often implicated in foodborne illnesses? | back 228 Hepatitis A |
front 229 What is the significance of the Hepatitis B vaccine? | back 229 It is strongly recommended for technicians |
front 230 What does HIV cause? | back 230 AIDS |
front 231 How does understanding microorganisms help in healthcare? | back 231
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front 232 What are the characteristics of viruses? | back 232
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front 233 What is the impact of bacteria on the operating room department? | back 233
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front 234 What virus causes AIDS? | back 234 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
front 235 When does HIV occur in the body? | back 235 When the virus enters the bloodstream |
front 236 What are the benefits of understanding microorganisms? | back 236
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front 237 What is a prion? | back 237 A proteinaceous infectious particle |
front 238 What disease is associated with prions? | back 238 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) |
front 239 How are prions deactivated? | back 239 On contaminated items |
front 240 What is a characteristic of fungi? | back 240 Inability to photosynthesize |
front 241 How do fungi typically grow? | back 241 As a mold |
front 242 How are fungi transmitted? | back 242 By direct contact |
front 243 What substance is found in the cell walls of fungi? | back 243 Chitin |
front 244 How can fungal infections spread? | back 244 From person to person or contaminated surfaces |
front 245 What is another name for a fungal infection? | back 245 Mycosis |
front 246 How do fungi reproduce? | back 246 By releasing spores |
front 247 Where do fungal infections most likely affect the body? | back 247 Skin, nails, or lungs |
front 248 What is athlete’s foot also known as? | back 248 Tinea pedis |
front 249 What causes athlete’s foot? | back 249 Dermatophytes in warm, humid areas |
front 250 How can athlete’s foot be spread? | back 250 From contaminated surfaces like showers |
front 251 What is jock itch also known as? | back 251 Tinea cruris |
front 252 Where does jock itch primarily affect? | back 252 Groin area, inner thighs, and buttocks |
front 253 What is ringworm also known as? | back 253 Tinea corporis |
front 254 What areas of the body does ringworm affect? | back 254 Skin and scalp |
front 255 What is a yeast infection caused by? | back 255 Candida albicans |
front 256 Where can yeast infections occur? | back 256 Skin, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract |
front 257 What is toenail fungus also known as? | back 257 Tinea unguium |
front 258 What are protozoans? | back 258 Unicellular and heterotrophic organisms |
front 259 What environments do protozoa inhabit? | back 259 Moist and aquatic environments |
front 260 What are helminths? | back 260 Parasites in humans and animals |
front 261 What are the three types of helminths that infect humans? | back 261 Roundworms, flukes, tapeworms |
front 262 What are roundworms scientifically known as? | back 262 Nematodes |
front 263 What do flukes generally infect? | back 263 Bile ducts, liver, or blood |
front 264 What are tapeworms also known as? | back 264 Cestodes |
front 265 What is the primary function of infection control? | back 265 Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization |
front 266 What is the purpose of antimicrobial therapy? | back 266 To treat infections caused by microorganisms |
front 267 What is selective toxicity in antimicrobial therapy? | back 267 Injures microorganisms without harming host cells |
front 268 What does bioterrorism represent? | back 268 A threat for which EDs are ill prepared |
front 269 What are the six basic steps identified for bioterrorism response? | back 269 Lockdown, protect personnel, decontaminate, isolate |
front 270 What is the role of DNA in identifying microorganisms? | back 270 Identification through intracellular DNA |
front 271 What are the three lines of defense against disease? | back 271 Physical, chemical, and biological barriers |
front 272 How can microorganisms pose a threat? | back 272 They can infect patients and employees |
front 273 What are the common types of fungal infections? | back 273
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front 274 What are the characteristics of helminths? | back 274
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front 275 What are the principles of antimicrobial therapy? | back 275
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front 276 What are the infection control services? | back 276
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front 277 What does ABHES stand for? | back 277 Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools |
front 278 What is the role of ABHES? | back 278 It is a nonprofit accrediting body |
front 279 What does NBSTSA stand for? | back 279 National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting |
front 280 What is the function of NBSTSA? | back 280 It certifies surgical technology professionals |
front 281 What types of training programs are available for surgical technologists? | back 281 Vocational, 2-year, 4-year, military programs |
front 282 What is required for certification by NBSTSA? | back 282 Must meet eligibility requirements. |
front 283 What does CST stand for? | back 283 Certified Surgical Technologist |
front 284 What does NCCT stand for? | back 284 National Center for Competency Testing |
front 285 What does the NCCT require from applicants? | back 285 Scrub experience with 150 validated surgical cases |
front 286 What is a requirement for NCCT applicants regarding education? | back 286 Must have a high school diploma |
front 287 What is one way to qualify for NCCT certification? | back 287 Graduate from an accredited surgical program. |
front 288 What credential do applicants receive after passing the NCCT exam? | back 288 Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) |
front 289 What is required for maintaining NCCT certification? | back 289 Continuing education credits. |
front 290 What does continuing education provide for professionals? | back 290 Opportunity to improve knowledge and competency |
front 291 What organization provides resources for continuing education credits? | back 291 Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) |
front 292 What are the levels of the Clinical Ladder Program established by AST? | back 292
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front 293 What is the role of a surgical technologist in the scrub role? | back 293 Member of the sterile team delivering surgical care. |
front 294 What are the responsibilities of a circulator/assistant circulator? | back 294 Prepare nonsterile equipment and assist with patients. |
front 295 What is one task of the second assistant? | back 295 Retraction |
front 296 What are some other perioperative responsibilities of surgical technologists? | back 296 Emergency duty, patient care, leadership. |
front 297 What does CST stand for in career opportunities? | back 297 Certified Surgical Technologist |
front 298 What is one career opportunity for a CST | back 298 Facility-based technologist |
front 299 What is a key attribute of a professional? | back 299 High standard of accountability and ethics. |
front 300 What is a foundation of professionalism? | back 300 Personal integrity and respect for laws |
front 301 What personal attribute is important for success in surgical technology? | back 301 Care and empathy |
front 302 What is the historical role of nurses before WWII in surgical technology? | back 302 Nurses acted as surgical assistants. |
front 303 What is one personal attribute for success in surgical technology? | back 303 Organizational skills |
front 304 What does professional trust mean? | back 304 Being trustworthy and responsible in all areas |
front 305 What organization created the Association of Operating Room Technicians (AORT)? | back 305 Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) |
front 306 What significant event occurred in 1970 for surgical technologists? | back 306 The first certifying exam was administered. |
front 307 What does CAAHEP stand for? | back 307 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
front 308 What is the role of ARC/STSA? | back 308 Recommends accreditation of surgical technology programs |
front 309 What does the Clinical Ladder program define? | back 309 Specific levels of practice for surgical technologists |
front 310 What is the primary focus of the profession of surgical technology? | back 310 To assist in surgical procedures. |
front 311 What is the significance of the Korean War for surgical technology? | back 311 Nursing shortages led to corpsmen circulating. |
front 312 What does CST/CFA stand for? | back 312 Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified First Assistant |
front 313 What is material management in surgical technology? | back 313 Management of cleaning and sterilization of instruments |
front 314 What does the AST provide for surgical technologists? | back 314 Resources for continuing education credits. |
front 315 What is the importance of personal integrity in surgical technology? | back 315 It reflects accountability and respect for others. |
front 316 What is the role of the surgical technologist in the sterile team? | back 316 To deliver direct surgical care and maintain sterility. |
front 317 What is the significance of the AST's code of ethics? | back 317 It guides the professional conduct of surgical technologists. |
front 318 What is the role of the surgical technologist in patient care? | back 318 To assist with patient positioning and preparation. |
front 319 What is the importance of continuing education for surgical technologists? | back 319 It helps maintain competency and knowledge. |
front 320 What is the role of the surgical technologist in the operating room? | back 320 To assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterility. |
front 321 What is the significance of the surgical technologist's role in emergencies? | back 321 They must respond effectively to surgical emergencies. |
front 322 What is the role of the surgical technologist in managing surgical instruments? | back 322 To prepare, pass, and maintain instruments during surgery. |
front 323 What is the importance of teamwork in surgical technology? | back 323 It ensures effective collaboration during surgeries. |
front 324 What is the role of the surgical technologist in patient safety? | back 324 To ensure a sterile environment and proper procedures. |
front 325 What is the significance of the surgical technologist's role in patient education? | back 325 To provide information about surgical procedures and care. |
front 326 What is the role of the surgical technologist in postoperative care? | back 326 To assist with patient recovery and care. |
front 327 What is the importance of communication in surgical technology? | back 327 It ensures clear information exchange among team members. |
front 328 What is the role of the surgical technologist in quality assurance? | back 328 To ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. |
front 329 What is the significance of the surgical technologist's role in infection control? | back 329 To maintain a sterile environment and prevent infections. |
front 330 What is the role of the surgical technologist in surgical planning? | back 330 To assist in preparing for surgical procedures. |
front 331 What is the role of the surgical technologist in ethical decision-making? | back 331 To uphold ethical standards in surgical practice. |
front 332 What is the significance of the surgical technologist's role in patient advocacy? | back 332 To ensure patient rights and safety during surgery. |
front 333 What is the role of the surgical technologist in interdisciplinary collaboration? | back 333 To work effectively with other healthcare professionals. |
front 334 What is the importance of adaptability in surgical technology? | back 334 To respond effectively to changing surgical situations. |
front 335 What is the importance of professionalism in surgical technology? | back 335 It reflects the commitment to quality patient care. |
front 336 What is the role of the surgical technologist in research and development? | back 336 To contribute to advancements in surgical technology. |
front 337 What is the significance of the surgical technologist's role in community service? | back 337 To promote health and wellness in the community. |
front 338 What does retraction mean? | back 338 Pulling back or withdrawal |
front 339 What is the study of cell called? | back 339 Cytology |
front 340 What does blessing mean in medical term? | back 340 Reduction or diminution |
front 341 What does metastasis mean ? | back 341 The spread of a disease |
front 342 Which hepatitis viruses if often implicate in skin diseases? | back 342 Hepatitis c |
front 343 Which type of hepatitis virus implications the liver ? | back 343 B and D |