____________ and ___________ are two of the most important components of patient care.
A. Teamwork and professionalism C. Communication and teamwork
B. Communication and professionalism D. Teamwork and skills
Question 2
Match the definition with the role of the surgical technologist. You will use the same answer more than once.A. Scrub role B. Circulator C. ST circulating role D. Second assistant E. Preceptor F. Instrumentation specialist G. Leadership and management
Maintain retraction of tissue
Scrub, gown, and glove self and team members
Communicate effectively with surgeon to prevent errors, such as passing the wrong instrument or passing it in the wrong position
Nonsterile team member who assists the RN
Assist with hemostasis as directed by the surgeon
Specialist in the preparation, handling, and use of instruments
Irrigating the surgical wound, especially in microsurgery
Teaching others while scrubbed
Pursue an advanced degree in hospital administration and management
Skills and knowledge required for this role are the processes of sterilization and disinfection, inspection of and troubleshooting equipment, and assembly of instrument tray
Maintain a dry surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponge
Ensure patient chart, including results of diagnostic procedures, permits, and preoperative checklist, accompanies the patient into surgery
Prepares instruments and supplies on the sterile field
Role is fulfilled by a registered nurse
A teacher
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
Facilitating safety and emergency protocols
Assist surgeon in specific, well-defined task as needed during the procedure
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Leininger's Culutral Care Theory
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