Surgical Technology PREP

by Jacqueline R. Bak, Michelle A. Muhammad

Overview

Everything you need to excel on the Certified Surgical Technologist exam in one complete package

Surgical Technology PREP summarizes the entire surgical technology curriculum in one concise, engagingly written outline-style review. Written by educators with over 30 years of experience, this powerful review is based on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam blueprint, and delivers complete coverage of all the must-know concepts in surgical technology. Readers will find everything they need to prepare for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam and to excel on their coursework, including chapter review questions, easy reference definitions, and knowledge checks that reinforce learning and help students understand and remember key concepts.

• The entire surgical technology curriculum summarized in a concise, accessible narrative to aid in comprehension and retention
• Q&A at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning
• Knowledge checks throughout to prepare you for the exam and real world application
• Essential for certification and re-certification

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259585135
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	10/13/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	560
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Jacqueline R. Bak MSN, R.N., CNOR, RNFA, CST is a master’s prepared nurse educator with 30 years of perioperative nursing experience. Her experience includes education of Surgical Technologist, Perioperative Nurses, and RN First Assistants. Ms. Bak is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, the Association of Surgical Technologist, and the Association of periOperative Nurses. She has served as the president of the SePA president of AORN.
Ms. Bak is an author and contributor to perioperative nursing. She is the Director of Perioperative Programs at Delaware County Community College in Media, PA.
Michelle A. Muhammad, CST, AAS is an Associate Degree, Certified Surgical Technologist with 29 years of experience in the operating room. Her experience includes mentoring and educating Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Nurses in the operating room environment. Mrs. Muhammad has served in the Association of Surgical Technologists in many official capacities. She is currently an instructor for the Surgical Technology program at Delaware County Community College in Media, PA.

Table of Contents

Part I. FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE

1. Medical Terminology and Abbreviations

Chapter Review Questions

2. Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter Review Questions

3. Microbiology

Chapter Review Questions

4. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Chapter Review Questions

Part II. PATIENT CARE AND SAFTEY

5. Medical, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities

Chapter Review Questions

6. Infection Control and Aseptic Technique

Chapter Review Questions

7. Sterilization and Disinfection

Chapter Review Questions

Part III. PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION

8. Surgical Team

Chapter Review Questions

9. Patient Positioning

Chapter Review Questions

10. Surgical Supplies

Chapter Review Questions

11. Specialty Equipment

Chapter Review Questions

Section IV. INTRAOPERATIVE PROCEDURES

12. Instrumentation (classification, application and function)

Chapter Review Questions

13. Surgical Procedures

Chapter Review Questions

14. Patient Monitoring and Medical Emergencies

Chapter Review Questions

Section V. POSTOPERATIVE PROCEDURES

15. Patient Transportation and Specimens

Chapter Review Questions

16. Contaminated Waste and Room Turnover

Chapter Review Questions