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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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

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Author:   Jacqueline Bak ,  Michelle Muhammad
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781259585142

ISBN 10:   125958514
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   04 November 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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   Section VI.  ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS  17.       Patient Documentation             Chapter Review Questions 18.       Computer Technology             Chapter Review Questions 19.       Environmental Safety and All Hazards Preparedness             Chapter Review Questions

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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.

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