Question

A 42-year-old female patient has been scheduled for a diagnostic laparoscopy to search for any pathology causing her chronic pelvic pain. While in the preoperative holding area, a registered nurse (RN) performed the nursing evaluation: checked the patient's documentation, history and physical, allergies, and special needs, while providing emotional support. The anesthesia care provider reviewed the surgical steps and started an IV line. The RN and an OR nursing assistant bring the patient on the stretcher into the OR. The patient notices a person in the OR wearing a surgical gown, mask, gloves, hair cover, and protective eyewear; this person is setting up surgical instruments, equipment and supplies on a large table draped in blue material. This strange-looking person steps back from the table, turns to the patient and says, "Good morning, my name is Karen. I'm a Certified Surgical Technologist, and I'll be assisting Dr. Lee today." The registered nurse is functioning in a classic OR nursing role. This role is referred to by what common term? The surgical technologist who is gowned, gloved, and working at the back table is functioning in the classic role of the surgical technologist. This role is commonly referred to by what term? Determine the recommended educational back-ground for the surgical technologist according to the Recommended Standards of Practice. What organization is responsible for accrediting the school Karen attended? What organization offers the CST examination that Karen successfully passed?

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Answer 1

1. Surgical or theatre nurse(circulating nurse) who ensure that operating room is sterile.
2. Scrub nurse or operating room or perioperative nurse (Assist surgeon directly and may be involved in operations.
3. Diploma, certificate or associated degree program in surgical technology.
4. National board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.