Surgical Technology Review
Certification & Professionalism
2nd Edition
Published on 29. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-8036-6836-2 (ISBN)
Description
Be prepared for certification exam success.
A concise outline format reviews the essential content on The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technology (CST), and the Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Reinforce and test your knowledge with more than 2,000 practice questions with detailed rationales. You'll be ready to meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge!
Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 1-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with more than 1,300 questions. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way.
The Text
Expanded! Content on laparoscopic and robotics procedures
More! Photographs that reflect current practice and advances in the field
More questions! 640 questions at the recall, problem-solving, and application levels
New! Comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect responses for all practice questions
Updated! The latest advances in surgical technology, including minimally invasive surgery and the use of robotics in surgery
Brief content outlines for each chapter
40 review questions at the end of each chapter, followed by the answer key and rationales
150 line drawings and photographs precisely illustrating anatomy, positioning, and instruments
"Tidbit" boxes highlighting important content for exams and practice
Davis Edge Online Q&A-NEW!
FREE, 1-year access with purchase of new, print text
Online Q&A quizzing platform features 1,300+ questions
Access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices makes study on the go easy
"Comprehensive Exam Builder" creates practice tests that simulate a certification exam experience.
"Quiz Builder" feature lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area.
Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback.
"Student Success Center" dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.
A concise outline format reviews the essential content on The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technology (CST), and the Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Reinforce and test your knowledge with more than 2,000 practice questions with detailed rationales. You'll be ready to meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge!
Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 1-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with more than 1,300 questions. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way.
The Text
Expanded! Content on laparoscopic and robotics procedures
More! Photographs that reflect current practice and advances in the field
More questions! 640 questions at the recall, problem-solving, and application levels
New! Comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect responses for all practice questions
Updated! The latest advances in surgical technology, including minimally invasive surgery and the use of robotics in surgery
Brief content outlines for each chapter
40 review questions at the end of each chapter, followed by the answer key and rationales
150 line drawings and photographs precisely illustrating anatomy, positioning, and instruments
"Tidbit" boxes highlighting important content for exams and practice
Davis Edge Online Q&A-NEW!
FREE, 1-year access with purchase of new, print text
Online Q&A quizzing platform features 1,300+ questions
Access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices makes study on the go easy
"Comprehensive Exam Builder" creates practice tests that simulate a certification exam experience.
"Quiz Builder" feature lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area.
Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback.
"Student Success Center" dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.
More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Pennsylvania
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
172 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
898 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8036-6836-2 (9780803668362)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator, Eastwick College, Ramsey, New Jersey
Content
SECTION I. THE PROFESSION
Chapter 1. The Role of a Surgical Technologist
Chapter 2. General Patient Care and Safety Utilizing Aseptic Technique
Chapter 3. Equipment, Supplies, Instrumentation and Sterilization Methods
SECTION II. THE SCIENCES
Chapter 4. Microbiology, Wound Healing and the Process of Infection
Chapter 5. Pharmacology and Anesthesia
SECTION III. BASIC SURGICAL SERVICES and their PROCEDURES
Chapter 6. General Surgery
Chapter 7. Obstetrical and Gynecologic Surgery
Chapter 8. Genitourinary Surgery
Chapter 9. Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 10. Otorhinolaryngology Surgery
Chapter 11. Orthopedic Surgery
SECTION IV. ADVANCED SURGICAL SERVICES and their PROCEDURES
Chapter 12. Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 13. Plastic Surgery and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapter 14. Vascular Surgery
Chapter 15. Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chapter 16. Neurosurgery
Chapter 1. The Role of a Surgical Technologist
Chapter 2. General Patient Care and Safety Utilizing Aseptic Technique
Chapter 3. Equipment, Supplies, Instrumentation and Sterilization Methods
SECTION II. THE SCIENCES
Chapter 4. Microbiology, Wound Healing and the Process of Infection
Chapter 5. Pharmacology and Anesthesia
SECTION III. BASIC SURGICAL SERVICES and their PROCEDURES
Chapter 6. General Surgery
Chapter 7. Obstetrical and Gynecologic Surgery
Chapter 8. Genitourinary Surgery
Chapter 9. Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 10. Otorhinolaryngology Surgery
Chapter 11. Orthopedic Surgery
SECTION IV. ADVANCED SURGICAL SERVICES and their PROCEDURES
Chapter 12. Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 13. Plastic Surgery and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapter 14. Vascular Surgery
Chapter 15. Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chapter 16. Neurosurgery