Full Description
For courses in surgical technology intended to prepare students for the current NBSTSA surgical technologist certification exam.
This ISBN is for exam review via Pearson Test Prep, an online practice resource.
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Pearson's Surgical Technology Exam Review provides everything the surgical technology student needs to know to prepare for today's NBSTSA CST certification exam. Developed by multiple leaders in the field, the content is based on the NBSTSA CST certification exam outline and the AST's Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition. Students practice with more than 1,000 questions spanning all aspects of surgical technology practice, as well as concise topical outlines summarizing key knowledge.
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Contents
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology and Infection Control
Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Biomedical Sciences and Technology
The Surgical Environment
Surgical Asepsis
The Surgical Patient
Wound Management
Instrumentation, Equipment, and Case Preparation
Professional Aspects
General Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecological Surgery
Genitourinary Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery
Practice Test
