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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
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
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