Question

Case Study 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 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 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 a surgical instrument, 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."

                         Questions
1. What nursing role is the RN functioning?

2. In what surgical technologist role is Karen functioning?

3. What is the preferred educational background for Karen as established the Association of Surgical Technologists?

4. What organization is responsible for accrediting the school Karen attended?

5. What organization offers the CST examination that Karen successfully passed?
                        

Answer 1

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