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Saunders Review for the Surgical Technology Certification Examination
- 1st Edition - December 12, 2019
- Author: Elizabeth Ness
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 1 0 0 1 - 4
With 1,700 total review questions that match the format and content of the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination, Saunders Review for the Surgical Technology C… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWith 1,700 total review questions that match the format and content of the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination, Saunders Review for the Surgical Technology Certification Examination outlines the essential skills and concepts covered in your Elsevier surgical technology textbooks to reinforce your understanding and help you confidently prepare for your exam. Section reviews reflect the proportionate coverage of perioperative patient care, ancillary functions, and basic sciences that you'll encounter on the actual CST exam, and interactive study tools and sample exams familiarize you with the test-taking experience.
- 1,700 total review questions test your knowledge of key skills and concepts, accompanied by detailed explanations for each answer.
- UNIQUE! Direct content references make it easy to find corresponding material in Elsevier's core surgical technology textbooks (Fuller, Rothrock, Berry & Kohns, Snyder & Keegan).
- Convenient outline format mirrors the CST exam sequence so you can study concepts in the order in which they are presented on the actual exam.
- Printed sample exams enable you to practice at your own pace, focusing on individual sections or a complete 200-question exam.
- 5 sample electronic exams on the companion CD, available in both timed and untimed modes, simulate the complete exam experience and help you identify areas needing additional review.
- 600 electronic flash cards provide a fun, quick way to review key terms and concepts.
- Interactive study tools on Evolve include online practice exams and direct you to CST exam tips, registration guidelines, testing dates, and more.
Unit 1: Test Taking Skills for the Surgical Technologist Certifying Examination
Chapter 1: General Test Taking and Study Skills
Chapter 2: Medical Terminology Review
Unit 2: Perioperative Care
Part A: Pre-operative Care
Chapter 3: Physical environment of OR
Chapter 4: Aseptic Technique
Chapter 5: Positioning/Prepping
Part B: Intra-operative Procedures
Chapter 6: General Surgery
Chapter 7: OB/GYN Surgery
Chapter 8: Genitourinary Surgery
Chapter 9: ENT & Oral Surgery
Chapter 10: Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 11: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Chapter 12: Orthopedic Surgery
Chapter 13: Neurosurgery
Chapter 14: Pediatric & Geriatric Surgery
Chapter 15: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Part C: Post-operative Procedures
Chapter 16: Wound Closure & Healing
Chapter 17: Diagnostics
Unit 3: Additional Duties
Chapter 18: Administrative & Personnel
Chapter 19: Equipment Sterilization & Maintenance
Chapter 20: Ethical and Legal Aspects
Unit 4: Practice Examination
Answer Keys & Rationales
Index
- No. of pages: 352
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 12, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Paperback ISBN: 9781437710014