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Pass the Surgical Technology Certification (CST) exam with ease!
Featuring more than 1,700 Q&As, online practice tests, and summaries of important points for each chapter, this valuable resource provides the most complete review available for the surgical technology certification (CST) exam. The book is divided into six core sections to facilitate more effective studying and review. LANGE Q&A Surgical Technology Examination, Eight Edition includes detailed answer explanations and covers all major areas of the surgical technology curriculum. This is an essential resource for students preparing for the certification exam as well as surgical technologists looking for the latest information on specific procedures such as orthopedics, plastic surgery, and emergency procedures.
1,700+ exam-style questions with detailed answer explanations prepare you for what you will actually see on the exam Online practice tests help you assess your knowledge and hone your test-taking skills Organized into six core sections for the most effective study possible: Fundamental Knowledge, Infection Control, Concepts of Patient Care, Preoperative Preparation, Intraoperative and Postoperative Procedures, and Technology in the Operating Room Chapter synopses summarize key topics, terms, and objectives in quick-read bulleted text Thorough coverage of cutting-edge topics such as robotics and endoscopic surgery Ideal for use during coursework and for intensive exam preparation
By:
Carolan Sherman,
Mary Chmielewski
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 8th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 277mm,
Width: 218mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.071kg
ISBN: 9781260470246
ISBN 10: 1260470245
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 22 October 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Medical Terminology 2. Microbiology 3. Pharmacology and Anesthesia 4. Blood Values 5. Aseptic Technique 6. Sterilization and Disinfection 7. Operating Room Environment 8. Transportation and Positioning 9. Counts 10. Specimens 11. Medical, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities 12. Diagnostic Procedures 13. Consents 14. Skin Preparation and Draping 15. Instruments 16. Sutures, Stapling Devices, and Drains 17. Wound Healing and Dressings 18. General Surgery 19. Obstetrics and Gynecology 20. Ophthalmology 21. Otorhinolaryngology 22. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 23. Genitourinary 24. Thoracic 25. Cardiac 26. Vascular 27. Neurosurgery 28. Orthopedics 29. Pediatrics 30. Biomedical Science (Electricity, Hemostasis, Lasers, and Computers) 31. Occupational Hazards/Fire Safety 32. Endoscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotics Bibliography Index
Carolan Sherman, RN, BSN, CST is the program director of the surgical technologist program at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. Mary Chmielewski, CST is a professor in the surgical technologist program at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey.
