Table of 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

Section VI.  ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 

17.       Patient Documentation

            Chapter Review Questions

18.       Computer Technology

            Chapter Review Questions

19.       Environmental Safety and All Hazards Preparedness

About the Author

Jacqueline R. Bak MSN, R.N., CNOR, RNFA, CST is a master’s prepared nurse educator with 30 years of perioperative nursing experience. Her experience includes education of Surgical Technologist, Perioperative Nurses, and RN First Assistants. Ms. Bak is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, the Association of Surgical Technologist, and the Association of periOperative Nurses. She has served as the president of the SePA president of AORN.
Ms. Bak is an author and contributor to perioperative nursing. She is the Director of Perioperative Programs at Delaware County Community College in Media, PA.
Michelle A. Muhammad, CST, AAS is an Associate Degree, Certified Surgical Technologist with 29 years of experience in the operating room. Her experience includes mentoring and educating Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Nurses in the operating room environment. Mrs. Muhammad has served in the Association of Surgical Technologists in many official capacities. She is currently an instructor for the Surgical Technology program at Delaware County Community College in Media, PA.