For courses in surgical technology intended to prepare students for the current NBSTSA surgical technologist certification exam. This ISBN is for exam review via Pearson Test Prep, an online practice resource. Go digital: Practice taking your surgical technology exam online - with Pearson Test Prep Pearson's Surgical Technology Exam Review provides everything the surgical technology student needs to know to prepare for today's NBSTSA CST certification exam. Developed by multiple leaders in the field, the content is based on the NBSTSA CST certification exam outline and the AST's Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition. Students practice with more than 1,000 questions spanning all aspects of surgical technology practice, as well as concise topical outlines summarizing key knowledge. New! The 4th edition is now offered via Pearson Test Prep, an online practice resource with hundreds of questions and detailed rationales, available for both desktop and mobile.
Meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists and be prepared for the real world of professional practice! From medical terminology to surgical procedures, a concise outline format reviews all of the content covered on the NBSTSA National Certification Exam.
"Questions written and reviewed by surgical technoligist educators ; Practice exams designed to represent the national exam content outline ; This comprehensive examination study resource offers proven test-taking strategies and approaches to help you achieve success"--Cover.
The all-in-one surgical technology review you've been waiting for is finally here! Elsevier's Surgical Technology Exam Review combines comprehensive content review, worktext practice, and customizable simulated testing options to give you the 360-degree preparation needed for success on the CST exam. Content chapters offer a thorough review of the CST exam focus areas — including medical terminology, basic science, asepsis, surgical technique, and surgical procedures — all in a helpful outline format. Each chapter also features full-color images and illustrations, review questions with rationales, and surgical concept maps., A sample exam at the end of the book provides a simulated test-day experience. The realistic preparation continues online with a testing engine that lets you access exam questions by category or create custom-generated exams that match the format of the CST exam. If you're looking to pass the CST and be fully prepared for clinical practice, this is the one Surgical Technology review book that you can't afford to be without! - UNIQUE! All-in-one resource incorporates content discussions, worktext practice, review questions, and six full practice exams to fully prepare users for the certification exam. - UNIQUE! Surgical concept maps in the worktext help emphasize the critical thinking skills needed for clinical success by combining relevant medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, microbiology, and pharmacology for each surgical procedure and helping users learn how to apply that foundational knowledge to the operating room. - Content chapters offer a thorough review of the CST exam focus areas — including medical terminology, basic science, asepsis, surgical technique, and surgical procedures — all in an outline format. - National Board format utilizes the exam blueprint for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting's CST exam to organize content and practice exams. - Six practice exams (each with 175 questions) help users improve familiarity with answering exam-style questions and build test-taking confidence. - Realistic testing experience utilizes an online, computer-based testing environment and timing function to mimic the actual testing experience. - Practice exam customization enables users to practice specific CST blueprint categories in practice mode or use an auto-generator for full CST-style tests in exam mode. - Answer keys and rationales for each chapter review question and practice test question help users fully comprehend the information being asked and why a specific choice is best. - UNIQUE! Full-color photos and illustrations offer vivid images of instruments, equipment, clinical situations, concept maps, and basic science to help improve comprehension. - Chapter review questions allow users to test their level of comprehension before moving onto the next chapter and provide practice for the simulated exams.
This manual teaches students fundamental operating room guiding principles and techniques. Focusing on the essential skills needed, along with the rationale, to perform safely and competently in the operating room, this lab manual prepares students for the role of the surgical technologist in conjunction with the movement of the patient through the surgical procedure. Promoting active participation, this teaching and learning resource helps students develop critical thinking, peer teaching, and precise performance skills. Written primarily for new surgical technology students, this lab manual is useful to any student entering the unfamiliar operating room environment.
This is the eBook version of the print title. The eBook edition does not provide access to the test engine that accompanies the print book. “I highly recommend this book because it will be very useful for any candidate writing the MACE. It is comprehensive, practical, and follows the MACE test plan.”—Verine J. Parks-Doyle, RN, BSN, MSN, EdD. Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your MACE exam More than 100 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam Includes the popular Cram Sheet tearcard to help you remember key concepts and do extra last-minute studying Exam Alerts identify important information found on the exam Simplifies key medication aide concepts and techniques for easy learning Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your MACE exam! Discover how the MACE exam works, and the best ways to prepare for it Learn the role and responsibilities of the medication assistant as a member of the healthcare team Master all key medication administration concepts: pharmacology, drug orders, forms, measurements, storage, handling, and more Safeguard yourself and your patients from accidents, mistakes, and other risks Learn today’s most effective procedures and techniques for administering medications Understand how medication affects body systems, and how that affects care Review medication’s effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, central nervous, and endocrine systems Understand medications for treating the eye and ear; cancer; and mental disorders MACE is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.
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, Eighth 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
Packed with detailed, full-color illustrations and live surgery images, the Association of Surgical Technologists' SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: A POSITIVE CARE APPROACH, 6th EDITION, delivers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of over 200 essential surgical procedures. It includes essential topics such as surgical asepsis, the surgical patient, technological concepts, all-hazards preparation, perioperative case management, equipment and supplies, postoperative considerations and more. "Surgical Technique Reminders� offer practical insight from CSTs in the field, and learning resources help you maximize your course success. The "A Positive Care" memory tool, real-life case studies with critical thinking questions, and the powerful digital learning solution, MindTap, all help prepare you for real-world practice. It is the ultimate resource for helping you anticipate the patient's and surgeon's needs before, during and after a surgical procedure.
Developed specifically for surgical technologists, Alexander's Surgical Procedures provides proven, step-by-step coverage of essential surgical procedures from one of the most trusted sources in surgical technology. Building on the renowned content of Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition, respected authorities Jane Rothrock and Sherri Alexander (AST president 2007 - 2011) guide you through the pre-op set up, procedure pathology/steps, and post-op considerations for all required procedures. This approachable, easy-to-use resource complements the fundamental coverage in your other surgical technology textbooks, and detailed procedure videos on a companion Evolve website help you ensure success from the classroom to the OR. - Content adapted from Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition provides comprehensive procedural coverage optimized for your specific needs as a surgical technologist. - Surgical Technologist Considerations boxes detail practical strategies for applying chapter content to specialty procedures. - Complete pre-op set up, draping, and other instructions for each procedure equip you to confidently perform all of the duties of surgical technologist in the OR setting. - Chapter Outlines, Learning Objectives, and Chapter Summaries help you study chapter content more effectively. - Review questions in the text and case studies on Evolve reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking. - More than 700 full-color illustrations clarify surgical anatomy, instrumentation, procedures, and methods. - Surgical Pharmacology tables provide quick, convenient access to generic/trade names, purpose/description, and pharmacokinetics for drugs most commonly associated with each specific surgical procedure. - Cutting-edge content reflects the latest interventions and patient care techniques in surgical practice. - Geriatric Consideration boxes help you manage surgical challenges unique to geriatric patients. - Patient Safety boxes alert you to recent Joint Commission safety initiatives to ensure safe performance of key tasks. - History boxes present chapter content in a broader context to enhance your understanding and retention. - Ambulatory Surgical Considerations boxes highlight important changes to patient care within appropriate procedures. - Risk Reduction Strategies boxes provide specific steps you can take to improve patient safety.
***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Get the test prep help you need to become a certified wound specialist. The Certified Wound Specialist Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the CWS Exam. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the CWS Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer. Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide includes: A detailed overview of the Certified Wound Specialist Exam, An in-depth look at general principles of assessment, A guide to general principles of management, An analysis of pressure ulcers, A breakdown of lower extremity ulcers, An examination of other types of wounds, Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations. It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam. The General Principles of Assessment section covers: Anatomy and physiology of skin structures, Nutrition and malnutrition, Factors affecting the skin, Wound healing, Diagnostic testing. The General Principles of Management section covers: Peri-wound skin protection, Types of dressing, Types of pain, Negative pressure therapy. The Pressure Ulcers section covers: Risk factors, Causes, Support surfaces. The Lower Extremity Ulcers section covers: Assessment of lower extremities, Lower-extremity venous disease (LEVD), Diabetic ulcers, Static compression therapy, Lymphedema. The Other Types of Wounds section covers: Treatment for
