Match the definition with the role of the surgical technologist. You will use the same answer more than once.A. Scrub role B. Circulator C. ST circulating role D. Second assistant E. Preceptor F. Instrumentation specialist G. Leadership and management

Maintain retraction of tissue

Scrub, gown, and glove self and team members

Communicate effectively with surgeon to prevent errors, such as passing the wrong instrument or passing it in the wrong position

Nonsterile team member who assists the RN

Assist with hemostasis as directed by the surgeon

Specialist in the preparation, handling, and use of instruments

Irrigating the surgical wound, especially in microsurgery

Teaching others while scrubbed

Pursue an advanced degree in hospital administration and management

Skills and knowledge required for this role are the processes of sterilization and disinfection, inspection of and troubleshooting equipment, and assembly of instrument tray

Maintain a "dry" surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponge

Ensure patient chart, including results of diagnostic procedures, permits, and preoperative checklist, accompanies the patient into surgery

Prepares instruments and supplies on the sterile field

Role is fulfilled by a registered nurse

A teacher

The nonsterile person who performs patient care procedures, obtains and delivers the equipment needed for a surgery case, opens sterile supplies, and assists in positioning the patient on the operating table

Facilitating safety and emergency protocols

Assist surgeon in specific, well-defined task as needed during the procedure

ANS: D

ANS: A

ANS: A

ANS: C

ANS: D

ANS: F

ANS: D

ANS: E

ANS: G

ANS: F

ANS: D

ANS: B

ANS: A

ANS: B

ANS: E

ANS: C

ANS: G

ANS: A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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