BOOKS BY CATEGORY
Your Account
Surgical Technology Review
Certification & Professionalism
Price
Quantity
€68.32
(To see other currencies, click on price)
Paperback / softback
Add to basket  

MORE ABOUT THIS BOOK

Main description:

Be prepared for certification exam success.
A concise outline format reviews the essential content on The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technology (CST), and the Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Reinforce and test your knowledge with more than 2,000 practice questions with detailed rationales. You'll be ready to meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge!
Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 1-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with more than 1,300 questions. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way.

The Text

Expanded! Content on laparoscopic and robotics procedures
More! Photographs that reflect current practice and advances in the field
More questions! 640 questions at the recall, problem-solving, and application levels
New! Comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect responses for all practice questions
Updated! The latest advances in surgical technology, including minimally invasive surgery and the use of robotics in surgery
Brief content outlines for each chapter
40 review questions at the end of each chapter, followed by the answer key and rationales
150 line drawings and photographs precisely illustrating anatomy, positioning, and instruments
"Tidbit" boxes highlighting important content for exams and practice

Davis Edge Online Q&A-NEW!

FREE, 1-year access with purchase of new, print text
Online Q&A quizzing platform features 1,300+ questions
Access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices makes study on the go easy
"Comprehensive Exam Builder" creates practice tests that simulate a certification exam experience.
"Quiz Builder" feature lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area.
Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback.
"Student Success Center" dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.


Contents:

SECTION I. THE PROFESSION
Chapter 1. The Role of a Surgical Technologist
Chapter 2. General Patient Care and Safety Utilizing Aseptic Technique
Chapter 3. Equipment, Supplies, Instrumentation and Sterilization Methods
SECTION II. THE SCIENCES
Chapter 4. Microbiology, Wound Healing and the Process of Infection
Chapter 5. Pharmacology and Anesthesia
SECTION III. BASIC SURGICAL SERVICES and their PROCEDURES
Chapter 6. General Surgery
Chapter 7. Obstetrical and Gynecologic Surgery
Chapter 8. Genitourinary Surgery
Chapter 9. Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 10. Otorhinolaryngology Surgery
Chapter 11. Orthopedic Surgery
SECTION IV. ADVANCED SURGICAL SERVICES and their PROCEDURES
Chapter 12. Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 13. Plastic Surgery and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapter 14. Vascular Surgery
Chapter 15. Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chapter 16. Neurosurgery


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9780803668362
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Publication date: September, 2022
Pages: 448
Weight: 333g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: General Practice, Nursing

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Average Rating