Pearson’s Surgical Technology Exam Review

Description

For all courses intended to prepare allied health students for the current NBSTSA surgical technologist certification exam.

It contains more than 700 multiple choice questions that closely follow the exam format and cover every exam topic. Unlike some review books, it also presents valuable review information in an easy-to-read outline format, enabling students to quickly find both relevant concepts and corresponding practice questions.

Part I presents realistic questions and review content about medical terminology, A&P, microbiology, infection control, pharmacology, anesthesia, biomedical sciences and technology, the surgical environment, asepsis, the surgical patient, wound management, instrumentation, equipment, preparation, and professionalism.

Part II thoroughly covers each type of surgery, from general to reconstructive, orthopedics to neurosurgery. Reflecting the current exam, anatomy labeling exercises are included in many chapters.

1. Medical Terminology

2. Anatomy and Physiology

3. Microbiology and Infection Control

4. Pharmacology and Anesthesia

5. Biomedical Sciences and Technology

6. The Surgical Environment

7. Surgical Asepsis

8. The Surgical Patient

9. Wound Management

10. Instrumentation, Equipment, and Case Preparation

11. Professional Aspects

12. General Surgery

13. Obstetrics and Gynecological Surgery

14. Genitourinary Surgery

15. Head and Neck Surgery

16. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

17. Orthopedic Surgery

18. Neurosurgery

19. Ophthalmic Surgery

20. Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery

21. Practice Test

This easy-to-use, up-to-date book will help students systematically prepare for today’s NBSTSA Surgical Technology Exam. PEARSON’S SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY EXAM REVIEW, 3/e contains more than 700 multiple choice questions that closely follow the exam format and cover every exam topic. Unlike some review books, it also presents valuable review information in an easy-to-read outline format, enabling students to quickly find both relevant concepts and corresponding practice questions. Part I presents realistic questions and review content about medical terminology, A&P, microbiology, infection control, pharmacology, anesthesia, biomedical sciences and technology, the surgical environment, asepsis, the surgical patient, wound management, instrumentation, equipment, preparation, and professionalism. Part II thoroughly covers each type of surgery, from general to reconstructive, orthopedics to neurosurgery. Reflecting the current exam, anatomy labeling exercises are included in many chapters. This edition contains a complete new sample test, plus many more problems online at MyHealthProfessionsKit.com.

New! Updated throughout—reflecting the latest exam objectives and the newest technologies in all areas of surgical practice

• Prepares students more effectively for both the current exam and the technologies they will encounter as surgical professionals 

New! Includes a complete practice test—designed to offer exceptionally realistic and complete practice

• Helps students prepare for the actual test experience, mastering both test content and pacing, and building the stamina they will need to succeed 

New! Links to improved MyHealthProfessionsKit.com web resources—including hundreds of additional test questions

• Gives students access to anytime/anywhere study help, as well as online tools for focusing their study on the areas that will help them most

For all courses intended to prepare allied health students for the current NBSTSA surgical technologist certification exam.

This easy-to-use, up-to-date book will help students systematically prepare for today’s NBSTSA Surgical Technology Exam. It contains more than 700 multiple choice questions that closely follow the exam format and cover every exam topic. Unlike some review books, it also presents valuable review information in an easy-to-read outline format, enabling students to quickly find both relevant concepts and corresponding practice questions. Part I presents realistic questions and review content about medical terminology, A&P, microbiology, infection control, pharmacology, anesthesia, biomedical sciences and technology, the surgical environment, asepsis, the surgical patient, wound management, instrumentation, equipment, preparation, and professionalism. Part II thoroughly covers each type of surgery, from general to reconstructive, orthopedics to neurosurgery. Reflecting the current exam, anatomy labeling exercises are included in many chapters. This edition contains a complete new sample test, plus many more problems online at MyHealthProfessionsKit.com.

Hallmark Features

Provides exceptionally easy access to both review concepts and relevant questions—organized in a concise, familiar outline format that helps students quickly find what they’re looking for

Thoroughly covers all topics addressed in the current NBSTSA certification exam for surgical technologists—presenting more than 700 questions on topics ranging from wound management to obstetrics and cardiac surgery

Gives students insights and understanding, not just answers—presenting rationales for all questions, helping students understand “why,” so they can more effectively apply information to other questions and real-world challenges

Reinforces student understanding visually wherever appropriate—presenting many up-to-date anatomical diagrams, drawings of surgical positions, and pictures of instruments

Provides the additional anatomy review many students need—containing anatomy sections in each surgical procedures chapter, reviewing major anatomical structures

Extensively covers the issues surgical technologists must understand to ensure patient and personal safety—including extensive coverage of preparation, asepsis, and infection control

Gives students practical study tips—including useful advice on last-minute preparation and how/when to “guess” more intelligently