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Professionalism, Ethics & Legal Considerations Flashcards

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  1. The national certifying body specifically responsible for credentialing surgical technologists and surgical first assistants in the US is:

    Answer: NBSTSA

    The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) administers the CST and CSFA credentials for surgical technologists and surgical first assistants.

  2. Which document legally authorizes a surrogate to make healthcare decisions for an incapacitated patient?

    Answer: Durable power of attorney for healthcare

    A durable power of attorney for healthcare (healthcare proxy) designates a specific person to make medical decisions when the patient lacks decision-making capacity.

  3. Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, liability for a first assistant's negligent acts during surgery may extend to:

    Answer: The hospital and/or supervising physician

    Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') holds employers and supervising physicians vicariously liable for employees' and agents' negligent acts performed within the scope of their duties.

  4. A first assistant is asked by a pharmaceutical representative to promote a specific surgical device to surgeons in exchange for gifts. This situation represents a potential:

    Answer: Conflict of interest and ethical violation

    Accepting gifts in exchange for promoting products creates a conflict of interest that compromises professional objectivity and violates most healthcare ethics codes.

  5. Which element is NOT required to establish negligence in a malpractice claim against a first assistant?

    Answer: Proof of malicious intent

    Negligence requires duty, breach, causation, and damages — malicious intent is not required; negligence can occur through carelessness or omission without intent to harm.

  6. The minimum continuing education requirement to maintain the CSFA credential through NBSTSA every two years is:

    Answer: 30 CE credits

    NBSTSA requires 30 continuing education credits every two years to maintain the Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential.

  7. A first assistant discovers a retained surgical instrument post-closure. The most immediate professional obligation is to:

    Answer: Immediately inform the surgeon so corrective action can be taken

    Retained surgical items are a serious patient safety event requiring immediate disclosure to the surgeon so the patient can receive prompt corrective intervention.