CST Ethics & Professionalism

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a surgical technician in terms of ethics?

Accepted Answer

To maintain ethical conduct by ensuring patient safety and upholding professional standards.

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To perform surgeries independently.

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To prioritize personal interests over the surgical team’s goals.

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To avoid communication with the surgical team.

Question 2

Why is maintaining patient confidentiality important in surgery?

Accepted Answer

To protect patient privacy and maintain trust in the healthcare team.

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To avoid unnecessary patient communication.

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To avoid the patient's involvement in the procedure.

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To ensure that the patient’s information is accessible to the surgical team.

Question 3

What is the role of ethics in surgical decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Ethical principles guide decisions that prioritize patient welfare and respect.

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Ethics are not important in surgical decision-making.

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Ethics can be ignored to expedite the surgery.

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Ethics are solely determined by the surgeon.

Question 4

Why is professionalism critical for a surgical technician?

Accepted Answer

To contribute to the success of the surgical team and provide the best patient care.

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To make the technician appear more experienced.

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To prioritize the technician's personal preferences.

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To ensure the surgeon feels supported during the procedure.

Question 5

What does professionalism involve in the context of surgical teamwork?

Accepted Answer

Respecting colleagues, being reliable, and performing duties to the highest standards.

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Maintaining a competitive attitude against the surgical team.

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Ignoring the surgeon’s instructions when inconvenient.

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Only performing tasks assigned by the surgeon.

Question 6

Why must a surgical technician avoid personal relationships with surgical team members?

Accepted Answer

To avoid conflicts of interest and maintain professional integrity.

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To build stronger personal connections with the team.

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To create a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in the operating room.

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To gain personal influence over the team.

Question 7

What should a surgical technician do if they observe unprofessional behavior in the operating room?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to a supervisor and ensure it does not affect patient care.

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Ignore the behavior to avoid conflict.

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Join in the unprofessional behavior to fit in with the team.

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Encourage the unprofessional behavior if the surgeon condones it.

Question 8

Why is cultural competence important for a surgical technician?

Accepted Answer

It ensures respectful and effective interactions with diverse patients and team members.

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It is not necessary in the operating room.

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It allows the technician to impose their own cultural values.

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It is only relevant in post-surgery interactions.

Question 9

What is the importance of ethics in managing patient consent?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the patient’s consent is obtained ethically and voluntarily.

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To make the patient feel more comfortable.

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To ensure the surgeon has the final say in treatment options.

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To ignore patient consent if the surgery is urgent.