CST Domain 4: Administrative and Personnel Welcome to your CST Domain 4: Administrative and Personnel 1. CST: Administrative and Personnel What is the primary purpose of documenting a surgical technologist's continuing education units (CEUs)? A. To ensure compliance with state licensure requirements B. To maintain certification with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting C. To fulfill hospital accreditation standards D. To increase salary and job position None 2. CST: Administrative and Personnel When dealing with a conflict between two staff members in the operating room, what is the MOST appropriate first step? A. Report the conflict to higher management B. Ignore the conflict and let them resolve it on their own C. Facilitate a meeting to discuss the issues privately D. Publicly reprimand the staff members to discourage future conflicts None 3. CST: Administrative and Personnel What is the primary reason for surgical technologists to participate in departmental quality improvement (QI) meetings? A. To discuss their personal achievements and goals B. To report peers not following protocols C. To contribute to the development and implementation of policies to improve patient care D. To decide on departmental budget allocations None 4. CST: Administrative and Personnel What is the MOST appropriate action for a surgical technologist to take when they observe a breach in sterile technique during a procedure? A. Continue working and address the issue after the surgery B. Immediately inform the surgeon in a discreet manner C. Announce the breach loudly to ensure everyone in the OR is aware D. Ignore the breach to avoid disrupting the surgical procedure None 5. CST: Administrative and Personnel Which of the following is considered the best practice for handling a formal complaint made by a surgical technologist regarding workplace safety? A. Discuss the complaint openly in a staff meeting to identify the responsible party B. Document the complaint and initiate a confidential investigation to address the issue C. Advise the technologist to handle the issue personally with the involved party D. Ignore the complaint unless further evidence is presented None 6. CST: Administrative and Personnel When updating the surgical department's policy manual, which of the following is the MOST important consideration? A. Ensuring the manual is aesthetically pleasing and easy to read B. Making sure all policies are compliant with the latest regulatory standards C. Including detailed biographies of department leaders D. Prioritizing the inclusion of historical department successes None 7. CST: Administrative and Personnel In the event of a surgical instrument malfunction during a procedure, what is the MOST appropriate documentation practice? A. Note the malfunction in the patient's chart only B. Report the malfunction in the surgical record and notify the equipment supervisor C. Document the malfunction on social media to alert peers D. Only verbally inform the surgical team immediately after the procedure None 8. CST: Administrative and Personnel How should a surgical technologist respond when asked to perform a task that is outside their scope of practice? A. Attempt the task to the best of their ability B. Politely refuse and explain why the task is outside their scope of practice C. Delegate the task to a less experienced colleague D. Ignore the request and continue with their assigned duties None 9. CST: Administrative and Personnel What is the MOST effective strategy for managing time and resources when preparing multiple operating rooms for surgery? A. Prioritize tasks based on the complexity of the surgeries B. Assign all tasks to the most experienced surgical technologist C. Prepare the operating rooms in the order of surgical scheduling only D. Focus on tasks that are personally preferred or easier to complete first None 10. CST: Administrative and Personnel What role does feedback from surgical technologists play in the revision of surgical protocols and procedures? A. It is largely ignored in favor of feedback from surgeons only B. It provides a critical perspective for improving patient safety and team efficiency C. It is used exclusively for performance evaluation purposes D. It is considered only if it aligns with the hospital's financial goals None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
