Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice

Ness, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 0323935338 / ISBN 13: 9780323935333

Editore: Elsevier Science Health Science, 2022

8th csm wkb edition. 242 pages. 10.50x8.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo 0323935338

Riassunto:

Get the review and practice you need to succeed on classroom and certification exams! Corresponding chapter by chapter to Fuller’s Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition textbook, this practical workbook helps you master the role and the essential skills of the surgical technologist. Each chapter contains a variety of activities, including key terms, labeling, practice questions, and realistic case studies with critical thinking exercises. Making it easy to apply your knowledge to practice, this study tool ensures that you have everything you need for success in a surgical technology career.

• Case studies encourage you to think strategically and apply your knowledge to realistic situations in the operating room environment.
• More than 80 Skills Checklists provide clear guidelines for performing each skill, and help you evaluate your performance of core functions by practicing skills until you have mastered them.
• Variety of exercises includes a review of key terms, practice questions, labeling exercises, and case studies with critical thinking questions, reinforcing your understanding and preparing you for in-class testing and for the certification exam.
• Reader-friendly writing style and organization makes the content easier to understand.

• NEW Robotic Surgery chapter includes exercises for the most frequently performed minimally invasive procedures involving surgical robots.
• NEW! Updated and expanded Skills Checklists add coverage of patient preparation, transporting, positioning, and draping.
• NEW! Updated exercises are provided for the updated and expanded content in the surgical technology textbook.
• NEW! Additional multiple-choice questions mirror the types of questions found on the Certified Surgical Technologist exam.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Joanna Kotcher holds a master's degree in Global Health, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a BA in International Studies. She's coordinated emergency response in conflict environments over the past two decades in Kosovo, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Darfur, Gaza, Somaliland, Syria, and Iraq. As a Medical/Surgical Coordinator Ms. Kotcher has coordinated and managed medical teams in the start-up and full implementation stages of projects assisting populations in need of emergency medical and surgical care during armed conflict. She has also coordinated post-conflict actions during the period immediately following "official” cessation of armed conflict. Working in insecure environments, Ms. Kotcher has extensive experience in the design and implementation of medical/surgical actions, team building and support, implementation of standards and guidelines, medical and nursing staff training, and team mentoring. While continuing to study and learn in the field, she maintains memberships with notable professional organizations in humanitarian studies and medical/surgical assistance.

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Titolo: Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice
Casa editrice: Elsevier Science Health Science
Data di pubblicazione: 2022
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Brand New