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Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards

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  1. A surgeon asks the CST to document a procedure as completed when it was only partially performed. The CST should:

    Answer: Refuse and accurately document what was actually performed

    Falsifying medical records is illegal and unethical; the CST must document only what was actually performed.

  2. Which concept refers to a surgical technologist's duty to keep promises and honor commitments to patients and colleagues?

    Answer: Fidelity

    Fidelity is the ethical principle of keeping promises and being faithful to professional commitments.

  3. A CST is recovering from a substance use issue and is concerned about returning to work. The best resource is:

    Answer: Contacting a Peer Assistance Program for confidential support

    Peer Assistance Programs provide confidential support for healthcare workers dealing with substance use issues.

  4. In the OR, 'professional boundary violations' most commonly occur when a CST:

    Answer: Forms a personal romantic relationship with a patient

    Forming personal or romantic relationships with patients violates professional boundaries and exploits the inherent power imbalance.

  5. An unconscious patient in the OR cannot provide additional consent. This situation is governed by the principle of:

    Answer: Implied consent for emergency treatment within the original surgical scope

    Implied consent allows the surgical team to act within the agreed surgical scope when an unconscious patient cannot provide additional consent.

  6. Which action best demonstrates cultural competence in the surgical setting?

    Answer: Asking about and respecting a patient's cultural or religious preferences regarding care

    Asking about and respecting cultural and religious preferences demonstrates cultural competence and supports patient-centered care.

  7. A CST who reports a coworker's unsafe practice to a supervisor, resulting in disciplinary action, is protected under which concept?

    Answer: Whistleblower protections

    Whistleblower protections shield healthcare workers from retaliation when they report unsafe or unethical practices.