Be prepared for certification exam success.
A concise outline format reviews the essential content on The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technology (CST), and the Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Reinforce and test your knowledge with more than 2,000 practice questions with detailed rationales. You'll be ready to meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists.

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The Text

• Expanded! Content on laparoscopic and robotics procedures
• More! Photographs that reflect current practice and advances in the field
• More questions! 640 questions at the recall, problem-solving, and application levels
• New! Comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect responses for all practice questions
• Updated! The latest advances in surgical technology, including minimally invasive surgery and the use of robotics in surgery
• Brief content outlines for each chapter
• 40 review questions at the end of each chapter, followed by the answer key and rationales
• 150 line drawings and photographs precisely illustrating anatomy, positioning, and instruments
• "Tidbit" boxes highlighting important content for exams and practice

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Book Information
ISBN 9780803668362
Author Karen L. Chambers
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint F.A. Davis Company
Publisher F.A. Davis Company
Weight(grams) 333g
Dimensions(mm) 251mm * 199mm * 23mm