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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.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge!
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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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