Title: Explain surgical conscience.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Demonstrating Technical Knowledge

Explanation should include the following principles:

- a willingness to accept responsibility and be held accountable for one’s own actions
- a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
- a commitment to nondiscriminatory treatment of all patients
- a commitment to cost control
- a commitment to the practice of sterile technique.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What does surgical conscience mean?
- Why are these principles important?
- How does a surgical technologist know which supplies to open for a particular procedure?
- What steps should be taken if aseptic technique is not followed?