Question

It is not in the scale of practice for a CST to suture, cut tissue, or bovine.

Option 1:
True

Option 2:
False

Option 3:
Partially True

Option 4:
Depends on the surgical setting

Answer 1

The statement about CSTs not being allowed to suture or cut tissue is false. They assist during surgeries but do not perform tasks such as suturing or cutting tissue, which are the surgeon's responsibilities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that it is not in the scale of practice for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to suture, cut tissue, or bovine is False. Certified Surgical Technologists are trained to assist in surgical procedures, but their scope of practice does not include performing tasks that are considered the role of the surgeon or physician, such as suturing, cutting tissue, or using electrocautery (referred to colloquially as 'bovine'). These more invasive procedures are the responsibility of the surgeon, and while CSTs play a critical role in the operating room by ensuring that the environment is sterile, passing instruments, and assisting the surgical team, they do not perform tasks that involve altering the patient's tissue directly.