Question | Answer |
The signs of inflammation are: | Redness, pain,swelling and tenderness |
An item that is free from all microogranisms and their spores is considered: | Sterile |
An informed consent should include what information? | Risks of the procedure, Alternate therapies and name and description of the procedure |
The locking mechanisms on surgical instruments are known as | Ratchets |
The definition of anesthesia is | Loss of feeling or sensation |
Which statement best describes a dressing? | Sterile material applied directly over a wound |
When setting up for a surgical procedure, it is good to refer to surgery cards. What information can be found there? | Specific instruments and supplies for the procedure |
Skin must be prepared prior to any invasive procedure. Which of the following is appropriate skin prep? | Betadine Hibiclens and 70% isopropyl alcohol are all correct |
A specialized drape that has an opening for the surgical site is | Fenestrated |
Infected wound drainage is referred to as | Exudate |
Inflamation | The nonspecific immune response that occurs in reaction to any type of bodily injury |
epinephrine | A hormone secreted by adrenal medulla in response to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Used in conjunction with a local anesthetic, it constricts blood vessels to help lessen bleeding |
Ligature | A thread or wire for tying a blood vessel or other structure to constrict or fasten it. |
Hibiclens | Trade name for chlorhexidine gluconate, a topical antiseptic |
Betadine | Trade name for povidone-iodine, a topical anti-infective |
Isopropyl alcohol | A clean, flammable liquid used in medical preparations for external use |
strctures | A narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube, duct or hollow organ |
Approximate | To bring together the edges of a wound |
cautery | The destruction of tissue by burning |
suture | Surgical material or thread; may describe the act of sewing with the surgical material and needle |
swaged/atraumatic | A surgical needle atthed to a length of suture material |
Percussion hammer | chemical disinfection |
Wrapped surgical instruments | steam sterilzation |
stehoscopes | chemical sterilization |
Fiber-optic endoscopes | chemical sterilization |
Countertops | chemical disinfection |
wheelchairs | chemical disinfection |
Gynecologic instruments | steam sterilization |
Examination tables | chemical disinfection |
Surgical instruments that have opposing cutting edges are classified as | scissors |
Surgical instruments that have ratchets are used for: | clamping |
Thump forceps may also be called | pickups |
The recommended temperature for effective sterilization is a autoclave is: | 270 o |
The preferred length for suture material, because it is mangeable yet long enough to complete most suture procedures is | 18 inches |
Suture material that isused when more time is needed for healing is coated with | chromium |
Application of a caustic chemical or destructive heat that burns tissue is called | cauterization |
The mechanism located between the rings of the handles of surgical instruments that is used for locking instruments is | a ratchet |
Which of the following is not a method of sterilization | Boiling sterilization |
When loading an autoclave, it is important to leave how much space between packages? | 1 to 3 inches |
Thermolabile is a term that refers to | a type of dye that changes color when exposed to steam at proper temperature and pressure and for the proper amount of time. |
What is the gauge of the finest suture material | 4-0 |
sterile surgical wicks or wound packaging strips are used to | to keep an infected wound open for drainage |
When assisting the provider with a minor surgery, what is the correct order for doing. 1. Set up sterile field. 2. Wash hands. 3 place sterile instruments and supplies on the sterile field and 4. Gather equipment and supplies | A. 2,4,1,3 |