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Assisting with Office/Ambulatory Surgery File

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The signs of inflammation are:   Redness, pain,swelling and tenderness  
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An item that is free from all microogranisms and their spores is considered:   Sterile  
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An informed consent should include what information?   Risks of the procedure, Alternate therapies and name and description of the procedure  
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The locking mechanisms on surgical instruments are known as   Ratchets  
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The definition of anesthesia is   Loss of feeling or sensation  
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Which statement best describes a dressing?   Sterile material applied directly over a wound  
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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  
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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  
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A specialized drape that has an opening for the surgical site is   Fenestrated  
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Infected wound drainage is referred to as   Exudate  
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Inflamation   The nonspecific immune response that occurs in reaction to any type of bodily injury  
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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  
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Ligature   A thread or wire for tying a blood vessel or other structure to constrict or fasten it.  
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Hibiclens   Trade name for chlorhexidine gluconate, a topical antiseptic  
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Betadine   Trade name for povidone-iodine, a topical anti-infective  
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Isopropyl alcohol   A clean, flammable liquid used in medical preparations for external use  
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strctures   A narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube, duct or hollow organ  
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Approximate   To bring together the edges of a wound  
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cautery   The destruction of tissue by burning  
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suture   Surgical material or thread; may describe the act of sewing with the surgical material and needle  
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swaged/atraumatic   A surgical needle atthed to a length of suture material  
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Percussion hammer   chemical disinfection  
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Wrapped surgical instruments   steam sterilzation  
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stehoscopes   chemical sterilization  
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Fiber-optic endoscopes   chemical sterilization  
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Countertops   chemical disinfection  
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wheelchairs   chemical disinfection  
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Gynecologic instruments   steam sterilization  
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Examination tables   chemical disinfection  
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Surgical instruments that have opposing cutting edges are classified as   scissors  
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Surgical instruments that have ratchets are used for:   clamping  
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Thump forceps may also be called   pickups  
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The recommended temperature for effective sterilization is a autoclave is:   270 o  
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The preferred length for suture material, because it is mangeable yet long enough to complete most suture procedures is   18 inches  
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Suture material that isused when more time is needed for healing is coated with   chromium  
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Application of a caustic chemical or destructive heat that burns tissue is called   cauterization  
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The mechanism located between the rings of the handles of surgical instruments that is used for locking instruments is   a ratchet  
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Which of the following is not a method of sterilization   Boiling sterilization  
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When loading an autoclave, it is important to leave how much space between packages?   1 to 3 inches  
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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.  
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What is the gauge of the finest suture material   4-0  
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sterile surgical wicks or wound packaging strips are used to   to keep an infected wound open for drainage  
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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  
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