Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

DU PA Surgery final

Duke PA Surgery Final

QuestionAnswer
if lidocaine burns what can you give to buffer it sodium bicarbonate
possible cardiovascular side effects from local anesthetics hypotension (vasodilation), cardiac arrhythmia
always __ before you inject pull back
don't use the __ technique a lesion with a high degree of clinical suspicion for malignancy shave biopsy
infection of the terminal phalanx felon
untreated felon can lead to tissue necrosis or __ osteomyelitis
traumatic wounds < 12 hours old, infection rate 1-21% contaminated wound
traumatic wounds > 12 hours old, presence of foreign body, gross contamination, infection rate 7-38% dirty wound
general management for traumatic wounds irrigation, control bleeding
generally you should not __ wounds that are >24 hours old close
when using a wet to dry dressing use saline solution not sterile water
advantage of wet to dry dressing changes facilitates mechanical debridement of the wound
wet to dry dressing changes does not __ prevent bacterial colonization or infection
wet to dry dressing changes should be __ wet not soaked
Created by: bwyche
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards