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Ch.9&10

QuestionAnswer
Abscess Puss under the skin
Anesthetic Loss of sensation
Cannula Tube inserted into hasel
Curettage Scrapping body cavity, with surgical
Dilation The opening widening of circumference of body solution
Diluent Liquid substance: lessens the strength of a solution
Dissect to cut or separate tissue
Fornix A recess in the upper part of the vagina
Impervious Not permitting penetration
Infection Invasion of the body tissues micro organism
Obrurator A metal rod with a smooth rounded tip in hollow instruments to reduce injury to body
Patency Open condition of a body cavity or canal
Pathogen Disease causing organism
Permeable Allowing for penetration
Spore A thick walled, dormat form of bacteria
Stylus Metal probe that is inserted through a catheter
Transient Not lasting, enduring, or permanent, transistery
Vasoconstriction Contraction of the muscles causing the narrowing of the inside of the tube vessel
Approximated Near, close together
Cicatrix Early scar tissue that appears pale firm
Hemostasis The stoppage of bleeding
Plume Vapor smoke and practice debris lasor procedure
Vigilance Watching carefully for danger
Which instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures? Suture scissors
After surgery is completed how should instruments be handled? placed in a basin of water and disinfectant (socking)
What is the recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments? Ultrasonic cleaning
T or F The jaws of a needle holder are shorter and look stronger than Hempstat jaws? True
What is the smallest diameter of a suture stand? 5.0
T or F hibiclens and povidone- iodine is not the most effective hand scrub or patient skin preparation for surgery? False
What are classification of surgical instruments? Cutting & disecting, grasping & holding
What surgical instrument has a fi8ne tip for retrieval of foreign objects? Splinter forceps
Towel forceps have? Very sharp hooks
What is Formalin and what is it typically used for? An disinfected and a preservative in funeral homes and medical labs
T or F Chlorhexidine topical ( Hibiclens), Triseptin, gluconate products (Triseseptin or Hibiclens) and providone-iodine ( Betadin) are safe and effective antiseptics? True
T or F The use of alcohol- based hand rub is not as effective as an extensive as an surgical scrub done before sterile gloves are applied to limit bacterial contamination of the hands during surgical procedure. false
What is used as a diluent for medications? Sterile water
What is an instrument that has valves that can be spread to facilitate viewing? Specula
What is surgical asepsis? Destroying all microorganisms and spores to create a complete stenele environment for procedures
Explain the autoclave process A machine that uses high pressure steam to sterilize environment, instruments and waste by killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores
What are the largest Hemostat forceps? Kelly forceps
Uterine curette is a gynecologic instrument that is used to remove the what? Scrape or remove tissue from uterus lining
What are the strongest Nonabsorbable sutures Stainless steel
Allis tissue forceps and toothed tissue forceps are used to? Grasp tissue and in suturing
What is the recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave? 121c and 250 f
Venipuntures or injections must be performed using which protocols? Surgical asepsis
What does sanitization mean? Reducing microorganisms on surface
What is an aseptic procedure that is preformed on a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope after each use? Disinfection
T or F Residual air may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization. True
Which instruments can be damaged by the high temperature and steam under pressure of the autoclaves and must be disinfected after each procedure? Endoscopes
What wound is a result of some type of blunt trauma to the body? Closed
What wound is where the skin is broken exposing and exposing the underlying tissue? open
What two wounds passes through to a body organ or cavity? Perforating and Penetrating
In what type of post- operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately? fever, excessive bleeding, signs of infection
Which of the endoscopes is rigid? Laparoscopes
What is informed consent for surgery? Explanation of the procedures risk and complications, benefits, alternatives
The Leep excisional procedure is considered? A Electrosurgery
What wound has jagged irregular edges? Laceration
What wound is closed and has blood from broken vessels accumulating in the tissue? contusion
What wound is superficial and is made by the scraping of the skin? Abrasion
Fibrin is most involved during what phase of wound healing? Hemostasis
What phase of wound healing focuses on destroying bacteria and removing debris. inflammatory
What phase is collagen most involved in wound healing? Proliferation
Seamless tubular gauze bandages are superior for covering? fingers, toes, limbs
You should keep consistent spacing and tension to ensure even pressure when using? roller bandages
T or F A wrinkle crepe- type roller bandage is preferred over plain roller gauze. True
A patient should be told to notify the provider immediately if they develop a fever, swelling , or increasing pain. True
When using sterilization bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first. False
Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical decontaminated so that the entire surface area can be cleaned. False
Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity. True
Proper prepartion of surgical site removes all organisms from the area. False
No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet. False
Ratchets are used to lock an instrument into position. True
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