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surgical tech

instruments

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Adnexa accessory organs - tissues/structures that are adjacent to or near another related structure -- the ovaries and the uterine tubes are adnexa to the uterus
a drop is denoted by the abbreviation gt
the abbreviation ung refers to ointment
Proximal is a term that indicates a point nearer to the body
Adduction means movement toward median plane
Ischemic can be define as a decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ -- a condition in which there is decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ
a cystocele is a herniation of the urinary bladder -- a cystocele is a herniation or protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina
Nulli is a prefix that means none
False is indicated by the prefix non
Tiny red or purple spots on the skin appearing as a result of small hemorrhages within the dermal or submucosal layers are called petechiae are a result of tiny hemorrhages and they range from pinpoint to pinhead size and are flush with the skin surface
Kerato refers to horny -- kera, kerat and kerato nean horn or also could refer to the cornea of the eye
the suffix lysis means breaking down as in freeing adhesions from tissue, lysis of adhesions
the left eye is indicated by the following letters OS -- oculus sinister
Tissue death is called necrosis -- localized tissue death that occurs in groups of cells in response to disease or injury i
The secretion of excessive sweat is also known as diaphoresis --secretion of sweat, especially the profuse secretions associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, exposure to heat and mental and emotional stress
What is a babcock used for Grasping delicate tissue
In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is retracted with a penrose drain
Polyglycolic acid sutures are absorbed by the process of hydrolysis
The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set a 270 F is 27
A pt is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white cell count is 14,000 cu mm this would indicated that there may be an inflammation or infecion present
Distal refers to away from the body
Meckels diverticulum is found in the ileum
In which case would Frazier suction be used? ear
Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered outside air at a rate of 25 air exchanges per hour
The purpose of OSHA is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions
Body heat in pediatric pts is controlled with all of the following EXCEPT hot water bottles
If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for emergency surgery, the surgeon should accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written communication.
Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F for a minimum of 3 minutes
A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT Messentery tissue
A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal is termed Indirect
BV blood vessel
CP Cutting POInt
CPX Cutting point exyra large
CT circle taper
CTX Circle Taper extra larger
CV Cardiovasular
FS for skin
FSL for skin large
FSLX for skin extra larger
KS Keith Straight
MO mayo
OS opthopaedic surgery
P plastic
PS Plastic surgery
RB renal (artery) bypass
s spatula
SC Straight Cutting
SH small half
TF tetrology of fallot
TP Taper pericostal point
UR Urolgy
incision is an intentional cut through intact tissue
excison removeal of tissue
wound any tissue that has been damaged by either intentional or accidental means
Surgical Wounds INCISONAL OR EXCISIONAL
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