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Surgical Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| scraping away of the surface such as skin or teeth, by fricition is called what? | ABRASION |
| Partial or complete loss of sensation is called what | Anesthesia |
| Joining together of surgical wound edges is called what? | APPROXIMATION |
| The process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body, such as a finger or a toe is called what? | AVULSION |
| Obtaining of a represenative tissue sample for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis is called ______ ? | BIOPSY |
| This is a TUBE or SHEATH...... | CANNULA |
| A wound that involves trauma to the underlying tissue WITHOUT a break in the skin or mucous membrane or exposure of the underlying tissue is called ____________ ? | CLOSED WOUND |
| The examination of the vaginal and cervical tissue by means of a COLPOSCOPE is called _____? | COLPOSCOPY |
| The process of drawing up or thickening of a muscle fiber is called ______ ? | a CONTRACTION |
| The use of extremely cold probes to destroy unwanted, cancerous or infected tissues is called ____? | CRYOSURGERY |
| When using a knife or surgical scissors to seprate or divide tissues it is called _____? | CUTTING - DUUUU |
| What does DISTAL mean? | away from the center |
| A fleshy projection formed on the surface of a gaping wound that is not healing by first intention or indirect union is called a ___________? | Gruanulation |
| What is the instrument used to stop blood flow? | HEMOSTAT |
| Pertaining to a patient care during surgery is called _____ | INTRAOPERATIVE |
| A wound or irregular tear of the flesh is a _____? | Laceration |
| Pertaining to a patient care FOLLOWING surgery? | POSTOPERATIVE (POST-OP) |
| Pertaining to a patient care BEFORE surgery? | PREOPERATIVE (PRE-OP) |
| This procedure involves draining pus from abcesses caused by infections. | I&D |
| What does the I&D procedure DO? | Relieves pain and pressure |
| Is an OPTIONAL SURGERY medically necessary? | No --- ummm its optional |
| What insturment has 2 prongs and is used to grasp tissue. Some are hinged and may have either a smooth mouth or teeth to with the grasping. | Forceps |
| This type of forcep has hinges farther down like scissors. They may be straight or curved and may have teeth or smooth. | Ring or Sponge Forceps |
| The RATCHET on the handle allows for what on this instrument? | Securing and Fastening |
| ________ is a type of hinge found in some surgical instruments. | BOX LOCK |
| Which of the following sutures would be the thickest? 6-0 = 4-0 = 9-0 | 4-0 |
| ____________ Water is used in an autoclave to prevet mineral buildup and corrosion. | DISTILLED |
| When pouring solutions to the sterile field, the container lable should be placed __________ in order to avoid staining and making it illegible. | PALM OF YOUR HAND |
| What is a fenestrated drape? | Drapes that have slit or hole that exposes the surgical area |
| Drapes are made of what ___________ _______ or _____ ______, often with vinyl or plastic backing. | Sterile Muslin Cloth or Sterile Paper |
| Before any anesthetic is administered, the patient MUST be questions about ____ and _____ reations to local anesthetics. | ALLERGIES and ANY PREVIOUS |
| What is a TROCAR? | Hollow cannula used to withdraw fluids |
| Probes are used for what? | To move around and visualize |
| Should you leave the treatment room once the sterile trays have been set up? | NO - For legal purposes you are responsible and accountable for keeping the sterile field in sterile condition |
| On a anesthetic label a RED LABEL indicates what? | The presence of an additive such as EPINEPHRINE |
| Epinephrine is a VASOCONSTRICTOR and does what? | REDUCES BLOOD FLOW |
| On a Anesthetic Label that is BLUE indicates what? | The solution is plain and contains no additive |
| What are the 2 types of sutures? | Absorbalbe and NON-Absorbable |
| Absorbable suture material will dissolve in the body in how many days? | 15-20 |
| What are NON-Absorbable sutures made of? | Silk-Nylon-Steel |
| Nonabsorbable sutures are used in ______ Tissues permanently or they are removed. | DEEP TISSUES |
| Staples are used to? | Reduce blood loss - Promote wound healing - secure large wounds |
| Skin closure strips are used when? | Small incisions - delicate areas- When minimal scarring is desired |
| What is the Inflammatory Phase? | Blood serum forms, clot forms, scab begins to form |
| What is the Granulation Phase? | When tissue absorbs fluid, cells form on edge of wound, scar begins to form |
| What is the CONTRACTION PHASE? | Small blood vessels absorbed, scar shrinks, color lightens |
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