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Surgical Technology

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The current standard for humidity in the restricted areas of the operating room is? 20%-60%
The operating room is maintained at a temperature of _______ to ________? 68-73-degrees F
Saline should not be used to clean or soak instruments, since the chloride ions can cause _________ and ___________ of the instruments. Pitting and Deterioration
When breaking down the backtable, the ST should wear _______? PPE
Dirty instruments should be transported to decontamination by? Covered transport cart/container.
__________________-________________________ ___________________________ refers to sterility based on the absence of contamination or visible punctures. Event-related sterility
A package is dropped in pervious, reusable, woven fabric, is it considered sterile or unsterile? Unsterile. (Pervious=passage through)
A package is dropped in impervious wrapping, is it sterile or unsterile? Sterile, as long as the package is intact.
Surgery personnel with facial hair, should wear a _________________ __________________ to cover the hair. Disposable hood.
Non-sterile surgical team members should wear an approved jacket in the __________-____________________ and ________________ areas. Semi-restricted, restricted.
The surgical gown is sterile ______ inches above the elbow. 2"
Why is the back of the gown considered unsterile? It cannot be observed by the sterile team member.
Gowns should fit loosely to prevent excess _______________ build-up. Heat
T or F: The # of perforations to the innermost glove when double-gloved is significantly reduced. True
How should the lid of your instrument tray be removed? The lid should be lifted upward, take a step back and away from the container to prevent contamination.
Malignant Hyperthermia affects which muscles metabolism? Skeletal muscle.
What is the EARLIEST sign/symptom of Malignant Hyperthermia? End-tidal CO2.
What is the medication associated with the treatment of MH? Dantrolene
T or F: Desflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane are the only anesthesia gases considered "safe" for use in patients with MH? False; Nitrous Oxide.
Where is the PRE to be placed? As close to surgery site as possible, over a "fatty" surface.
______________ __________ develop over bony prominences in the lower extremities. Pressure ulcers.
If a patient is left alone in the OR, the surgical team can be held liable for ______________________. Abandonment.
How many fingers should you be able to comfortably insert under the mid-section of the safety strap? 2
Where is the peroneal nerve located? Behind the knee.
Reverse Trendelenburg position in the OR, is adjusted to the ________________ _______________________ position. Feet downward.
Trendelenburg position in the OR, is adjusted to the ________________ _____________________________ position. Head downward.
Another name for the Jackknife position is? Kraske
What kind of drapes are used when using the laser? Aluminum-coated drapes.
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