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Instrument Identification and Surgical supplies

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locking mechanism that tightens or locks the tip of the instrument   ratchet  
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groves in the jaws of an instrument that improve gripping power   serrations  
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used to puncture tissue   teeth  
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instruments used for cutting and dissecting   curettes, scalpels, scissors  
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instruments used for grasping and clamping   forceps, hemostats, needle holders, towel clamps  
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instruments to improve visualization   dilators, probes, retractors, scopes, specula  
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used to stop bleeding   hemostat  
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used to grasp and hold tissue   forceps  
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used to scrape or remove tissue from body cavities   curettes  
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used to make incisions   scalpel  
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used to make the opening of a constricted structure larger   dilator  
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used to pull aside tissue to improve visualization   retractor  
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used to hold sterile towels in place   towel clamps  
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most common solutions used in a procedure   sterile saline and sterile iodine  
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type of surgical drape with a hole in the middle used to expose the surgical area   fenestrated drape  
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reversible loss of consciousness used during major surgery   general anesthesia  
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administered by injection at the site of procedure numbing the point of injection and surrounding tissue   local anesthesia  
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used when a large area of tissue needs to be numb ie:epidural   regional anesthesia  
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numbing agent applied directly to the area of skin that needs to be numb   topical anesthetic  
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most common local anesthetics   lidocaine or xylocaine  
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type of cutting instrument that uses electricity and controls bleeding   cautery or electrocautery  
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holds the edges of a wound together to promote faster healing and reduce scarring   suture  
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type of suture material used internally or in difficult to reach areas, does not need to be removed   absorbable  
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most common suture material used, designed for external structures   nonabsorbable  
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suture sizes range from   1.0-6.0  
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smallest suture available is   6.0  
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applied to a wound with a stapler   skin staples  
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type of closure indicated for shallow wounds, also helps reinforce sutures   sterile skin closure, steri strips  
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used in place of sutures and staples especially in pediatrics   surgical skin adhesive  
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closing of a wound   laceration repair  
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procedure to remove unwanted tissue like a wart using liquid nitrogen   cryosurgery  
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removal of buildup of sebum which can be complicated by infection   sebaceous cyst removal  
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done on an abscess or localized infection   incision and drainage, I  
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solution that disinfects the skin   isopropyl alcohol  
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common skin prep used during surgery   iodine  
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used to flush and clean open wounds   sterile saline  
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type of soap given to patients to use pre operatively   hibiclens  
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solution that helps enhance adhesive material   tincture of benzoin  
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what part of the instrument will determine the use   the tip  
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used to produce a lack of feeling during a surgical procedure   anesthetic  
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administered by inhalation and used during dental procedures   nitrous oxide  
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suture removal for scalp and trunk   7-10 days  
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suture removal for face   3-5 days  
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suture removal for arms and legs   10-14 days  
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suture removal for joints   14 days  
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destruction of all microorganisms prior ro a surgical procedure   surgical asepsis  
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destruction of microorganisms after they leave the body   medical asepsis  
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process by which contaminated instruments are washes and scrubbed to remove potentially infectious material   sanitization  
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device that cleans instruments by transmitting sound waves through a cleaning fluid   ultrasonic cleaner  
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this process helps prevent rust, corrosion and keeps box locks moving freely on surgical instruments   lubricating solution  
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instruments should be inspected for the following   discoloration, defects, and maneuverability  
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the use of a chemical agent to destroy pathogenic organisms   disinfection  
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disinfection is performed on   fomites(inanimate objects)  
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instruments or devices that will penetrate or enter sterile tissue and require sterilization   critical items  
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instruments or devices that may come in contact with non intact skin or mucous membranes   semi critical items  
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examples of semi critical items   scopes: laryngoscopes ;cystoscopies ; sigmoidoscopes  
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instruments that only come in contact with intact skin   non critical items  
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examples of non critical items   blood pressure cuffs; stethoscopes; wheelchairs  
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three levels of disinfecting solutions   low; intermediate, high  
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examples of disinfectants   10% household bleach; isopropyl alcohol; cidex  
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the complete destruction of all microorganisms including endospores   sterilization  
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sterilization achieved by using steam under pressure   autoclaving  
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autoclaves must reach a temperature of   250-254 degress F  
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prior to autoclaving instruments should have been   sanitized, inspected, and lubricated  
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materials used to wrap instruments for autoclaving   sterilization paper, sterilization cloth wraps; sterilization pouches  
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devices that help determine whether or not a package has been exposed to high heat and steam and can be considered sterile   sterilization indicators  
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sterilized packs should be labeled with   name of item; date of sterilization, initials of preparer  
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general shelf life for double wrapped items or items in pouches   3 months - year  
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