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law and ethics vocab wk 2

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universal precautions   guidelines recommended by the cdc to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens  
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bovie   spark gap tube generator used before solid state cautery units became available  
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electrocautery   direct contacct of an electrically heated wire with tissue  
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fluroscope   fluorescent light reproducing optical images of body structures onto a screen  
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incandescent   light given off by an electrically heated filament in a glass bulb  
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shield   protective barrier of lead to stop radiant energy  
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cauterization   destroying tissue by burning using chemical, thermal, or electrical means  
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msds(material safety data sheet)   form that list and explains hazardous materials that an emplotee works with so the employee can safely use the material and respnd to emergency situations  
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electrosurgery   passage of high frequency, oscillating electric currents through tissue betwwen two electrodes to coagulate or cut tissue  
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scatter radiation   x-rays that have changed direction because of a collision with an object  
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cdc(center for disease control)   division of the US public health service for investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that have epidemic potential  
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osha( occupational safety and health act)   federal legislation designed to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees  
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coagulation   process of clotting  
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fiberoptic   flexible material made of glass or plastic which transmits light along its course by reflecting it fromt he side or wall of the fiver; permits transmission of light and therefore, visual images around corners  
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mayo stand   holds sterile instruments positiond across from sterile field  
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back table   contains drapes, extra instruments and sterile supplies  
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dehydration   process of depriving or losing water, causes drying of tissue  
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laser   device that uses the natural oscillations of atoms or molecules between energy levels for generating coherent electromagnetic radiation  
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ring stand   stand with 2 rings used to hold basin  
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desiccation   process of drying; cause tissue destruction by drying  
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hazardous material   any dangerous substance that has the potential for damaging effects of specific body organs  
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infectous disease   any disease caused by growth of pathogenic miroorganisms in the body  
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exosure   amount of radiation being delivered or received over a given area or to the entire body  
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kick bucket   receptacle for dicarded soiled sponges  
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grounding   making an electrical connection with the earth  
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drill   exercise practiced so that all members can demonstrate what to do in case of an emergency  
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accident report   written record of the circumstances surrounding an unexpected event and the actions taken  
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electrocution   death by electrical shock  
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foot stool, platform, or lift   used for member of the scrub team who requires additional height to be functional  
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emergency   any accident or sudden illness that requires immediate intervention to prevent severe damage or death  
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balance   physical state of equilibrium  
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flammable   capable of being easily ignited and burning quickly at temperatures below 100 degrees fahrenheit  
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i.v. pole   used to hold iv fluids, blood, meds, and for irrigation solution used during surgery  
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conductor   material that allows the transmission of electricity  
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accident   unexpected event or circumtance resulting in loss or injury to the victim  
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evacuation   moving people out of a disaster or dangerous area into a safe place  
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linen hamper   receptical for solid items to be laundered  
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combustible   capable of bursting into flames at temperatures above 100 degress  
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trash container   receptical for discarded items to be thrown away  
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