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Surgical Procedures

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scraping away of the surface such as skin or teeth, by fricition is called what?   ABRASION  
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Partial or complete loss of sensation is called what   Anesthesia  
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Joining together of surgical wound edges is called what?   APPROXIMATION  
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The process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body, such as a finger or a toe is called what?   AVULSION  
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Obtaining of a represenative tissue sample for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis is called ______ ?   BIOPSY  
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This is a TUBE or SHEATH......   CANNULA  
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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  
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The examination of the vaginal and cervical tissue by means of a COLPOSCOPE is called _____?   COLPOSCOPY  
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The process of drawing up or thickening of a muscle fiber is called ______ ?   a CONTRACTION  
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The use of extremely cold probes to destroy unwanted, cancerous or infected tissues is called ____?   CRYOSURGERY  
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When using a knife or surgical scissors to seprate or divide tissues it is called _____?   CUTTING - DUUUU  
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What does DISTAL mean?   away from the center  
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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  
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What is the instrument used to stop blood flow?   HEMOSTAT  
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Pertaining to a patient care during surgery is called _____   INTRAOPERATIVE  
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A wound or irregular tear of the flesh is a _____?   Laceration  
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Pertaining to a patient care FOLLOWING surgery?   POSTOPERATIVE (POST-OP)  
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Pertaining to a patient care BEFORE surgery?   PREOPERATIVE (PRE-OP)  
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This procedure involves draining pus from abcesses caused by infections.   I&D  
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What does the I&D procedure DO?   Relieves pain and pressure  
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Is an OPTIONAL SURGERY medically necessary?   No --- ummm its optional  
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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  
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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  
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The RATCHET on the handle allows for what on this instrument?   Securing and Fastening  
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________ is a type of hinge found in some surgical instruments.   BOX LOCK  
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Which of the following sutures would be the thickest? 6-0 = 4-0 = 9-0   4-0  
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____________ Water is used in an autoclave to prevet mineral buildup and corrosion.   DISTILLED  
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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  
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What is a fenestrated drape?   Drapes that have slit or hole that exposes the surgical area  
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Drapes are made of what ___________ _______ or _____ ______, often with vinyl or plastic backing.   Sterile Muslin Cloth or Sterile Paper  
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Before any anesthetic is administered, the patient MUST be questions about ____ and _____ reations to local anesthetics.   ALLERGIES and ANY PREVIOUS  
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What is a TROCAR?   Hollow cannula used to withdraw fluids  
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Probes are used for what?   To move around and visualize  
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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  
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On a anesthetic label a RED LABEL indicates what?   The presence of an additive such as EPINEPHRINE  
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Epinephrine is a VASOCONSTRICTOR and does what?   REDUCES BLOOD FLOW  
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On a Anesthetic Label that is BLUE indicates what?   The solution is plain and contains no additive  
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What are the 2 types of sutures?   Absorbalbe and NON-Absorbable  
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Absorbable suture material will dissolve in the body in how many days?   15-20  
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What are NON-Absorbable sutures made of?   Silk-Nylon-Steel  
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Nonabsorbable sutures are used in ______ Tissues permanently or they are removed.   DEEP TISSUES  
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Staples are used to?   Reduce blood loss - Promote wound healing - secure large wounds  
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Skin closure strips are used when?   Small incisions - delicate areas- When minimal scarring is desired  
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What is the Inflammatory Phase?   Blood serum forms, clot forms, scab begins to form  
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What is the Granulation Phase?   When tissue absorbs fluid, cells form on edge of wound, scar begins to form  
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What is the CONTRACTION PHASE?   Small blood vessels absorbed, scar shrinks, color lightens  
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