Blesi8e Ch48 Terms Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| anesthetic | a substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness |
| antiseptic | an agent that will prevent the growth or attest the development of microorganisms |
| aseptic technique | the process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure |
| contamination | result of something being placed in contact with microorganism |
| fenestrated | having a window or opening |
| forceps | an instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels |
| hemostat | a type of forceps |
| mayo stand | a stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a moveable stand that is positioned over or adjacent to a surgical site |
| microbial | related to microbes |
| microorganism | a microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye |
| needle holder | instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process |
| postoperative (postop) | after or following a surgical procedure |
| preoperative (preop) | the preparatory period preceding surgery |
| ratchet | locking mechanism of an instrument |
| retractor | instrument used to hold back tissue making the operative site easier to visualize |
| scrub | specific and thorough hand-washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure |
| serrations | etching location on the blades of an instrument to keep it from slipping |
| speculum | an instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity |
| strikethrough | condition in which fluid is able to penetrate through a drape |
| surgical asepsis | techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body |
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