Classifications
What is the meaning of the suffix -tome?
cut cutting
When passing powered instrument, should it be (on/off)
Off
What is accessory equipment?
an assortment of equipment routinely needed for surgical procedures.
A supply you could use that absorbs blood and tissue fluid?
Sponge and dressing
What are catheters used for?
to remove fluid or other objects also used to monitor body functions and installation of fluids.
What classification of instrument is used to manipulate tissue?
grasping and holding
What is the general term for specialty equipment that is use for diagnosis, biopsy, visualization, and/or repair of a structure?
Endoscopes
What is the minimum suction units required in each OR?
2
What is a type of graph that comes from a cadaver?
Homograft
What type of catheter is used to measure urinary output, an extended period of time?
foley catheters
What blades can be used on a scalpel #3 and#3L?
10,11,12,15
Which instrument helps identify/preserve essential nerves by applying small electric currents to tissue?
Nerve Stimulator
Which procedure(s) usually has 3-4 overhead lights?
open heart , some trauma, neurosurgical rooms
Name three components of a syringe?
Barrel, plunger, and tip
Which drain uses capillary action?
Penrose: latex tubing that is placed partially within the wound allowing fluid to move of the wound into the dressing.
What blade is used to poke or make a hole?
#11 blade
Primary use of a Pulse Lavage irrigator?
Irrigate/clean out debris
How is tourniquet pressure determined?
by surgeon/anesthesia provider according to patients systolic BP and or any other medical conditions
Small gauze sponge used for blunt dissection or fluid absorption are called _______ sponges?
Peanut
What type of drain uses negative pressure?
active drain makes use of negative pressure. negative pressure is created by removing air from the collection device manually or mechanically?
What classification does a trocar fall under?
suctioning
What is the machine used to infuse CO2 in the abdominal cavity and what is this procedure?
Machine- Insufflator
Procedure-Insufflation
True or false? SCDs are used only for reducing risk of development of deep vein thrombosis?
false, can be also used to treat edema and an axillary lymph node dissection?
Many gastrointestinal tubes employ the ______ design.
sump
Name the four airway tubes?
endotracheal (ET) tube
oral airway
nasal airway
tracheotomy tube