Sterilization & Surgical Instruments
Sterilization is the _____ elimination or destruction of all forms of microbial life, including spore forms.
Complete
The goal of this procedure is to remove as many microorganisms as possible prior to surgery from the skin to decrease the chance of would contamination: ______.
Pre-Operative skin preparation
Analgesic medications is for ______.
Pain Relief
What word represents the avenue in which a medication is administered?
Route
Radiograph
Which regulation requires that all companies, including medical offices, using hazardous materials have material data sheets (SDS) available to their employees?
Right to Know
When office surgery of any kind is performed, what is the first procedure performed at the site to minimize the pain and discomfort felt by the patient?
Administration of local anesthetic
What drug classification is used to prevent t he formation of or dissolve blood clots?
Anticoagulants
How do you change ounces to milliliters?
Multiply the ounces by 30
The ALARA concept is doing whatever is necessary to keep radiation exposure ______.
As low as reasonably achievable
What type of water is added to a reservoir of an autoclave where it is converted to steam?
Distilled
What gauge sutures is the thickest?
5
What is the term given to the study of drugs and their actions, dosages, and side effects?
Pharmacology
How do you change pounds to kilograms?
Divide the pounds by 2.2
Because the human body is a 3D structure, x-ray exams usually require a minimum of 2 exposures taken at what angle to each other?
90 degrees
A speculum is commonly used in which medical specialty?
Gynecology
How do you change kilograms to pounds?
Multiply kilograms by 2.2