Specimens
specimen that will be microscopically studied by the pathologist and may undergo histologic or cytologic analysis
what is biopsy
honesty and moral integrity needed to strictly adhere to the principles of asepsis and practices of sterile technique
surgical conscience
this should be used on heavily soiled instruments
enzymatic spray
the expected PNDS outcome of primary importance when draping the surgical patient
the patient is free from s/s of infection
clamps are used to
control bleeding
small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination
incisional biopsy
items of doubtful sterility should be considered
contaminated
temperature range for sterile item storage area
between 72-78 degrees F
laparotomy sheet is used for
abdominal areas
graspers are used to
hold tissue
excisional biopsy
aseptic technique is implemented to meet these 3 primary goals
minimize length of recovery, optimize primary wound healing, prevent SSI
relative humidity for sterile item storage should be between
60-70%
thyroid sheet is used for procedures at this location
neck
knives (scalpels) have 2 parts - what are they?
the handle and the blade
specimens of tissue or fluid suspected of being infected
culture
these should NOT be worn around the neck
stethoscopes
what is decontamination
this action used when draping a patient prevents the hand from being contaminated
cuff drapes over gloved hand
mosquito
frozen section
process for opening and presenting sterile items to the sterile field
open farthest flap of wrapper, open each of the side flaps, and lastly, open the nearest flap
what is the difference between aseptic and sterile
sterile - no life forms
aseptic - free from pathogenic microorganisms
the circulating RN observes a laparotomy drape fall below the waist level of the scrub person. what is the best action to take?
discard it - its contaminated
what are the 2 basic types of scissors
tissue and suture