MIS/Diagnostics
These types of endoscopes are used to visualize rounded structures such as the bladder or the uterus
Angled rigid endoscopes
Reasons jewelry is hazardous in the OR
ESU burns
Constrictive
Entanglement
This team member places the return electrode on the patient
Circulator
When a specimen is collected for permanent study, where does it go after the procedure
Pathology
This document provides information about the surgical procedure
Removal of tissue or fluid from the body for pathological examination to determine a diagnosis
Biopsy
Name three items found in the patient's chart
–Labs, radiology, consents, preoperative list, special consent, pathology report, nursing notes, history and physical, allergies, handicaps
Learning the steps of the procedure helps the surgical technologist do this
Anticipate
Doffing
This team member gowns and gloves the other team members before the procedure begins
Surgical technologist
Metal rod that has a three-sided sharp point that is used to penetrate the skin and wall of a cavity or a joint. Allows instruments to be inserted.
Trocar
During this process, verification of surgical site is performed, iv is started and vital signs are taken
Admissions process
This team member is responsible for placing trays in the case cart at the end of the procedure
Circulator
Surgical technologist
Name three tasks the CST will have to have knowledge of when doing robotic procedures.
Positioning the system
Connecting the electrical cords and equipment.
Testing the system.
Troubleshooting the robotic system and instrumentation
Draping of the unsterile robotic manipulators
Loading and switching out the surgical instruments on the manipulators.
This is routinely the protocol for a patient receiving general anesthesia.
Nothing by mouth 6-8 hours prior to surgery
Team member(s) responsible for the surgical count
Circulator
Surgical technologist
Enzymatic cleaners
This type of hand and arm wash is used for the purpose of removing as many microorganisms as possible and for arresting the growth of others.
Surgical scrub
Name two patient identifiers when transporting the patient to the operating room
Name
Date of Birth
Social Security #
An area designated within the sterile field in which sharps may be safely placed by one person and retrieved by another
Neutral Zone
This team member should remain sterile until the patient is out of the room
ST
Hand wash