Chapter 5
Suture and usage would be found on...
Dr preference card
Instrument tracking system programs help to:
improve facility workflow
PHI should not be stored in:
Health records
Systems that are used to monitor power overloads in the OR:
isolated power systems
Electricity describes the free flow of subatomic particles called:
electrons
Those that allow for the free flow of electrons are called:
conductors
Opposite charged ens of a magnet are its:
poles
volts
What voltage does the specialized equipment used in the OR require wall outlets to be at?
220 V
Sources of electricity, a conductor, a control device, and a load are all components of:
DC circuit
Hertz is:
term describing a single alternating current cycle
Can reduce or increase the existing voltage when working with AC:
transformer
Electrical current ultimately seeks the:
convertor prong
Which electrosurgery devices would not require the placement of a grounding pad?
bipolar
Dielectric breakdown can cause what to happen?
electrosurgery burn
This gas is used to enhance the effectiveness of the electrosurgical unit.
argon
The purpose of the gel on the dispersive ESU pad is:
conductivity
This ESU tip is designed to prevent damage to the surrounding tissue:
insulated
Part of the ESU that should never be in the off position while the unit is in use is:
audible tone
ESU should be stored in the ___ when not in use.
plastic holster
Lasers cause thermal damage to tissue through this interaction:
absorption
A laser that uses liquid as its medium
Nd: YAG
Nonreflective instruments should be used when working with the:
CO2 laser hand piece
Laser pulse energy is measured by:
joules
Solids, gases, liquids, and semiconductors are types of
Active laser media