when gloving the surgeon, the thumb of the glove should face...
toward the surgeon
dense colonies of bacteria that adhere tightly to surfaces are called
biofilm
the structure that protects the larynx when swallowing food
the hinge of many surgical instruments is known as the...
box lock
Which body system is known as the fast acting control system
nervous system
When opening an envelope fold the last fold is opened...
toward you
T/F- A Deaver is likely to be wrapped in a peel pack
false
low progressing liver disorder where liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue
cirrhosis
when passing scissors, which part should go to the surgeons palm?
rings
What are the two main organs located in the thoracic cavity?
heart and lungs
If the string on your gown drops below the sterile level, what should you do?
ask the circulator to tie you up
What specialty would a tenaculum most likely be used?
collapse or closure of all or part of a lung
atelectasis
the ortho instrument used to shave bone, one side is straight and the other is beveled
chisel
The liver is located in which quadrant?
RUQ
After the surgeon is gowned, gloved, and hands you their turning card, what should you do?
remove the card and hand them the string
A surgical clamp used to occlude a blood vessel
hemostat
medical term for vomiting
emesis
a combo of several different kinds of metals
alloy
list skin layers from outermost to innermost
epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
basic handwash
which instrument grade has the highest level of chromium?
surgical grade
The rarest white blood cell
basophils
What blade would be used for a stab incision?
11 blade
what does the med term " uritic(o)" mean?
rash/hives