Chitlens
Germs
Science/Physics
Physics/Science
Potpourri
100

Birth-28 days describes this patient.

What is a neonate?

100
The number of microbes that at exist on something at any given time is called this.
What is bioburden?
100
This scientific law pertains to electricity.
What is Ohm's Law?
100
This word describes atoms joined by chemical bonds.
What are molecules?
100
This type of cautery requires a grounding pad.
What is monopolar cautery?
200
A child less than 6 months old has a higher risk of hypothermia due to this fact.
What is lack of ability to shiver?
200
This method is used to prevent contamination of the sterile field.
What is sterile technique?
200
In physics "work" is defined as this.
What is force upon an object causing displacement?
200
Bacilli are typically found in this shape.
What are rods?
200
An enzymatic cleaner is used for this purpose.
What is a soaking solution to remove blood?
300
These are 3 criticals paramaters that need to be monitored on pediatric patients.
What are oxygenation, urine output and temperature?
300
Most SSI's are caused by this pathogen.
What is S. aureus?
300
This is Newton's third law.
What is the law of conservation?
300
This noninvasive diagnostic tool transforms sound waves into images.
What is ultrasound?
300
This mechanical decontaminator is used to remove debris otherwise difficult to remove from instruments.
What is an ultrasonic washer?
400
Poor thermal insulation is due to this in children.
What is lack of body fat?
400
E. coli typically resides within this lumen.
What is intestine?
400
These measure electrical potential.
What are volts?
400
Staphylococci appear like this.
What is a cluster of bacteria?
400
This is the most effective way to regulate and maintain pediatric body temperature in the OR.
What is wrap and cover extremities?
500
This is a major factor in insensible water loss in pediatric patients in the operating room.
What is overhead radiant heaters?
500
This room contains sinks for removing gross debris from instruments.
What is decontamination?
500
This is the study of motion.
What is mechanics?
500
Outer electrons aka "free" electrons travel in a path called this.
What is an orbit?
500
Malpractice falls under this type of law.
What is an unintentional tort?
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