Radiology
The part of the x-ray table that allows you to adjust the beam of light?
colluminator
What type of container is oxygen stored in?
Green
What medical device monitors a patient's oxygen level and heart rate during surgery-hint: lingual, rectal?
a pulse oximeter
OSHA
occupational safety and health administration
You can use an automatic processor as soon as you turn it on-that is why it is automatic?
false-wait until light-about 10min) auto vs hand-dipping
Name the two types of surgical drapes?
fenestrated and non-fenestrated
Name of pink surgical scrub?
chlorhexidine, blue is nolvasan
Pacing, tapping fingers, checking watch are all what type of communication, and what are they communicating
non-verbal communication; angry, frustrated, in a hurry
What is the tray that holds the x-ray film called?
(bucky) traditional film-bucky and non-bucky; digital-permanent plate
Name one common gas anesthetic
Isoflourane/sevoflourane; halothane in large animal
Name 3 positioners that can be used in surgery
sandbags, foam wedges, v trough, +/-tape/gauze/rope ties)-->radiology also includes lead clothing, muzzles, etc
T/F: Your supervisor is responsible for your personal safety
YOU are responsible for your safety; your employer makes work as safe as possible, you must follow guidelines to be safe) YOU ARE THE BEST JUDGE OF YOUR ABILITY-->KNOW YOUR LIMITS
What resource do you refer to for x-ray table settings?
technique chart
What is used to help maintain an open airway during surgery?
(endotracheal tube) -->keep clean; check cuff
NPO means
nothing per os-no food or water vs fasted
If you are trained as both a receptionist and a kennel attendant, you are
Cross trained
For traditional x-ray table, you measure your patient with
(callipers) Digital-current weight
How is waste gas processed?
via scavenger system
During a surgery discharge, the most important thing you can do as a surgery assistant is. . .
make sure client understands!-->aftercare, meds, recheck
T/F: It is OK to break confidentiality and release patient information to an emergency hospital?
false-you are expected to follow all OSHA regs