Microbiology
These bacteria are shaped like rods or bricks.
Bacillus
What is the wound classification of a Suprapubic Prostatectomy?
Class II (Clean-Contaminated)
What organization developed the first practical recommendations for isolation technique?
CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
What is the name of the point where two jaws or blades of an instrument connect and pivot?
Box Locks
If the parents of a dependent minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be located, the operative consent form for surgery may be signed by ______.
Two consulting physicians
Abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissable and able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins.
Prions
What is the diagnostic procedure that examines the interior of the respiratory structures?
Bronchoscopy
Created in 1971, this federal agency operates under the U.S. Department of Labor. It's primary role and responsibility is to protect workers from occupationally caused illnesses and injuries.
OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Once the spinous process is exposed during a Laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a ______.
Kerrison Rongeur
What procedure should be followed in regard to surgical counts in an emergency situation?
Omit counts, but document on the operative record.
Pathogenic microorganisms have an optimum pH range of 7 to 7.8. The same pH as _____.
Plasma
What position should a patient be placed in for a Low Anterior Colon Resection?
Lithotomy
An association of perioperative registered nurses who develop nationally recognized, evidence-based standards, recommended practices, and guidelines.
AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses)
Tungsten carbide surgical instruments are identified by _______.
Gold handles (Ex: Scissors, needle drivers) and gold tips (Ex: Kerrison Rongeur)
What is the main theory of Standard Precautions?
To treat all human blood and bodily fluids as infectious.
Bacterium whose optimum temperature for growth is 59 - 68F (15 - 20C) or below.
Psychrophiles
What type of procedure is performed to correct panfacial fractures?
Le Fort II
The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 requires healthcare facilities to report medical devices with malfunctions to the FDA. Medical device related deaths must be reported to the FDA within how many days of the event?
10
What instrument might likely be used to extend the arteriotomy during a Femoropopliteal Bypass?
Angled Potts-Smith Scissors
What is the primary purpose for changing into hospital laundered operating room attire?
To prevent the spread of microorganisms.
Microorganisms capable of forming a think wall around themselves enabling them to survive in adverse conditions; a resistant form of bacterium.
Endospores
A Parotidectomy is the removal of a ______.
Salivary Gland
The organization specializes in Endoscopy issues and has established standards for the effective processing of flexible Endoscopes.
SGNA (The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates)
In what procedure are Heaney Clamps most utilized?
Open Abdominal Hysterectomy
The required number of air exchanges per hour in an operating room is _______?
15 - 20