sterilization/decontam
Sterile instruments and supplies are loaded onto the before surgery and transported to the surgical suite
what is case cart
this does not need to be sterile in order to maintain aseptsis
What is surgical mask and cap
the most common surgical blade used
What is a #10 blade
Toothed are used for suturing adipose tissue.
What is forceps
items must be sterile. these items enter sterile tissue or the vascular system.
What is critical items
The recommended practice to damp dust the surgical lights, furniture, and fixed equipment in the operating suite is
What is before the first case of the day
Scrubbed surgical personnel become contaminated if they touch
What is anything outside the sterile field
A blade is detachable from the knife handle.
What is a scalpel blade
scissors that are used for cutting and dissecting more delicate tissues
What is metzenbaum
reduces glare but is also prone to staining
What is satin finish
The area is completely separated from area where clean equipment is being processed to prevent cross-contamination
What is decontamination
personnel should pass each other in the operating room
What is back to back, what is front to front
The minimum thread count for a cotton textile wrapper is
What is 140
The , which has a T tip with fine serrations at the tip, often is used to clamp or grasp adipose tissue
What is the allis clamp
finish is used on laser surgery instruments.
What is black chromium
the most widely used effective and efficient method of sterilization in the health care setting
What is steam sterilization.
medical hand washing should be performed when
What is when hands become visibly soiled and between each patient interaction
The carbide inserts in needle holders prevent the needle from slipping or rotating.
What is Tungsten
Strong dissecting scissors such as scissors are used on fascia and large tendons.
What is curved mayo
instruments resist staining
What is highly polished or mirror finish
What is the washer-sterilizer system
clothing or equipment that protects the wearer from direct contact with hazardous chemicals or potentially infectious body fluids. Eye wear, mask, gloves, ect
What is PPE, personal protective equipment
The term can refer to any instruments that closes over tissue to hold or occlude
What is a Clamp
The Babcock clamp is an atraumatic, noncrushing clamp used to manipulate the bowel or tubes.
What is Fallopian Tubes
While you are performing as a sterile surgical assistant, your mask slips down below your nose. What should you do?
What is have non sterile assistant stand behind you and adjust your mask