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ERP Week 4
Assisting with Minor surgery Chpt. 44 pgs. 556-585
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The PRIMARY role of the MA in a minor surgical procedure is; | To provide the necessary instruments and supplies - without contaminating them |
| The MA should quickly learn to; | Anticipate the needs of the doctor, during the proceedure |
| Surgical site prep includes; Step 1 | 1.Washing your hands |
| Surgical site prep includes; Step 2 | 2.Donning exam gloves |
| Surgical site prep includes; Step 3 | 3.Placing a disposable Chux (blue pad) under the surgical site |
| Surgical site prep includes; Step 4 | 4.Cleaning the surgical site with antiseptic solution |
| Surgical site prep includes; Step 5 | 5.Allow antiseptic to dry |
| When cleaning the surgical site you should use; | 'Transfer Forceps' and 'gauze sponges' dipped in 'antiseptic' solution |
| Working in Concentric circles means; | Begin at the center of the surgical site and clean in a outward firm circular motion (pg571) |
| When cleaning a surgical site you should discard the gauze sponge after; | Each complete pass |
| Cleaning in Concentric circles should be done for at least; | Two minutes |
| The prepared surgical site should extend; | Two inches beyond the surgical field |
| When surgical procedures are preformed on a hand or foot, you should; | Submerge the entire hand or foot in a basin of antiseptic |
| Common minor surgical procedures include; | 1.Wound irrigation 2.Repairing lacerations 3.Removal of foreign bodies 4.Removal of neoplasms 5.Onychectomy (nail removal) 6.I&D (incision and drainage) 7.Obtain Bx (biopsy) 8.Cryosurgery 9.Electrocauterization |
| Wound irrigation means; | Flushing the wound with sterile water (H2o) or Normal Saline Solution NSS (0.9%) |
| FB's are AKA | Foreign bodies |
| Removal of neoplasms would include; | Nevi (moles) Verrucae (warts) |
| Onychectomy is; | Surgical removal of a nail |
| Draining an abscess is called; | I&D - Incision and Drainage |
| if performing a Bx, you are; | Doing a biopsy |
| Cryosurgery refers to; | The destruction of tissue by freezing |
| Electrocauterization refers to; | Destruction of tissue by burning |
| Conditions that interfere with effective wound healing include; | 1.Poor circulation 2.Aging 3.DM 4.Poor nutrition 5.Poorly controlled stress 6.Weakened immune system 7.Obesity 8.Smoking 9.Sleep deprivation |
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