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CH 10

principles and practice of surgical technology 120

QuestionAnswer
Penrose drains are active drains that are connected to a reservoir called a J-P bulb or "grenade" FALSE
When passing suture to the surgeon the next step should be to pass straight Mayo scissors to the assitant TRUE
Instruments should be handed to the surgeon in a functional manner that allows the surgeon to use it without repositioning TRUE
Syringes can be made of plastic , glass metal rubber or a combination of any of these TRUE
One layer dressing are used on large draining wound to facilitate frequent dressing changes FALSE
Normal saline antibiotic and Dakin solution are used to facilitate mechanical debridement in which type of dressing? wet to dry
GI chest and airway are types of Tubes
The thin compressed sponges used during neurosurgical procedures to protect delicate neural structures are called? Cottonoids
what type of surgical specialty rooms would be most likely equipped with three or four overhead operating lights? Open heart
what is the minimum number of suction systems or units required in an operating room? TWO
What term describes an instrument such as a retractor or uterine probe that can be bent or modified to accomodate for variances in anatomy? Malleable
How are Ray tec sponges used during laparotomy procedures when the peritoneum is open? They should be mounted on a ring forceps as "sponge stick"
All of the following are varieties of draping material except? Latex sheeting
into which classification of dressing would body and Minerva jackets and walking spica casts fail? Rigid
Which device can be used sterilely by an ENT or neurosurgeon or unsterilely by anesthesia provider to determine location function or conduction of certain anatomical structures? Nerve stimulator
Which fine pointed tip scapel blade could be used to incise blood vessel or create a stab wound for drain placement? #11
The three Lumens of three way Foley catheter are used for balloon inflation urinary drainage and continuous irrigation
which of the following self retaining retractors does NOT require attachment to the OR Table? Balfour
A patient with a major abdominal wound requiring frequent dressing changes might have which type of binding layer to prevent excoriation of the skin by constant removal of adhesive tape? Montgomery straps
The joint of a hemostat where one half of the instrument passes through the other is called the ? Box lock
Which of the following is NOT a source of power for surgical powered instrument ? Solar
Which type of instrument alloy is lightweight durable and nonmagnetizing? Titanium
What is the term for the opening in a surgical drape that is placed over the operative site? Fenestration
Which type of syringe has no calibrations? Bulb/ear
In medical terminology which suffix indicates an instrument as a cutting device? TOME
Which suction tip is indicated for use in the nasopharynx and often called a tonsil or oral suction? Yankauer
which scalpel handle would accomodate a #20 disposable knife handle? #4
Op site collodion , adhesive gel , and steri strips are examples of which type of surgical dressing? One layer
By what action does a cigarette drain remove fluid from a wound? wicking
Which type of instrument often has a tungsten carbide insert and crosshatch serrations for stabilization? needle holder
what is the term for the opening in a surgical drape that is placed over the operative site? fenestration
___ finish is used on laser surgery instruments Black chromium
___ finish reduces the glare but is prone to staining Blue finish -titanium oxide
_____ is the hinge point of many surgical instruments box lock
Although almost all ____ and other bones cutting instruments are powered pneumatically one unpowered type is still commonly used during amputation SAWS
A ____ has locking ratchets but the tips and shanks do not close tightly over the tissue Partial occlusion or atraumatic clamp
___ reciprocating and rotary are examples of types of movement of powered surgical instruments Oscillating
The ___ are the paired parts of a hemostat that span between the box lock and the finger rings Shanks
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