antiseptic
substance that kills microorganisims
contamination
becoming nonsterile through contact with any nonsterile material
diseases
pathologic processes having a descriptive set of signs and symptoms
edema
swelling between layers of tissue
infection
invasion of body tissues by microorganisms that then proliferate and damage tissues
microorganisms
living organisms that can be seen only with a light microscope
pathogens
disease-causing microorganisims
permeable
allowing a substance to pass or soak through
sanitization
cleaning the environment to reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisims
spores
thick-walled dormant form of bacteria,very resistant to disinfection measures
sterilization
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
one another
sterile team members should always face________.
false
a large gaping wound that must heal from the bottom of the wound outward heals by first intention
false
erythema or edema at the surgical site without the prescense of fever does not have to be reported to the physician
grasping end
when using sterile bags, insert the________of the instrument last
false
tequniques for medical aspeis create a sterile environment
wet
instrument pack is automatically considered contaminated
Final or Remodeling
the ________ phase of wound healing is when collagen closes the gap between tissues and scar tissue forms
Non-sterile
_________persons should never reach over a sterile file
disenfection
destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means
medical asepis
the destruction of microbes after they leave the body
Acute
having a rapid onset and severe symptoms
Cryosurgery
Very low temperatures are used in________to destroy tissue by freezing it on contact
Indicator strips
Sterilization_________placed in the center of a large pack area are the best indicates of proper sterilization of an autoclave
8
chemical sterilization requires immersion of the items in a chemical mixture for a minimum of ________hours
28 days
is the shelf life of a sterilized pack
6
Plastic wrapped autoclave packs are considered sterile for up to________ months
Suppuration
can cause problems with wound healing
Surgical Asepis
the complete destruction of microorganisms on instruments or equipment that will enter the body, this tequnique is mandatory for any tissues that invades the body's skin or tissure, such as surgery
Electrocautery
uses high frequency current to cut through tissue and seal blood vessels
121
-123
(250
-255
)
the recomended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave
Lag
the ________ phase of wound healing is when fibrin is deposited at the site and clotting begins
septic
a _______wound is infected with pathogens
pyemia
presemce of blood forming organisms in the blood
abscesses
localized collections of pus that may be under the skin or deep within the body and that cause tissue destruction
cannula
rigid tube that surrounds a blunt trocar or a sharp,pointed trocar inserted into the body; when withdrawn, fluid may escape from the body through the cannula,depending on where it is inserted
curettage
act of scarping a body cavity with a surgical instrument,such as a curette
dilation
opening or widening the circumference of a body orifice with a dilating instrument
dissect
to cut
fascia
sheet or band of fibrous tissue located deep in the skin that covers muscles and body organs
fistula
abnormal, tubelike passage between internal organs or from an internal organ to the body surface
lumen
open space, such as within a blood vessel, the intestine,the inside of a needle, or an examining instrument
obturator
metal rod with a smooth,rounded tip that is placed into hollow instruments to decrease injury to body tissue during insertion
patency
open condition of a body cavity or canal
polyps
tumors with stems,frequently found on mucous membranes
stylus
metal probe that is inderted into or passed through a catheter, needle, or tube used for clearing purposes or to facilitate passage into a body orifice
penrose drain
a surgical device placed into a wound to drain fluid
ratchets
resemble gears and are located just below the ring handles
vaseline
ethyl chloride is highly flammable and requires the application of this product to protect the surrounding areas from the cooling action of the spray. Also used on gauze to pack wounds
serrations
ridged teeth on some instruments in the inner surface of the jaws
hemostat forceps
originally designed to stop bleeding or to clamp severed blood vessels
allis tissue
forceps used to grasp tissue,muscle,or surrounding a wound
retractors
hold tissue away from the surgical wound
sigmoidscope
used to internally view the anus,rectum, and sigmoid colon. used with a fiberoptic light source; may use photography or video setup
swaged
needles manufacrured with the thread attached to the needle
bandage scissors
for cutting bandages
scaples
for cutting tissue
grasping
forceps that have teeth/jaws
ratchets
used to lock an intrument into position
hemostat forceps
have ring handles
needle holders
will have groves to hold the needle
needle holders
jaws/teeth will be shorter
hemostat forcep
without teeth or jaws must be a
jaws
the only part of the instrument that comes into contact with the patient
mouse-toothed jaw
smallest
rat-toothed jaw
largest
teeth of allis tissue forceps
shaped like snake teeth
retracting
used to hold back tissue
senn retractor
used to hold back tissue from the surgical wound
probing and dilating
used to dilate or retract
specula
used to dilate the vaginal or nasal
Anesthetic
A medication that causes anesthesia.
Anesthetic
A loss of sensation, particulary the feeling of pain.
Abscess
A collection of pus (white blood cells, backteria, & dead kin cells) that forms as a result of an infection.
Biopsy Specimen
A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope.
Needle Biopsy
A process in which a needle and syringe are used to aspirate fluid or tissue cells.
Formalin Solution
A diluted solution of formaldehyde.
Laceration
A jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down to the underlying tissue.
Puncture Wound
A deep wound caused by a sharp object; i.e, a stabbing.
Debridement
The removal of debris or dead tissue from the wound.
Inflammatory Phase
The initial phase of wound healing.
Proliferation phase
The second phase where new tissue forms.
Maturation Phase
The third and final phase where the formation of scar tissue takes place.
Approximated
Bringing two edges of the wound together in order to let them heal faster.
Suture
Surgical stitches used to close a wound.
Ligatures
Suture materials that can be either absorbable or nonabsorbable.
Laser Surgery
Process by which a laser emits an intense beam of light that's used to cut away tissue.
Cryosurgery
The use of cold extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue.
Electrocauterization
A technique whereby a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current destroys the target tissue.
Scalple
A Scalple consists of a handle that hold a disposable blade. The #15 blade is the most common size of blade used.
Surgical Scissors
These are used to cut things like tissue, clothes, etc.
Curettes
used for subgingival calculus and root planing for removal of necrotic tissue, one side plat- the other side rounded.
Forceps
resembles tweezers; used to pick up or hold tissue or small items.
Hemostats
forceps instrument during surgery to retract tissue, remove small root tips, clamp off blood vessels, and grasp objects.
Towel Clamps
Grips towels.
Retractors
surgical instruments for holding back the flesh at the edge of a wound.
Dialators
-rounded tubular instruments to widen or stretch inside diamter of a lumen
-example would be cervical and urethral dialator.
Probes
instruments used to search for a foreign body in a wound or to enter a fistula.
Medical Asepsis
Procedures to deduce the number of microorganisms and thus prevent the spread of disease.
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment that includes all items used as a barrier between the wearer and potentially infectious or hazardous medical materials.
Surgical Asepsis
The process by which the total elimination of ALL microorganisms that are present.
Sterile Field
An area free of microorganisms that will be used as a work area during a surgical procedure.
Mayo Stand
A movable stainless steel instrument try on a stand.
Floater
an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unstrile needs.
Sterile scrub assistant
An MA who assists in handling sterile equipment during the procedure.
Postoperative
Also known as "Postop" is the follow-up after the surgical procedure.
Dressings
Sterile materials used to cover an incision.
Bandage
A clean strip of gauze or elastic material.
Abscesses
Localized collection of pus that may be under the skin or deep within the body and that cause tissue destruction.
Cannula
A rigid tube that surround a blunt trocar a sharp; pointed trocar inserted into the body; when withdrawn, fluid may escape from the body through the cannula, depending on where it was inserted.
Curretage
The act of scrapping a body cavity with a surgical instrument, such as a curette.
Dilation
The opening or widening of the circumference of a body orifice with a dilating instrument.
Dissect
To cut or separate tissue with a cutting instrument or scissors.
fascia
A sheet or band of fibrous tissue deep in the skin that covers muscles and body organs.
Obturator
A metal rod with a smooth, rounded tip that is placed in hollow instruments to reduce injury to body tissues during insertion.
Patency
Open condition of a body cavity or canal
Stylus
A metal probe that is inserted into or passed
CICATRIX MEANS
earley scar tissue that appears pale, contracted, and firm
DEHISCISCENCE MEANS
the separation of wound egde or rupture of a wound closure
INFECTION MEANS
invasion of body tissues by microoganisms, which then proliferate and damage tissue
STERILIZATION MEANS
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
ASEPSIS MEANS
freedom from infection or infectious material
SURGICAL ASEPSIS MEANS
complete destruction of oragnisms on insruments or equipment that will enter the patient body
* mandatory for any procedure that invades body tissues
* everything that comes in contact with the patient must be sterile
MEDICAL ASEPSIS MEANS
destruction of organisms after they leave the body; prevent reinfection and cross- infection
* process of controlling pathogens
* creates a clean environment but not a sterile one
SANITIZATION MEANS
performed immediatley after surgical procedures
DISINFECTION MEANS
process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them in active
PPE PROCEDURES
*heat-resistant autoclave gloves for loading and unloading
*fluid-resistant gloves to prevent contact with contaminants
*laboratory coat or impervious gown if needed to protect against splashes
*face shield and/or goggles if there is a splash hazard
AUTOCLAVE PROCEDURES
* USES STEAM UNDER PRESSURE TO KILL ALL MICROORGANISMS; PRESSURE CREATES HEAT HIGHER THAN BOILING POINT
* STEAM MOISTURE MUST CONTACT ALL SURFACES FOR STERILIZATION TO OCCURE
* RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE IN AN AUTOCLAVE IS 121 TO 123 C (250 TO 255 F)
* UNWRA
GRAVITY OR " FAST EXHAUST" CYLCE
used to sterlize stainless steel instruments; fill with steam and held at set temperature for set peroid of time; when cycle ends chamber rapidly returns to atomospheric pressure
LIQUID OR " SLOW EXHAUST" CLYCLE
USED TO PREVENT STERILZED LIQUIDS FROM BOILING; STEAM IS EXHAUSTED SLOWLY AT END OF CYCLE ALLOWING LIQIUDS TO COOL
PREVACUUM CYCLE
USED FOR POROUS MATERIALS; CHAMBER IS PARTIALLY EVACUATED BEFORE INTRODUCTION OF STEAM FOR GREATER STEAMPENETRATION
SUPERHEATED STEAM
DRIES OUT BEFORE TOTAL MOISTENING OF PACK
WET STEAM
FAILING TO PREHEAT THE AUTOCLAVE, OPENING THE DOOR TOO WIDE AT THE END OF THE CYCLE, OR OVERFILLING THE WATER RESERVIOR CAUSES CONDENSATION IN THE CHAMBER
RESIDUAL AIR
W/O EKIMINATION OF AIR, HIGH TEMPERATURE WILL NOT BE REACHED
STERILIZATION INDICATORS
OCCURS ONLY WHEN STEAM REACHES AN OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE FOR A DESIGNATED LENGTH OF TIME AND HAS PENETRATED THE CENTER OF THE PACK
AUTOCLAVE TAPE
DYE CHANGES COLOR WHEN EXPOSED TO STEAM; MERELY INDICATES A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAS REACHED
INDICATOR STRIPS
CONTAINS TEMPERATURE SENSIVE DYE THAT CHANGES COLOR WHEN PROPER CONDITIONS ARE REACHED; SHOULD BE LOADED IN THE CENTER OF THE LARGEST PACK
CULTURE TEST
SPORE STRIP OR TUBE THAT CONTAINS MICROBES THAT SHOULD BE DESTROYED DURING THE STERILIZATION PROCESS
THE FIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES ARE
ELECTRO SURGERY
LASER SURGERY
MICROSURGERY
ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
CRYOSURGERY
SHELF- LIFE OF STERILZED PACKS
WATCH THE EXPIRATION DATE
surgical
_______ scissor types include those with straight or curved blades that are both sharp (s/s), both blunt (b/b), or one sharp and one blunt (s/b)
(types of surgical instruments)
mayo dissecting
____ _________ scissors may be straight or with curved tips that have a beveled edge and slightly rounded points
(types of surgical instruments)
bandage
_______ scissors, also called dressing scissors, have one rounded tip and one blunt tip so they can be inserted beneath a patient's bandage without risk of skin injury
(types of surgical instruments)
suture
______ scissors, sometimes called stitch scissors, have a notch at the end of the blade that is inserted under the suture before cutting.
(types of surgical instruments)
Iris
____ scissors have small,sharp, straight, or curved blades that were originally designed for eye surgery but are now used for various procedures
(types of surgical instruments)
scalpel
________ is a cutting instrument commonly used to create surgical incisions. It includes a very sharp blade attached to a handle. Available in disposable or non-disposable in which blades are attached.
(types of surgical instruments)
forceps
________ are used to grasp tissue during procedures
(types of surgical instruments)
hemostats
_________ are used in surgical procedures to clamp off blood vessels in order to stop bleeding
(types of surgical instruments)
needle holders
______ _______ are similar to hemostats with a slight variation in design that allows them to securely hold a needle without crushing it
(types of surgical instruments)
towel clamps
______ ______ are used to fasten sterile towels and draped in place to secure the sterile field
(types of surgical instruments)
vaginal speculum
The ________ ________ may be made of disposable, clear plastic or reusable metal and is designed to hold the collapsible walls of the vagina apart so the physician may examine the uterine cervix. Considered a specialty instrument
(types of surgical instru
nasal speculum
A _____ ________ is designed to open the nares wider to aid the physician in examination of the nasal passages
(types of surgical instruments)
scopes
_______ are lighted instruments designed to aid in the visualization of body cavities, such as the ear, esophagus, stomach, rectum, colon, abdomen, or even the inside of joints
(types of surgical instruments)
otoscope
The _______ is used to examine the ear
(types of surgical instruments)
arthroscope
The _________ is used to examine the inside of the joints
(types of surgical instruments)
Anoscope
The ________ is used to examine the inside of the anus and rectum
(types of surgical instruments)
probe
A _____ is used to explore deep into wounds or body cavities
(types of surgical instruments)
retractors
_________ are used to pull wound edges back to allow the physician a better view of and access to the area
(types of surgical instruments)
dilators
________ are metal rods with smooth rounded tips on either end. They come in a range of sizes. Smaller to larger sizes may be used to slowly enlarge and opening, such as the uterine cervix.
(types of surgical instruments)
Forester sponge forceps
_______ ______ ______ are used to hold gauze pads to sponge the surgical site and absorb blood or other fluid - specialty instrument
(types of surgical instruments)
Currette
A _______ is used to scrape the inner walls of the uterus to remove the endometrial lining and abnormal growths - specialty instrument
(types of surgical instruments)
uterine sound
A _______ _____ is used to examine the inside of the uterus for size, shape, and foreign bodies - specialty instrument
(types of surgical instruments)
uterine tenaculum
A _______ _________ is used to grasp and portion the cervix for better examination, tissue removal, or other procedures - specialty instrument
(types of surgical instruments)
laryngeal mirror
The _________ ______ allows the physician to inspect the larynx and other structures deep in the throat - specialty instrument
(types of surgical instruments)
surgical asepsis
_________ _______ is the practice of destroying all pathogenic organisms before they enter the body
medical asepsis
________ _______ is the destruction of pathogenic organisms after they leave the body
2
Medical aseptic hand wash should be done for at least _ minutes
10 ( 5 min each hand/arm)
Surgical scrub should be done for at least __ minutes
down
When performing medical aseptic hand wash, elbows should be _____ into the sick
up
When performing surgical scrub, elbows should be __ into the sink
sterile technique
_______ _________ is a manner of performing specific tasks and procedures that protects patients from pathogenic organisms to the fullest extent possible
sterile may only touch sterile and nonsterile may only touch nonsterile
Most important rule of sterile technique:
back
The health care provider should never turn his ____ on the sterile field
(General rules for sterile technique)
hair
____ should be tied back and not allowed to fall forward
(General rules for sterile technique)
face
members of a sterile team should always ____ each other, but if must pass one another...pass back-to-back, front-to-front
(General rules for sterile technique)
1 inch
The outer _ ____ border of sterile draped and any sterile wrap must be considered contaminated
(General rules for sterile technique)
below
Any items _____ waist level must be considered conteminated
(General rules for sterile technique)
wet
Sterile surfaces that become ___ must be considered contaminated unless they include a waterproof layer.
(General rules for sterile technique)
air
The longer a sterile surface is exposed to the ___, the more contaminated it occurs
(General rules for sterile technique)
over
Reaching ____ the sterile field should be avoided when ever possible
(General rules for sterile technique)
passed
Contaminated items should not be ______ over the sterile field
(General rules for sterile technique)
talking
Coughing, sneezing, and even _______ over the sterile field should be avoided
(General rules for sterile technique)
high enough
When pouring solutions into other sterile containers, the bottle should be held ____ ______ to avoid touching any other surface, yet low enough to avoid splashing into the sterile field
(General rules for sterile technique)
autoclave
Sterile packs should be sterilized in the _________
(sterile packs)
mayo stand
In the medical office, a ____ _____ will commonly be used for a sterile work surface
(sterile field)
organized
When the MA establishes a sterile field,she must open all needed supplies and add them to the sterile field, arranged in an ________ manner that facilitates effective performance of the procedure (sterile field)
sterile barrier
The MA creates a _______ _______ using sterile disposable drapes , sterile towels, or even the sterile wrap that encloses some types of supplies.
(sterile field)
sterile toss
After the MA creates the sterile barrier, she must open other needed sterile items and drop them onto the sterile field using a technique called the ______ ____.
(sterile field)
away
When opening sterile wrapped items, the MA should always open the wrap ____ from the body first, then each side item, and lastly toward the body
(sterile field)
cyrotherapy
technique that destroys tissue nu subjecting it to very cold temperatures, usually -20 C (-4 F), using a probe that has liquid nitrogen circulating through it
(surgical techniques)
cryotherpy
Procedure commonly used in ambulatory settings for wide range of needs, including treating cancer, precancerous conditions, and used internally on the liver, prostate, bone, cervical cancer, or remove skin lesions
(surgical techniques)
microsurgery
General term that refers to to any procedure completed with the use of a special operating microscope.
(surgical techniques)
microsurgery
Procedure used for delicate procedures on the eyes, nose, sinuses, larynx, genitourinary tract, any structures with tiny blood vessels and nerves.
(surgical techniques)
microsurgery
plastic surgeons use __________ to perform repair and reconstructive surgeries.
(surgical techniques)
microsurgery
___________ is useful in the reattachment of severed body parts and organ transplantation
(surgical techniques)
laser surgery
___________ is the treatment of tissue by means of a laser.
(surgical techniques)
laser surgery
___________ is so precise that it enables the surgeon to target structures with little injury to surrounding tissues, resulting in minimal scar formation
(surgical techniques)
laser surgery
__________ is particularly useful for cosmetic surgery, including the removal of vessels, moles, warts, and other lesions.
(surgical techniques)
electrosurgery
_________ involves the use of elecrosurgical unit (ESU) or high frequency electric current to cut, remove, or destroy tissue.
(surgical techniques)
electrosurgery
__________ is a popular method of removing skin tags, tumors, warts in dermatology and is commonly preferred over laser and cryosurgery
(surgical techniques)
Endoscopy
_________ performing internal examinations and procedures using a specialized scope containing a camera and light source to visually examine a structure.
(surgical techniques)
set up
The MA will ___ __ the sterile field for the physician so the procedure can be completed smoothly and efficiently.
(MA role/minor office surgery)
preferences
The MA must familiarize herself with the physicians she works with and note their __________ for room arrangements and supplies.
(MA role/minor office surgery)
contamination
The MA must make sure that she does not leave any opened sterile materials exposed to the air or unattended because _________ can occur.
(MA role/minor office surgery)
prior
The MA should set up the sterile field just _____ to the procedure (some offices set up trays 1 hr ahead of time and cover w/ sterile drape).
(MA role/minor office surgery)
assist physician, attend to patient
What are the 2 key roles the MA plays in assisting w/ minor surgery?
(MA role/minor office surgery)
supplies (or instruments), sterile
The 1st key role the MA plays in assisting with minor surgery is assisting the physician by:
handing physician ________(or instruments), observe and notify breaks in _____ field.
(MA role/minor office surgery)
position, happening
The 2nd key role the MA plays is attending to the patient by:
_______ instruction, explaining what is ________, and offering reassurance
(MA role/minor office surgery)
dressings
__________ are materials placed in a wound or on a wound and are usually made of gauze. They must be sterile and completely cover the wound.
(dressings vs. bandages)
iodoform
_______ is a wound packing strip that promotes drainage of fluid from an infected wound (considered a dressing).
(dressings vs. bandages)
gauze pads
The most common size of _____ ____ are 4x4, and 2x2. The may be packaged individually in peel-apart sterile packages of two or may be packed in bulk. (considered a dressing)
(dressings vs. bandages)
sponges
Some ________ have other material such as cotton or rayon embedded for greater absorption - useful for excessive bleeding or fluid drainage (considered a dressing)
(dressings vs. bandages)
bandages
________ are nonsterile material applied over the top of a dressing to secure them. They may be made of gauze in the form of elastic wrap or a roll that can be wrapped around a dressing.
(dressings vs. bandages)
Tubular gauze
________ _____ is a popular form of bandage material for distal extremities such as fingers, toes, arms, and legs. Its shape makes it easy to apply - it conforms securely and comfortably.
(dressings vs. bandages)
approximation
bringing the wound edges together closely and evenly
healing, scar
When closing a wound, the physician's goals are to promote timely ________ and reduce ____ formation.
(wound healing)
aseptic, approximation
To promote wound healing and reduce scar formation, the use of ______ technique and careful __________ are used.
(wound healing)
sutures, staples
Approximation is commonly done by the use of _______ or _______.
(wound healing)
scissors, forceps
When the patient's wound has healed, suture removal is easily accomplished with suture _______ and _______.
(wound healing)
staple remover
One the wound has healed, the staples are easily removes with a sterile prepackaged______ _______.
(wound healing)
ethyl chloride, EMLA
Topical anesthetics such as ______ _________ may be sprayed on or applied with a sponge, cotton ball, or cotton tipped swab with _____ cream.
(types of local anesthetic)
lidocaine, procain
Injectable anesthetics, such as _______ (Xylocaine) and ________ (Nonocain), are useful for numbing an area before making an incision or suturing.
(types of local anesthetic)
epinephrine
Some products are available with __________, which causes vasoconstriction and is used to reduce bleeding (but should not be used on fingers, toes, nose, earlobes...areas w/ limited circulation).
(types of local anesthetic)
Anesthetic
Absence of sensation
Approximation
Bringing wound edge together closely and evenly
Cryosurgery
Technique that destroys tissue by subjecting to very cols temperatures; also called cryotherapy
Bandage
Nonsterile material applied over the top of dressings to secure them
Dressing
Material placed in or on a wound
Electrosurgery
Use of a high-frequency electric current to cut, remove, or destroy tissue; also called electrocautery
Endoscopy
Use of a specialized scope to visually examine a structure
Laser Surgery
Treatment of tissue by means of colored light beams
Microsurgery
Any procedure completed with the use of a special operating microscope
Sterile Technique
Method that involves preforming invasive procedures in a manner that protects patients from pathogens
Sterile Toss
Technique for placing sterile items of the sterile field without contaminating either one
Surgical Asepsis
Destruction of all pathogenic organisms before they enter the body
Suture
Material used to sew wound edges together or the act of sewing wound edges together
Swage
To fuse a suture to a needle
Surgical Scrub
Procedure for hand washing that is much more thorough than regular hand washing and follows specific steps.
What is a sterile field?
A sterile work area when a sterile procedure must be preformed.
What are the common procedures?
Suturing, suture removal, incision and drainage (I&D), removal of ingrown toenails and sebaceous cysts.
What type of surgery is used for delicate procedures on the eyes, nose, sinuses, larynx, genitourinary tract, and any structures in the blood vessels and nerves?
Microsurgery
What type of surgery is uses a probe that has liquid nitrogen that can be used for cancer and precancerous conditions or on the liver, prostate, bones, or external skin removal?
Cryosurgery or cryotherapy
Type of surgery that has little scaring, used for cosmetic surgery; removal of moles warts, and other lesions?
Laser surgery
Surgery that burns or vaporizes tissue with minimal bleeding?
Electrosurgery or electrocautery
What method is used to preform internal examination and procedures, such as examining the GI tract and assisting with procedures such as a tubal ligation?
Endoscopy
True or false: A medical assistant does not have to know the preferences of the doctors that s/he is working with; such as room arrangement and supplies.
False
A medical assistant must always...
Examine a room to be sure it is properly cleaned and prepared.
When should a sterile field be set up?
Just before a procedure.
How long before a procedure do some offices allow a sterile field to be set up?
1 hour
What must happen if a sterile field is set up an hour before the procedure?
A sterile drape must cover the sterile field.
What way do you hand a doctor an instrument?
Handle towards the doctor
In regards to patient care, what must a medical assistant do before a procedure?
Make sure the patient is properly informed and prepared
What must a patient sign before a procedure?
Informed consent form
The most common way/s a physician uses approximation is by?
Sutures or staples
What instruments are used to remove sutures?
Suture scissors and forceps
True or false. Staples are only used for external wound closure.
True
True or false. Dressings do not have to be sterile.
False
What two things should a medical assistant be aware of when dressing a wound for a patient?
Security and comfortability
True or false. Bandages are sterile material applied over a dressing.
false
What is the most popular solution to clean the inside of a wound?
Sterile saline
True or false. Sterile saline is hypoallergenic.
True
What are four other forms of antiseptics?
Betadine, Hibiclens, isopropyl alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide
Common injectable anesthetics are?
Lidocaine and Novocain
True or false. A medical assistant can draw up and administer an anesthetic?
False
What is the purpose of the ratchet on certain instruments?
Allow the provider to let go of an
instrument while it is functioning. It gives provider
"hands-free" time
Never use _______ on body parts with limited circulation.
Epinephrine