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surgical technology 104
ST 104
25
Medical
Undergraduate 2
05/06/2009

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Term
Frozen Section
Definition
Specimen sent to pathology for immediate diagnosis
Term
How are washings sent to pathology?
Definition
In Saline (Cryology)
Term
What is a biological indicator used for?
Definition
Possitive assurance
Term
How may a drain be anchored to the skin?
Definition
Non-absorbable silk
Term
Name three types of drains
Definition

Hemovac- for radical mastectomy

 

Term
What type of solution is on a Styptic?
Definition
Silver Nitrate
Term
What is a T-tube used for?
Definition
Drainage of the common bile duct
Term
What is an Esmarch bandage used for?
Definition
Exsanguination of a limb
Term
Why do we use staplers on the skin?
Definition

Less trauma

Easily removed

Easily put in

Less tissue reaction

Term
What is the last sense to leave when going under anesthesia?
Definition
Your Hearing
Term
What type of ET tube is used when using a laser?
Definition
Plastic
Term
Why do we use Benzoine on skin before we apply dressings?
Definition
For adherence
Term
Name 4 types of Lasers
Definition

CO2

YAG

ARGON

RUBY

Term
what does LASER stand for?
Definition
Term
What are 4 types of hemostatic agents?
Definition
Term
What is the definition of chole?
Definition
Gallbladder
Term
What is the definition of colo?
Definition
Intestines/Bowel
Term
Are instruments opened or closed before going into the autoclave?
Definition
Opened
Term
What can an ESU do and not do?
Definition

Can: Cut, fulguration

Cannot: Blunt dissection

Term
What are pezzar and mushroom drains used for?
Definition
Drainage of bladder and patency (to keep something open)
Term
What chemical is used in a STERIS?
Definition
Paracetic Acid
Term
What does LAVH stand for?
Definition
Laparascopic asisted vaginal hysterectomy
Term
What does TAH stand for?
Definition
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
What does BSO stand for?
Definition
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