Chapter 44 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What would you tell a patient after having cryosurgery?
that a large, painful, bloody blister may form
What instrument is used to scrape tissue?
curette
What instrument is used to hold back the sides of a wound or incision for greater acess?
retractors
What instrument is used for cutting nails or thick materials?
clippers
What method uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue?
cryosurgery
What is debridement?
the surgical removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound
What is a mayo stand?
a movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand
What instrument is used to grasp or hold objects?
forceps
What length of suture material should be left above the knot?
1/8 inch
What type of scissors remove dressings?
bandage scissors
What surgical instrument is used to close off blood vessels?
hemostats
