POSI 2 - PRELIM L3 Flashcards
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A unique, intimidating, and stressful experience that can be challenging and exciting for a radiographer
Surgical Radiography
Enumerate the six (6) components of the surgical team:
- Surgeon
- Surgeon Assistants
- Surgeon Technologists
- Anesthesia Provider
- Circulating Nurse
- Various Support Staff
TRUE OR FALSE
The first surgical assistant must be a qualified surgeon/resident capable of assuming responsibility for performing the procedure for the primary surgeon
TRUE
Non-physician allied health practitioner who is qualified
by academic and clinical training to perform designated procedures in OR.
A. Physicians Assistant
B. Doctor’s Assistant
C. Surgeon Assistant
D. Medical Assistant
A. Physicians Assistant
He prepares, arranges, instrument and
supplies and facilitates surgical procedure by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
Certified Surgical Technologist
They assume responsibility for maintaining sterile
techniques during surgical procedure, but they handle
supplies and equipment that are not considered sterile
Non-sterile Team
Specializes in the art and science of administering
anesthetics
Anesthesia Provider
Can be a registered nurse (RN) who monitors and
coordinates all activities within the OR and provides
supplies to the CST
Circulator
The Non-sterile Team also includes which professionals too:
- Biomedical Technicians
- Monitoring Technologists
- Medical Technologists
- Physical Therapists
A. 1 Only
B. 1 & 2
C. 1,2, & 3
D. AOTA
B. 1 & 2
Provides intra-operative imaging in a variety of
examination
Radiographer
Proper attires in the operating room include (6):
- Protective Eyewear
- Masks
- Shoe Covers
- Caps
- Gloves
- Radiation Badge & Proper Identification
TRUE OR FALSE
Movement within or around a sterile filed must not contaminate the sterile field
TRUE
Tables are sterile only at ______ level
Table
Radiographer should not walk between _____ sterile fields when at all possible
Two
Is a combination
spinal decompression and
spinal fusion surgery used
to treat herniated discs, compressed nerves or
other conditions in the
neck.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF)
Absence of infection, germs or elimination of infectious
agents
Antisepsis
Principles involved with manipulation of sterile and
unsterile items to prevent or minimize micro-biologic
contamination.
Aseptic Technique
Presence of pathogenic microorganisms
Contamination
Micro-organisms normally shed from skin that can
contaminate sterile surfaces or areas.
Microbial Fallout
Operating rooms, clean core, or sterile storage areas are all considered as a _______
Restricted Area
Area of peripheral support such as, hallways, or
corridors leading to restricted areas.
Semi-restricted Area
A substance or object that is completely free of living
micro-organisms and is incapable of producing any form or organism.
Sterile
Area in which street clothes are permitted such as
outer hallways, family waiting areas, locker rooms and
employees lounges
Unrestricted Area
