ST230 FINAL! Flashcards
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What are trocars?
Penetrates tissue for delivery of endoscopes into body cavities and joint spaces
What is the organ that is the largest mass of lymphatic tissue?
Spleen
What is removed in a radical mastectomy?
- entire breast
- pectoral muscles
- axillary lymph nodes
What provides the energy to produce the light in a laser?
Excitation source
What is another name for the throat?
Pharynx
What is Rosen suction tip is used for?
Ear procedure
What is the Inflammation of the lacrimal sacs?
Dacryocytitis
What is the slow increase in tissue tensile strength?
Maturation
Where is the Gastroscope inserted in a gastroscopy?
Through the mouth
What is ethibond commonly used to repair?
Used on tendons and bones
What is difficulty speaking?
Dysphasia
What disperses current and heat generated by the ESU?
Grounding pad
What is the removal of the palatine tonsils?
Tonsillectomy
What are the scissors used to dissect delicate tissue?
Curved Iris & Potts-Smith
What is the cause of a vocal cord nodule?
Vocal abuse
What are wound reinforcement sutures?
Retention sutures
What is the position used to displace the abdominal contents to enhance the surgeon’s view of the lower abdominal region?
Trendelenburg
What is polyglactin 910 used for?
Absorbable mesh that provides temporary support during healing
What is the most superior portion of the pharynx?
Nasopharynx
What is the intermediate dressing layer?
Absorbent layer
What is the purpose of a contrast medium?
Used during diagnostic imaging procedure to enhance visualization of structure
What is formed by the palatine & maxillary bones?
Hard palate
What is the anterior portion of the palate?
hard palate
What is another term for malar bone?
zygoma