surgical Principles 1

Question 1

Halsted’s principles

Answer 1

1. strict aseptic technique
2. meticulous hemostasis
3. preservation of blood supply
4. gentle tissue handling
5. minimal tissue tension
6. accurate tissue apposition
7. obliteration of dead space

Question 2

___ sterilization is the most commonly used such as autoclaves while __ is used for things like suture

Answer 2

steam, ionizing radiation

Question 3

povidone iodine

Answer 3

iodine with povidone carrier
- greater residual effect than alcohol
- rapid antibacterial activity
- decrease activity in organic material
- skin irritation

Question 4

chlorhexidine gluconate

Answer 4

• good residual effect
• no decreased activity in organic material
• corneal irritation
• ototoxicity
• potential inhibition of contraction
• potential inhibition of epithelialization

Question 5

scrub contains __ and __ and is meant for dirty prep while solution does not contain __ and is for final prep

Answer 5

soap and antiseptic, soap

Question 6

towel clamps are considered __ once they penetrate the drape

Answer 6

contaminated