Surgical Techniques - Care of Specimens 4-B

Question 1

material spread thinly on a slide or other surface for microscopic study

Answer 1

smears

Question 2

Any tissue, foreign body, prosthesis, or fluid removed from a patient

Answer 2

specimen

Question 3

a growth of living material and microorganisms in a prepared media

Answer 3

culture

Question 4

the study of diseases

Answer 4

pathology

Question 5

a piece of tissue or organ quickly frozen and then cut into a thin slice and stained to be studied microscopically

Answer 5

frozen section

Question 6

an aqueous solution of 37% formaldehyde with methanol added; commonly used as a preservative on specimens

Answer 6

formalin

Question 7

a substance used to harden and preserve specimens

Answer 7

fixative

Question 8

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:
All tissues exudates, and _____ _____ removed from a patient must be sent to the pathology department for legal documentation.

Answer 8

foreign objects

Question 9

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:
Proper care of each specimen is the responsibility of the total nursing team, and especially the _____ _____ while the specimen is in his/her possession.

Answer 9

surgical technologist

Question 10

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:

The care of specimens is regulated by hospital policy and rulings from the _____ _____.

Answer 10

Joint Commission

Question 11

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:
Preservation and identification of surgical specimens are crucial. The container housing the specimen will be labeled with appropriate patient information. A _____ _____ ____ will also accompany the specimen to the lab.

Answer 11

specimen identification form

Question 12

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:

_____ of specimens should be kept to a minimum.

Answer 12

Handling

Question 13

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:
Pathologic tissue specimens should not be allowed to _____ _____ . Saline or a solution of aqueous formaldehyde (10% formalin) is used until processed in the lab.

Answer 13

dry out

Question 14

General guidelines for are and handling of specimens:

Never place _____ on stones or teeth.

Answer 14

formalin

Question 15

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Handle hard objects by _____, not with a(n) _____ since this might alter the object.

Answer 15

hand

instrument

Question 16

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Always label the culture tube and complete the laboratory form including the _____ of the specimen.

Answer 16

source

Question 17

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Verify the patient has signed a _____ _____ for disposal of the amputated limb.

Answer 17

consent form

Question 18

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Send cultures to the laboratory immediately before they _____.

Answer 18

dry

Question 19

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Wrap amputated extremities in a _____ bag before storing in the lab refrigerator.

Answer 19

plastic

Question 20

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Place foreign objects in a specimen container. _____ is not needed for metal or glass objects, including bullets, knives and bottle shards.

Answer 20

fixative or formalin

Question 21

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Take smears and _____ cultures to the lab as soon as possible to be processed correctly.

Answer 21

fluid

Question 22

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Remove all drapes and _____ from the amputated limb.

Answer 22

instruments

Question 23

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Dispose of or preserve foreign bodies according to hospital policy and keep a record for _____ reasons.

Answer 23

legal

Question 24

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
Obtain cultures under _____ conditions. The tips of the swabs must not be contaminated by any other source.

Answer 24

sterile

Question 25

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Place stones or teeth in _____ container and label.

Answer 25

dry

Question 26

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Do not leave _____ _____ unattended at any time, since they may have legal significance.

Answer 26

forensic materials

Question 27

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Replace the swab in the tube as quickly as possible after taking a(n) _____ culture to prevent air from entering the culture tube.

Answer 27

anarobic

Question 28

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Place the frozen section specimen in a labeled container without _____. It will be hand-carried to the pathology department by a member of the OR staff.

Answer 28

formalin

Question 29

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Avoid placing an amputated limb in view of the patient, particularly if the patient has received a _____ or epidural anesthetic.

Answer 29

spinal

Question 30

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Attach patient label and pathology requisition form to the limb and take it to the _____.

Answer 30

lab

Question 31

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Always check the color of the solution in the bottom of the tube when taking an anaerobic culture. Discard if it is _____ since this means oxygen is present in the tube. Exposure to room air can kill anaerobics in just a few minutes.

Answer 31

pink

Question 32

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Always give the frozen section specimens to a designated staff member in the _____ department.

Answer 32

pathology

Question 33

Complete the following statement concerning proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Document _____ _____ of the foreign object for the protection of hospital personnel.

Answer 33

specimen transfer

Question 34

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Specimens should be placed in a _____ _____ to ensure safety.

Answer 34

specimen container

Question 35

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Containers for storing specimens may be made of plastic, _____, or waxed cardboard.

Answer 35

glass

Question 36

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. _____ specimen collectors such as Lukens are used to hold secretions as they are obtained.

Answer 36

Cytological

Question 37

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Select a specimen container that is large enough for the specimen to be easily removed in the laboratory, since tissues _____ or swell in formalin.

Answer 37

enlarge

Question 38

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. If the outside of the specimen container is contaminated with blood or body fluids, wipe the container with a _____ disinfectant.

Answer 38

tubercucidal

Question 39

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. _____ the outside of specimen containers touched by sterile team members before sending to the lab.

Answer 39

Decontaminate

Question 40

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Use _____ in most instances for preserving specimens, with the following exceptions: never place on stones, teeth, limbs, or tissue scheduled for cultures or frozen sections.

Answer 40

formalin

Question 41

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Label each container with the patient's _____ identification number and type of specimen.

Answer 41

name

Question 42

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Attach the appropriate patient name label and _____ _____ _____ to the specimen container.

Answer 42

specimen requisition form

Question 43

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Place the closed, labeled container in a _____ _____ or an additional container for transport to the lab.

Answer 43

plastic bag

Question 44

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. Transfer directly to the lab or _____ non-critical specimens.

Answer 44

refrigerate

Question 45

Complete the following statement concerning preparation and labeling procedures performed by the circulator. If diagnostic images of the specimen are ordered, the specimen should be taken directly to the _____ department along with the pathology requisition form.

Answer 45

imaging