Terminology

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Bonewax

Answer 1

Wax (made from beeswax) used to stop bleeding from bone

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Antihistamines

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Used to prevent or counteract an allergic reaction

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Finger trap

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Positioning aid for hand/wrist surgery (for traction)

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Hysteroscopy

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Inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access through the cervix

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Active electrode

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Cautery pencil or instrument that delivers electric current to the surgical site

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Gastrostomy

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Surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach

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Neutral zone

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A “sharps only” zone (helps to prevent puncture injuries due to hand to hand transfer of sharps)

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Colposcopy

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Microscopic exam of the vagina/cervix

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SDS

Answer 9

Safety Data Sheet
Explains potential health effects of exposure and how to work safely with the material listed

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Veress needle

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Spring-loaded needle used to create pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery

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Laparoscopy

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Surgery performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a camera/scope

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PASS

Answer 12

Fire extinguisher safety
Pull pin
Aim nozzle
Squeeze handle
Sweep at fire base

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Miotics

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CONSTRICT pupil

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bronchodilator

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Used for asthma and Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Dilates bronchioles and enhances respiration

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Hemostatic agents

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Control bleeding

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Contrast media

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Outlines walls of hollow tubes or cavities, allows internal structures to be viewed on x-ray

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Broach

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Fin-shaped rasp often used in orthopedic cases

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Antiarrythmic drugs

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Correct cardiac dysrhythmia

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Bair Hugger (TM)

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A system used to maintain a patient’s core body temp

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Pledget

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Small piece of felt used as a support under friable tissues

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SCD sleeve

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Sequential compression device
Used to prevent formation of a thrombus

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Viscoelastic agents

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Thick, jellylike substances injected into the eye to keep it expanded

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Thoracoscopy

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Internal examination within the pleural and thoracic cavities

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Stylus

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Probe inserted or passed through to clear/open passage of a catheter/needle/tube

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Mydriatics

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DILATE pupil

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RAY-TEC

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Xray detectable gauze sponge Oftenn used for a small amount of blood/fluid

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Heparin

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Anticoagulant Antagonist is protamine sulfate

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Sentinel event

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Unanticipated event in a healthcare setting resulting in death or serious injury to a patient unrelated to natural course of illness

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RACE

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Fire safety acronym Rescue Alert others Contain fire/smoke Extinguish/Evacuate

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Laminectomy

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Removal of a portion of the vertebral bone (lamina)

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Vessel loop

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Radiopaque silicone bands For identification/retraction/occlusion of blood vessels

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Gelfoam

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Sponge for hemostasis Made from purified gelatin solution Resembles styrofoam

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Vasopressor

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Constrict blood vessels Raises BP

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Cholycystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Keratoplasty

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Part or all of cornea replaced by donor tissue

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Cephalosporins

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Broad spectrum antibiotics

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Thrombin

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Blood enzyme used to control capillary bleeding Often white powder mixed with water or saline to form a solution

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Cottonoid

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X-ray detectable compressed cotton sponge Often used in neurosurgery

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Anticoagulants

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Drugs used to prevent/delay the clotting of blood

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Antihypertensive drugs

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Used for rapid reduction of blood pressure

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Tie

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strand of material tied around a vessel to occlude the lumen for hemostasis

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Silver nitrate stick

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Used to cauterize small areas of light bleeding often on mucous membrane Common in cervical procedures

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Esmarch

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Long roll of latex used to exsanguinate blood from extremity

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Vasodilator

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Dilates peripheral blood vessels

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Kitner/Kittner

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Small roll of heavy cotton tape Often clamped to a forcep and used for dissection/absorption

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Hormones

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Prescribed to replace loss or deficiences

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Orchiopexy

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Surgical fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum

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Discectomy

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Removal of herniated disk material

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Lap pad/sponge

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X-ray detectable sponge Often used for moderate-large amounts of blood/fluid

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Oxytocic drugs

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Used to contract the uterus to induce or facilitate labor

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Dispersive electrode

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Grounding pad placed on the patient to complete the electrical circuit

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Rhytidectomy

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Face lift

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Tonsil sponge

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Cotton filled gauze in the shape of a ball with long attached tape Used in the mouth/throat for blood absorption

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Methylene blue

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Dye used as visual indicator in surgery

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Trocar

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Surgical instrument Blunt or 3-sided cutting point enclosed in tube Used for accessing a body cavity

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Adrenergic drugs

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Increase BP and dilates bronchioles Useful in shock and anaphylactic reactions

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Surgicel (Ethicon)

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Oxidized cellulose Treated gauze or cotton Applied directly to an oozing surface to control bleeding

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Coronary artery dilators

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Used to increase blood flow to the heart

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Myomectomy

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Removal of uterine leiomyomas AKA fibroids