SURG1310 Final Review

Used for short diagnostic and minor surgical procedures that do not require deep anesthesia.

The OR floor plan is to provide efficiency, environmental safety, and ______ in the department.

Lasers are distinguished by the functional or biophysical reaction of the ________.

A cause of ________ is normal skin bacteria being introduced into the incision.

The circulation of blood to specific tissue, organ, system, or the whole body is called

Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists requires __________.

Selection of the correct catheter is based on the patient’s __________.

HIPAA was created for the protection of __________.

A localized emergency in which the number of victims overwhelms local health care services.

The basis of ___________ is the concept of barriers between contaminated and sterile surfaces.

Patient area fires are extremely serious. Protection of ___________ is the primary concern.

________ is a clear, injectable liquid that is radiopaque (opaque on radiographs).

When electricity is transformed to mechanical energy to high-frequency vibration and friction.

Air exchange in the OR is a minimum of ___ and a maximum of ___filtered air exchanges per hour.

The ________ identifies a drug by its molecular structure.

______________ uses an intensely hot, precisely focused light beam to cut and coagulate tissue.

When prepping the abdomen for surgery, what should you do first?

To capture anesthetic gas that escapes from the anesthesia machine is a _______ system is used

Toxic reactions to local anesthetics arise most often during ___ block and epidural anesthesia.

Negligence committed by a professional who acts outside their scope of practice is known as

Civil _____________ is the threat or attempt to harm another person.

A(n) ________ is much smaller than a proton or neutron.

________ demonstrates that a surgical technologist has achieved a minimum level of knowledge.

Scalpel blades must be mounted and removed using _______________.

Aeger primo is defined as ____________.

The recommendation to help prevent the development of blood-borne diseases after an exposure is

A _____________ is a substance in which the molecules are tightly bound in rigid formation.

_____ is induced with ketamine which blocks sensory neurotransmission and associative pathways.

___ create(s) separate areas of the highest potential sources of infection and the cleanest.

A permanent legal record of the patient’s interaction with health care providers and services.

__________ is the study of movement of drugs through the body (what the body does to the drug).

To lift or transfer a patient, use your ________ muscles to hold the weight of your upper body.

The flow of electricity is called ________.

____________________ affect muscle control, which can lead to injury.

Modern surgical lighting is usually derived from _________________.

The __________ is the primary unit that makes up all physical matter.

A legal document that specifically states the type of medical intervention the patient wants.

_____ are performed by two people during a surgery in which an item can be lost in the patient.

Whole blood contains serum and blood cells plus anticoagulant and ___________.

Gathering diagnostic studies, such as xrays, MRI, or other data need for the case is part of

Described as personal standards, _____ are adopted by persons to govern their personal conduct.

Before organizing and preparing supplies during setup, ___________ the sterile area.

Sequential compression devices are used on patients having surgery to prevent ________.

________ is the body’s primary defense against infection.

____________________ is purposeful touch that conveys empathy, tenderness, and care.

Two types of ______________ are commonly taken during surgery. These are aerobic and anaerobic.

HEPA filters are installed in the operating room and remove particles equal to or larger than

_____ provide a barrier between a nonsterile surface and the working area of the sterile field.

A method used for gathering supplies for a case is referred to as a(n) _________ system.

Care of the body to prepare it for viewing by the family and for mortuary procedures is called

During surgery, the active electrode pencil must be kept _____________ on the surgical field.

Common sources of drug error is failure to properly _____ syringes and other delivery devices.

Air pressure in the OR suite is kept at a level of ____ higher than in semi-restricted areas.

_____________ means the deliberate effort to erode the reputation of another person.

The most common prep solution for ophthalmic procedures is _______________.

Warm blankets are not just a comfort measure but is also important to maintaining

The ________ has/have developed a list of abbreviations that can lead to drug errors.

Normal body temperature is _______.

Drugs are eliminated or cleared from the body mainly through the __________.

Spasm of the larynx is associated with stimulation of the laryngeal nerve during intubation or

Sterile personnel must pass other sterile personnel ________.

_______ produce(s) high levels of destruction of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

The patient whose ________ is compromised is threatened with postoperative infection.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a model for meeting ________

The malnourished patient lacks the necessary ________ to support the process of healing.

____________________ is the complex study of matter, time, energy, force, and space.

A coma is a state of deep _______, in which most brain activity ceases.

The ________ is required to handle a number of different drugs used on the sterile field.

___________ is/are among the most common drugs used for moderate and severe pain control.

___________ is the primary accreditation organization for all health care facilities.

Immediate action taken during a fire is described by the acronym _____________.

The most common source of electrical injury to the surgical patient is ______________.

_________ is tissue removed from one site on the patient and grafted to another site.

________ must never be shaved because of the failure to regrow or abnormal regrowth.

Guidelines to use email and other types of Internet communication with respect, and clarity.

Injuries are reduced when health care providers use _____________.

The strength of vacuum of the suction is measured in ____________________.

All workers in the health care setting should be vaccinated against _______________.

The universal protocol or____________ is a verification procedure before surgery begins.

A __________ lens is thinner in the middle than at the edges and causes the light to spread.

A patient may be started on ____ antibiotics before surgery to prevent postoperative infection.

Choose the correct statement concerning common circumstances in which falls occur.

When the operating room door is opened, the _____ pressure from within the room pushes air out.

When alcohol solution or volatile fumes come in contact with heat sources they can easily cause

Toddlers experience extreme ________ when separated from their primary caregiver.

_______ is created during the use of a laser or an ESU. It contains toxic chemicals and vapors.

When the surgeon’s gloved hand touches a nonsterile edge of the surgical drape it is considered

Failure to _______ occurs when a member of the team neglects to pass on vital information.

A(n) _______ contains each surgeon’s specifications for a particular surgery.

Moving the arms away from the body is called _______________.

The patient’s inability to recall events that occur after the administration of specific drugs.

The destruction of cataracts using ultrasound technology is called ______________.

_____________ is the way we use posture, gestures, and expressions to convey ideas or messages.

Reverse Trendelenburg position may cause the patient to slide downward, which can cause

Certification for the surgical technologist is ________.

________ is an undesirable or intolerable reaction to a drug administered at the normal dosage.

________ is the expression of emotion or opinion contained in the delivery of a message.

The nonsterile member of the surgical team is called __________.

Medical and supportive care provided to the dying patient is called __________ care.

________ result(s) when preparation solutions are allowed to pool underneath the patient.

Surgeons may use ________ to hold the towels in place when draping the patient.

Support and care across different cultures is called _____________.