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CH # 25: Minor Office Surgery Flashcards

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A wound in which the outer layers of the skin r scrapped or rubbed off resulting in oozing of blood from ruptured capilliaries

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Abrasion

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A collection of pus in a cavity surrounded by inflamed tissue

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Abscess

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Suture material that is gradually digested and absorbed by the body

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Absorbable suture

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The process of bringing 2 parts 2gether through the use of sutures or other means

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Approximation

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A strip of woven material used 2 wrap or cover a part of the body

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Bandage

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The surgical removal and examination of tissue form the living body

Typically performed 2 determine weather a tumor is benign or malignant

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Biopsy

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The action that causes liquid 2 rise along a wick, a tube or a gauze dressing

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Capillary action

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A lighted instrument w/a binocular magnifying lens used 2 examine the vagina and cervix

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Colposcope

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The visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

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Colposcopy

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(In medicine) to cause a sterile object or surface 2 become unsterile

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Contaminate

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2 names 4 an injury 2 the tissues under the skin that causes blood vessels 2 rupture, allowing blood 2 seep in2 the tissues

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Contusion

Bruise

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The therapeutic use of freezing temperatures 2 destroy abnormal tissue

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Cryosurgery

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A discharge produced by the bodies tissues that escapes during the inflammatory process

It’s deposited in or on the wound

3 types: (+1 combination of pus and blood called purosanguineous)

  • serous
  • sanguineous
  • purulent
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Exudate

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An immature cell from which connective tissue can develop

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Fibroblast

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A 2 pronged instrument 4 grasping and squeezing

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Forceps

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2 names 4 a localized staphylococcal infection that originates deep w/in a hair folicle

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Furuncle

Boil

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The arrest of bleeding by natural or artificial means

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Hemostasis

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A type of wound that is a clean cut caused by a cutting instrument

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Incision

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The condition in which the body, or part of it, is invaded by a pathogen

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Infection

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The process by which a substance passes in2 and is deposited w/in the substance of a cell, tissue or organ

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Infiltration

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A protective response of the body 2 trauma and the entrance of a foreign matter

Purpose is 2 destroy invading microorganisms and 2 remo0ve damaged tissue debris from the area so that proper healing can occur

4 signs include:

  • redness
  • swelling
  • pain
  • warmth
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Inflammation

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A type of wound where the tissues r torn apart leaving ragged and irregular edges

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Laceration

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2 tie off and close a structure

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A drug that produces a loss of feeling and an inability 2 perceive pain in a specific part of the body

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Local anesthetic

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A broad, flat metal plate placed on a stand and used 2 hold sterile instruments and supplies when it has been covered w/a towel
Mayo tray
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The removal of tissue from deep w/in the body by inserting a needle through the skin
Needle biopsy
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Suture material that is not absorbed by the body and either remains permentaly in the body tissue and becomes incapsulated by fibrous tissue or is removed Gauge 5-0 to 6-0 is used 4 suturing incisions in delicate tissue; Larger sutures in width r used 4 firmer tissue
Nonabsorbable suture
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After a surgical operation
Postoperative
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B4 a surgical operation
Preoperative
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A wound made by a sharp pointed object piercing the skin
Puncture
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A surgical knife used 2 divide tissue
Scalpel
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A cutting instrument
Scissors
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A thin closed sac or capsule that contains fatty secreations from a sebaceous gland
Sebaceous cyst
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The clear straw-colored part of the blood that remains after the solid elements have been separated out of it
Serum
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Free of all living microorganisms and bacterial spores
Sterile
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Practices that keep objects and areas sterile or free from microorganisms Guidelines: - prevent sterile packages from becoming wet - 1" boarder around area is considered contaminated - always face sterile field or place a towel over the field - hold all sterile items above waist level so it remains in sight - place all items in the middle of the sterile field-not on edges - do not let liquids touch sterile field - do not talk, cough or sneeze over sterile field - do not reach over field or pass solid dressings - always acknowledge if u have contaminated the field
Surgical asepsis
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The branch of medicine that deals w/operative and manual procedures 4 correction of ∂eformites and defects, repair of injuries and diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases
Surgery
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2 names 4 practices that keeps objects or areas sterile or free from microorganisms
Surgical asepsis Sterile technique
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A needle w/suturing material permentaly attached 2 its end
Swaged needle
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A break in continuity of an external or internal surface caused by physical means
Wound
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It refers 2 a surgical procedure that is restricted 2 the management of minor conditions and injuries that does not require the use of general anesthesia Procedures include: - performed in ambulatory healthcare facility - performed in a short period of time <1 hour - requires a local or topical or no anesthetic - performed safety w/a minimal discomfort 2 the patient - doesn't pose a risk 2 life, function of organs or a body part
Minor office surgery
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2 names 4 a surgical instrument that has teeth that r used 2 grasp tissue and prevent it from slipping Identified by the # of aposing teeth on each jaw
Tissue forceps Rat forceps
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Used 2 clamp off blood vessels and 2 establish hemostasis until vessel can be closed w/sutures A surgical instrument that has: - serrated tips; prevents tissue from slipping - ratchets; keeps instrument locked in place - ring handles; gives secure grasp - box locks 2 types: Mosquito and Kelly
Hemostatic forceps
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A type of forcep w/small fine tips Used 2 hold delicate tissue or 2 clamp off small blood vessels
Mosquito hemostatic forceps
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Used 2 hold tissues aside 2 improve the exposure of the operative area
Retractors
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A phase of wound healing Signs include: -begins as soon as the body is injured -lasts 3-4 days -blood clot forms and eventually becomes a scab -blood supply 2 wound increases causing WBC's and nutrients to the site 2 assist in healing
Phase 1: Inflammatory phase
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A phase of wound healing Signs include: - lasts 4-20 days - fibroblasts migrate 2 wound 2 synthesize collagen - wound becomes stronger - growth of new capillaries which increases blood supply - tissues become translucent red color - bleeds easily
Phase 2: Granulation Phase
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A phase of wound healing Signs include: -begins as soon as granulation tissue forms -can last up to 2 years -collagen continues 2 b synthesized -hardens 2 white scar tissue that doesn't have nerves or blood supply
Phase 3: Maturation Phase
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A type of exudate that consists of clear serum
Serous exudate
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A type of exudate that is red in color and consists of RBC's Happens when capillaries r damaged Light-red=new blood Dark-red=old blood Often seen in surgical incisions
Sanguineous exudate
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A type of exudate that contains pus Pus contains: - leukocytes - dead liquified tissue debris - dead and living bacteria Usually thick w/an unpleasant odor and white in color w/possibly tinges of pink, green or yellow
Purulent exudate
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A exudate combination of pus and blood
Purosanguineous
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Used as a sterile dressing 1 surface has agents that prevents it from sticking 2 the wound
Nonadherent pads
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Material used 2 approximate tissues w/surgical stitches As number sizes increase; width decreases Ex. #7 is smaller and finer than #5 Remove in: 3-5 days 4 the head and neck 7-14 days 4 the rest of the body Do not remove if: - incision is infected - incision line isn't approximated - redness - swelling - discharge is present
Sutures
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Covers a wide area of the skin around the operative area leaving only the operative site exposed Provides a sterile area around the operative site and decreases contamination of the patient's surgical wound
Fenestrated drape

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