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chpt, 31 Flashcards

1
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LASER acynom

A

light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

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2
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uniform in wavelegnth and frequency

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coherent ligth

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3
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what is a laser that causes delayed cellular death?

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latent thermal damange

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4
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a laser that causes cellular damage or death wider than actual path of the laser

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collateral thermal damage

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5
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a type of laser beam produced from a gas medium

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CO2 laser

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6
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type of laser bean that transmits through a quartz fiber

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diode laser

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7
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lasers are divided into how many classes?

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into four different classes in which most laser beams are a class 4

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8
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what is an MPE level?

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maximum permissible exposure level

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9
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What are 3 types of stapling devices?

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Ligate-divide-separate (LDS)
Thoracoabdominal (TA)
Gastrointestinal anastomosis (GIA)

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10
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device that sllows from ligation (closing off) of vessels with pressure and energy

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Vascular Sealing Devices

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11
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What are the 2 uses of vascular sealing devices?

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Open surgical techniques (laparotomy and thoracotomy)
Minimally invasive

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12
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Basic operative pack for ophthalmic procedures

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specialized scapel (#7), fine scissors, thumb forceps, needle holders, retractors (chalazion and graffe), and lacrimal duct cannulas

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13
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what is the most commonly used periosteal elevator used in small animal orthopedics?

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freer elevator

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14
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Total hip prosthesis

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1) Addresses severe arthritis
2) Long stem placed inside proximal femur
3) Ball replaces femoral head
4) Cup replaces acetabulum

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15
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Device that helps remove osteochondral fragments and osteochondritic lesions

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Arthroscope

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16
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most commonly used arthroscope for canine arthroscopy

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30-dedree angled lens

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17
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During an ancillary arthroscopic procedure, the sharp trocar and sleeve are used to what?

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Penetrate the joint capsule

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18
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An ancillary arthroscopic instrument that replaces the trocar and penetrates the synovial membrane then replaced by arthroscope?

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Blunt obturator

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19
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arthroscopic fluid delivery is given in what delivery methods?

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Gas (CO2) or sterile fluid

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20
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What are the 2 types of arthroscopic fluid deliveries?

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Pressurized bag system
Automated pump system

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21
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used to probe cartilage and subchondral bone in the joint

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blunt probe

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22
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cut the attachments of an osteochondral fragment

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rongeurs

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23
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cut or breakdown attatchments of an osteochondral fragment and elevate it

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elevators and osteotomes

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24
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debride a defect in the cartilage or bone after a removal or lesion

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curettes

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25
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Motorized arthroplasty system

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Motorized burrs

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26
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used to prevent damage to surrounding articular cartilage and remove defects left

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motorized burs

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27
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allow for hemostasis of blood vessels and cutting out damaged soft tissue within a joint

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Radiofrequency arthroscopic probes

28
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surgical tool used to examine the abdominal and thoracic cavities

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laparscopy

29
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Where should we access the abdominal cavities in equine and canines?

A

Paralumbar fossa (equine)
Ventral abdomen (canine/equine)

30
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gas that is used to distend the abdomen during a laparoscopic procedure

31
Q

Penetrate subcutaneous tissue and peritoneal lining

A

Sharp trocar and cannula

32
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Replaces sharp trocar

A

Blunt trocar

33
Q

Automatically maintains abdominal
distention

A

Insufflator, CO2

34
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What is the best way to pack instruments?

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1) Commonly used instruments most accessible
2) Infrequently used instruments wrapped
3) Items always in same location

35
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Instrument care

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1) Delicate instruments handled separately
2) Disassemble multi-component instruments
3) After surgery, all used instruments should immediately be rinsed using cold, distilled, or deionized water

36
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most surgical equipment is made of what?

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satin-finished stainless steel

37
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Instruments should be inspected then washed in what?

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warm h20 and neutral pH instrument detergent

38
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what is the main rule for ultrasonic cleaners?

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Only instruments of similar material

39
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After care of instruments

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1) Rinse with deionized water then air dry
2) Lubricate instruments with hinges or box
locks
3) Inspect before repacking

40
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What should you look for when inspecting instruments before repacking?

A

frozen hinges, improper jaw alignment, or broken parts

41
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Drapes and Gowns are either these 2 types of material

A

paper- disposable
cloth- repeated use

42
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what type of method is used when folding gowns?

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accordion fold

43
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what is an exogenous source of contamination?

A

air, surgical instruments and supplies, patients skin, and surgical team

44
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what is an endogenious source of contamination?

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from within the patients such as bacteria from the oral cavity (gingivitis) or skin (dermatitis)

45
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What factor influences wound contamination and subsequent infection?

A

the length of time the patient is under anesthesia

46
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risk of infection does what after every hour the patient is under anesthesia?

47
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Typically an elective surgery in a non-contaminated, non-traumatic and non-inflamed surgical site

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clean surgery

48
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surgery involves the respiratory, GI or genitourinary system, ie often a hollow organ

A

clean-contaminated

49
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Similar surgeries, but with leakage or a major break in aseptic technique

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contaminated

50
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debridement (removal) of a cutaneous abscess

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dirty surgery

51
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What are types of physical sterilization?

A

Filtration
Radiation
Heat
Autoclave

52
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most commonly used in pharmaceuticals and uses a filter to separate material from liquid or gases

A

filtration

53
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destroys microorganisms without causing significant temp. elevations (gloves, suture materials)

54
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sterilize materials that cannot tolerate moisture but can withstand high temps

55
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sterilization by boiling water or stream under pressure, ex.autoclaves

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moist heat

56
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most autoclaves in veterinary practices are

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gravity displacement

57
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Proper pack preparation

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1) All materials thoroughly cleaned
2) Complex instruments disassembled
3) Labeled with handler, date of sterilization,
contents
4) Indicator strip

58
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Proper loading of autoclave

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1) 2.5 to 7.5 cm of space around pack
2) pyramid style

59
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temps and times of autoclaves

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minimum standard- 121C (250F) for 20 min
prefered- 121C (250F) for 30-45 min

60
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Flash sterilization

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3 min at 131C (370F)

61
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Four types of sterilization indicators

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autoclave tape, melting pellet glass, culture tests, and chemical sterilization indicators

62
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useful for identifying packs and articles that have been exposed to steam

A

autoclave tape

63
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indicates temp of approximately 118C (244F) has been reached

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melting peller glass indicator

64
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contain controlled-count spore population of particular strains of bacterium

A

culture tests

65
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Penetrates paper and plastic packaging

A

ethylene oxide

66
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Eposure time of ethylene oxide

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12 hours at room temperature

67
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quarantine time of ethylene oxide

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well-ventilated area for 7 days
12 to 18 hours in aerator

Clinics and Nursing (3 decks)

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