Exam 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Why use sutures? (2)
A
- occlusion of blood vessel lumen, 2. approximation of wound edges until healing is complete
2
Q
If something is missing during surgical count what do you do?
A
recount, tell surgeon, go through bins, Xray, notify shift co-ordinator, document
3
Q
What are Cutting/dissecting instrument examples, and what are they used for?
A
To cut or separate tissue - Blades/knife/scalpel
4
Q
What do clamps do?
A
Hold tissue or other materials
5
Q
What do grasping forceps do? Types? (2)
A
Lift and hold tissue, toothed/nontoothed
6
Q
What are retractors used for?
A
To facilitate visualization of the operative field
7
Q
What is suction used for?
A
Used to remove blood and other fluids from the operative field
8
Q
What are the two type of suctiony things?
A
Yankauer and poole suctions
