Instrumentation Identification Flashcards
1
Q
Alloy
A
A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements.
Gives strength and resistance to corrosion.
2
Q
Instrument finish
A
Applied to instrumentation to add further resistance to corrosion.
3
Q
Adonizing
A
A finish added to aluminum trays to help resist scratching.
4
Q
Traumatic
A
Cause damage to tissue, organs, and vessels.
5
Q
Atraumatic
A
DOES NOT cause damage to tissue, organs, and vessels.
6
Q
Occlude
A
To stop the flow of blood or fluid through a vessel or other conduit.
7
Q
Tungsten-carbide
A
Hardened alloy used in the jaws of some needle drivers.
