Instruments 4/4

Question 0

Hemostat

Answer 0

A type of forceps

Question 1

Speculum

Answer 1

An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity

Question 2

Microorganism

Answer 2

Microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye

Question 3

Scrub

Answer 3

Specific and thorough hand washing procedure performed for 6 minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure

Question 4

Excision

Answer 4

Resection

Question 5

Fenestrated

Answer 5

Having a window or opening

Question 6

Hypoallergenic

Answer 6

Unlikely to cause an allergic reaction

Question 7

Exudate

Answer 7

Pus; collection of purulent material in a cavity

Question 8

Aseptic technique

Answer 8

The process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure

Question 9

Serrations

Answer 9

Etchings located on the blades of an instrument to keep it from slipping

Question 10

Electrocautery

Answer 10

Used to cauterize tissue with heat from a current of electricity

Question 11

Antiseptic

Answer 11

An agent that will prevent the growth or arrest the development of microorganism

Question 12

Biopsy

Answer 12

Excision of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination

Question 13

Anesthesia

Answer 13

Without sensation with or without loss of consciousness

Question 14

Preoperative

Preop

Answer 14

The preparatory period preceding surgery

Question 15

Forceps

Answer 15

Instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels

Question 16

Microbial

Answer 16

Related to microbes

Question 17

Needle holder

Answer 17

Instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process

Question 18

Coagulate

Answer 18

Lessening of the fluidity of a liquid substance

Question 19

Ratchet

Answer 19

Locking mechanism of an instrument

Question 20

Cryosurgery

Answer 20

The use of a substance at a sub freezing temperature to destroy or remove tissue

Question 21

Strike through

Answer 21

Condition in which fluid is able to penetrate through a drape

Question 22

Suture

Answer 22

To unite parts by stitching them together

Question 23

Retractor

Answer 23

Instrument used to hold back tissue making the operative site easier to visualize

Question 24

Surgical asepsis

Answer 24

Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organism before they can enter the body

Question 25

Postoperative

Postop

Answer 25

After or following a surgical procedure

Question 26

Hemophilia

Answer 26

Hereditary condition with female carriers; affects males only causing inability to clot blood.

Question 27

Contamination

Answer 27

To place in contact with microorganism

Question 28

Incision & drainage

I&D

Answer 28

Cutting into for the purpose of providing an exit for material