List the contents that belong on sterile Mayo stand for the following procedures Flashcards
Incision and drainage Tray Set Up
- Scalpel
- Needle and Syringe
- Packing Guaze
- Thumb forceps
- Scissors
- Drape
Laceration repair Tray set up
- Suture
- Needle Holder
- Gauze
Cyst removal Tray set up
- Suture
- Needle/Syringe
- Needle holder
- Scalpel
- Guaze
Ingrown toenail tray set up
- toenail scissors
Which instruments are needed for suture removal?
Suture removal scissors, thumb forceps
List guidelines for suture removal.
- Do not yank on knot
- Read report to determine number of sutures for removal
- Have physician check site before removing sutures
- Use aseptic technique
What are the steps a MA takes for treatment of a knee abrasion:
Irrigate abrasion with water, do not apply antibiotic ointment or wrap in gauze without physician order
When assisting with minor surgery, how should the mA hand instruments to the physician?
Handle side toward physician, not sharp, point side is the patient side
List types of non-adhesive bandages ages for patients with skin sensitivities
Paper tape or non-stick
What is the protocol a MA follows when providing treatment for a dog bite?
Wash wound with soap and water, do NOT apply any medication/bandages without physician order
List the circumstances, in which MA needs to call the physician when performing Ear irrigation (lavage).
Patient feels dizzy, MA sees pink discharge from ear
List MA responsibilities when patient experiences syncope in the clinical setting
Call the physician: check vital signs: do not give 02/nebulizer treatment without physician orders
List 5 jobs duties WITHIN the scope of the MA
- Suture Removal
- Assist patient with wheelchair or cane
- Chaperon Pap smear examination
- Injections
List 5 jobs duties OUTSIDE the scope of MA
- performing Pap smear
- Ordering x-rays test
- Suturing
- ordering medication
- Anything the MA is not trained or authorized to do
What does the acronym RACE (related to fire) stand for?
R: Rescue
A: Alarm
C: Contain
E: Extinguish
List Various invasive procedures requiring informed consent
outpatient surgery, Colonoscopy
Describe the term Chief Complaint
The reason for the office visit (subjective): as described from the patient point of view
Oxygen Therapy:
What would cause a low 02 level reading on patient on oxygen therapy?
- tubing to tight around the ears
- Most likely not positioned correctly
- O2 setting too low
Describe the use of nasal cannula
Insert prongs into nostrils, lift tubing and fit over ears
