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Special Topic: Surgery Flashcards

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alges

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pain

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aspir

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to breathe in

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cis

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to cut

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cry

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cold

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cutane

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skin

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dilat

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widen

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electr

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electricity

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ethes

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sensation, feeling

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hal

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to breathe

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hem

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blood

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later

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side

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lith

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stone

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recumb

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to lie back

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sect

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to cut

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specul

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to look at

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tenacul

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to hold

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topic

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a specific area

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ven

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vein

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-stasis

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standing still

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-stat

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standing still

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re-

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again

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Surgery

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the branch of medicine dealing with operative procedures to correct deformities and defects, repair injuries, and diagnose and cure diseases

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Surgeon

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a physician who has completed additional training of 5 years or more in a surgical specialty area

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What are some examples of surgical specialty areas? (10)

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orthopedics, neurosurgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, urology, and thorcaci, vascular, cardiac, plastic and general surgery

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Extended operative report (7)

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preoperaive diagnosis
indication for the procedure
name of the procedure
surgical techniques employed
findings during surgery
postoperative diagnosis
name of the surgeon

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Anesthesiologist

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a physician who specializes in the practice of administering anesthetics

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Nurse anesthetist

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a registered nurse who has recieved additional training and education in the administration of anestheti medications

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Anesthesia

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results in the loss of feelings or sensation

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Forceps

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grasps tissue

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Hemostat

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a forceps that grasps blood vessels to control bleeding

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Clamp

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grasps tissue, controls bleeding

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Tenaculum

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a long-handed clamp (grasps tissues and controls bleeding)

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Aspirator

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suctions fluid

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Probe

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explores tissue

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Curette

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scrapes and removes tissues

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Scapula

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cuts and separates tissue

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Speculum

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: separates walls of a cavity

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Dilator

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widens an opening by stretching

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Trephine

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a saw which produces disc shape cuts of bone and tissue

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General Anesthesia

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Loss of feeling, sensation, and consciousness
IV, inhalation

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Regional Anesthesia

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Nerve block
Usually provides anesthesia to one (area of the body- arm)
IV only

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Local Anesthesia

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A very small area of the body
Used in dermatology (remove a wart)
IV only

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Topical Anesthesia

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Usually used in dentistry/ dermatology

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Analgesic

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medication to relieve pain

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Anesthetic

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medication to produce partial to complete loss of sensation

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Cauterization

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use of heat, cold, eletctricity, or chemicals to scar, burn or cut tissues

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Dissection

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surgical cutting of parts for separation and study

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Electrocautery

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use of an electric current to stop bleeding by coagulating blood vessels

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Endoscopic surgery

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Use of a lighted instrument to examine the interior of a cavity

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Hemostasis

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Stopping the flow of blood using instruments, pressure, and/or medication

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Intraoperative

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Period of time during surgery

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Perioperative

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period of time that includes before, during, and after a surgical procedure

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Postoperative

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period of time immediately folllowing the surgery

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Preoperative

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period of time preceding surgery

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D & C

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Dilation and curettage

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Endo

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endoscopy

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EUA

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exam under anesthesia

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GA

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General Anesthesia

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I & D

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Incision and drainage

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MUA

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Manipulation under Anesthesia

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OR

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Operating room

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PARR

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Post anesthetic recovery room

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Preop

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preoperative

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prep

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preparation, prepared

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t & A

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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

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TAH

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Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

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TURP

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transurethral resection of prostate

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