Specimans, Drains, and Dressing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the correct way to handle specimens?
A
Minimal contact, gloves hand or non crushing instrument such as an Allis or Babcock clamp.
2
Q
Where should the specimen be kept until surgeon gives to ok to send to pathology?
A
Left in the kidney basin or specimen cup on back table.
3
Q
Why do you never leave a specimen on a counted sponge?
A
It confuses the count.
4
Q
How do you keep the specimen moist?
A
Put specimen in saline on field.
5
Q
What preservative is used to preserve specimens?
A
Formalin (formaldehyde)
6
Q
How are specimens transported?
A
In a plastic biohazard bag.
7
Q
What type of specimen is sent immediately and NEVER in formalin?
A
Frozen section
