Sterile Tech Flashcards

1
Q

What is the generic and brand name of the gas used for gas sterilization?

A

Generic: Ethylene oxide Brand name: Anprolene

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135
Q

Autoclaved packs are good for how long?

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30 days

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136
Q

Gas sterilized packs are good for how long?

A

90 days

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137
Q

What size clipper blade should be used for shave a small animal Pt prior to surgical procedure?

A

40

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138
Q

A scalpel blade should be passed in what manner?

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Overhand with handle to surgeon

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139
Q

Name 5 types of absorbable suture

A

Vicryl

PDS

Dexon

Maxon

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140
Q

Name 5 types of NONabsorbable suture

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Ethilon (Dermalon) Prolene Surgilene/Surgipro Vetcassette Novafil Silk Steel

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141
Q

Name the tasks the Circulator is responsible for?

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Wears only a cap, mask & shoe covers Drape the back up table Scrub the Pt Tie in the surgeon Plug in cautery Run anesthesia Anticipates needs of surgical team Opens only outer later of packs Counts USED sponges

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142
Q

Name the tasks the Scrub nurse is responsible for

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Wears cap, mask, shoe covers, sterile gown and gloves Gown and glove the surgeon Load the needle drivers Drapes the mayo stand Drapes the Pt Arranges instruments on Mayo stand Counts UNused sponges uses a closed gloving technique

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143
Q
A

Finger Rings

Ratchet

Shaft, Shank, or Handle

Box lock

Jaws or Teeth

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144
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Crile Hemostat

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145
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Kelly Hemostat

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146
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Halstead Mosquito Hemostat

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147
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Hartman Mosquito Hemostat

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148
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Rochester Carmalt Hemostat

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149
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Rochester Pean Hemostat

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150
Q
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Babcock Intestinal Forceps

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151
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Allis Tissue Forceps

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152
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Sponge Forceps

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153
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Alligator Forceps

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154
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Adson Thumb Forceps

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155
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Adson-Brown Thumb Forceps

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156
Q
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Cushing Thumb Forceps

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157
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Standard Thumb Forceps

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158
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DeBakey Thumb Forceps

159
Q
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Metzenbaum Scissors

160
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Mayo Dissection Scissors

161
Q
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Standard Operating Scissors

162
Q
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Iris Scissors

163
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Mayo-Hegar Needle Holders

164
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Mathieu Needle Holders

165
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Senn Retractor

166
Q
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Mathieu Retractor

167
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Army Navy Retractor

168
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Parker Retractor

169
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Malleable Retractor

170
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Deaver Retractor

171
Q
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Volkman Retractor

172
Q
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Hohman Retractor

173
Q
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Weitlaner Retractor

174
Q
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Gelpi Retractor

175
Q
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Backhaus Towel Clamp

176
Q
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Backhaus-Roeder Towel Clamp

177
Q
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Edna Towel Clamp

178
Q
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Jones Clamp

179
Q
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Yankhauer Suction Tip

180
Q
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Poole Suction Tip

181
Q
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Frazier Suction Tip

182
Q
A

Liga Clip Applicator

183
Q
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Tourniquet

184
Q
A

Michel Clip Applicator & Remover

185
Q
A

Covalt Spay Hook

186
Q
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Snook Spay Hook

187
Q

Name the suture sizes from smallest to largest

A

4-0

3-0

2-0

1-0

0

1

2

3

188
Q

What color is steam sterilization tape before and after?

A

Tan with White

Tan with Black

189
Q

What color is gas sterilization tape before and after?

A

Green with Yellow

Green with Red

190
Q

3 things that must be on every pack

A

Contents of pack

Initials of person who wrapped

Date of sterilization

191
Q

What units are catheters measured in?

A

French

Bigger # = Bigger diameter

192
Q

What units are used for needles?

A

Guage

Smaller # = Bigger needle!!

193
Q

Which gauze is still and easily torn?

A

Muzzle Gauze

194
Q

Which gauze is strechy and unable to rip

A

Kling Gauze

195
Q

ID

A

Olsen Hegar Needle Holder