Sterile Tech Flashcards
What is the generic and brand name of the gas used for gas sterilization?
Generic: Ethylene oxide Brand name: Anprolene
Autoclaved packs are good for how long?
30 days
Gas sterilized packs are good for how long?
90 days
What size clipper blade should be used for shave a small animal Pt prior to surgical procedure?
40
A scalpel blade should be passed in what manner?
Overhand with handle to surgeon
Name 5 types of absorbable suture
Vicryl
PDS
Dexon
Maxon
Name 5 types of NONabsorbable suture
Ethilon (Dermalon) Prolene Surgilene/Surgipro Vetcassette Novafil Silk Steel
Name the tasks the Circulator is responsible for?
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
Name the tasks the Scrub nurse is responsible for
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

Finger Rings
Ratchet
Shaft, Shank, or Handle
Box lock
Jaws or Teeth

Crile Hemostat

Kelly Hemostat

Halstead Mosquito Hemostat

Hartman Mosquito Hemostat

Rochester Carmalt Hemostat

Rochester Pean Hemostat

Babcock Intestinal Forceps

Allis Tissue Forceps

Sponge Forceps

Alligator Forceps

Adson Thumb Forceps

Adson-Brown Thumb Forceps

Cushing Thumb Forceps

Standard Thumb Forceps

DeBakey Thumb Forceps

Metzenbaum Scissors

Mayo Dissection Scissors

Standard Operating Scissors

Iris Scissors

Mayo-Hegar Needle Holders

Mathieu Needle Holders

Senn Retractor

Mathieu Retractor

Army Navy Retractor

Parker Retractor

Malleable Retractor

Deaver Retractor

Volkman Retractor

Hohman Retractor

Weitlaner Retractor

Gelpi Retractor

Backhaus Towel Clamp

Backhaus-Roeder Towel Clamp

Edna Towel Clamp

Jones Clamp

Yankhauer Suction Tip

Poole Suction Tip

Frazier Suction Tip

Liga Clip Applicator

Tourniquet

Michel Clip Applicator & Remover

Covalt Spay Hook

Snook Spay Hook
Name the suture sizes from smallest to largest
4-0
3-0
2-0
1-0
0
1
2
3
What color is steam sterilization tape before and after?
Tan with White
Tan with Black
What color is gas sterilization tape before and after?
Green with Yellow
Green with Red
3 things that must be on every pack
Contents of pack
Initials of person who wrapped
Date of sterilization
What units are catheters measured in?
French
Bigger # = Bigger diameter
What units are used for needles?
Guage
Smaller # = Bigger needle!!
Which gauze is still and easily torn?
Muzzle Gauze
Which gauze is strechy and unable to rip
Kling Gauze
ID

Olsen Hegar Needle Holder