Surgical Instrument Care Flashcards

1
Q

Instruments should be lubricated with instrument milk, not ________

A

Oils (not water soluble)

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2
Q

Instruments have ONE USE. Using them for something other than that one use can damage them and cause…

A

Expense

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3
Q

Steam from autocalve can ___________ instruments

A

Dull

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4
Q

Why are tape markers for instruments bad

A

If they get old, they can fall of into patient during surgery causing a foreign body

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5
Q

Why shouldn’t you engrave instruments

A

Cuts through the protective Nitric oxide and causes corrosion

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6
Q

It’s important to use ________________ with cold sterilization

A

Antirust

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7
Q

Two bad ways to identify instruments

A

Tape markers and engraving/ etching

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8
Q

What is the best way to identify instruments

A

Know whats in the pack

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9
Q

What is the best way to pass instruments and why

A

Palm slapping so they know it’s there
*Dont let go until they grab

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10
Q

How to pass ringed instruments

A

Handle to surgeon

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