surgical procedure/sequence final Flashcards
what is droplet precaution?
Measles, Mumps, pertussis, flu, covid
scrubbing instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove
contaminants is called:
sanitization
living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called
a?
vector
What thermometer measures the arterial artery for temperature?
temporal
Which temperature device is usually 1°F higher than oral temperatures?
rectal
Which temperature device is usually 1°F to 2°F lower than rectal temperature?
axillary
tachycardia
rapid heart rate
tachypnea
rapid breathing
bradycardia
slow heart rate
dyspnea
difficulty/painful breathing
sleep apnea
absence of breathing while sleeping
apnea
stops breathing or almost no air flow at all
hypoxemia
low level of oxygen in the blood
Allis Forceps
used to hold or grasp heavy tissue
Adson thumb forceps
grasping delicate tissues, wound dressing, packing