Take-Home Final Questions

Question 1

What are 4 surgical uses of a hemostat?

Answer 1

To clamp down on large vessels,
retrieving foreign bodies,
clamping a tourniquet,
substitute needle holder

Question 2

What is the best pre-surgical antiseptic?

Answer 2

Betadine

Question 3

List advantages/ disadvantages of iodophor solutions?

Answer 3

Advantages:inexpensive, effective, widely available, broad spectrum activity
Disadvantages: may cause hypothyroidism in newborns, require 2mins contact for antiseptic activity, allergic reactions may occur

Question 4

Which class of anesthetics are metabolized by the liver?

Answer 4

Amides are primarily metabolized by the liver- caution in its with renal failure

Question 5

What are the temperature/pressure/time requirements for autoclaving?

Answer 5

250degF, 15lb/sqin, for 30 mins

Question 6

What is 1st intention?

Answer 6

a clean wound that is promptly closed, with no local infection or discharge. best for minimal scar formation

Question 7

What is secondary intention?

Answer 7

wound is left open. slower process, may result in a larger scar, low risk of infection

Question 8

What is tertiary intention?

Answer 8

delayed primary closure, necessary with larger wounds that require drainage first