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Terminology Flashcards

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Bonewax

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Wax (made from beeswax) used to stop bleeding from bone

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Antihistamines

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Used to prevent or counteract an allergic reaction

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Finger trap

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Positioning aid for hand/wrist surgery (for traction)

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Hysteroscopy

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Inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access through the cervix

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Active electrode

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Cautery pencil or instrument that delivers electric current to the surgical site

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Gastrostomy

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Surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach

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Neutral zone

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A “sharps only” zone (helps to prevent puncture injuries due to hand to hand transfer of sharps)

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Colposcopy

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Microscopic exam of the vagina/cervix

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9
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SDS

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Safety Data Sheet
Explains potential health effects of exposure and how to work safely with the material listed

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10
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Veress needle

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Spring-loaded needle used to create pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery

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Laparoscopy

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Surgery performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a camera/scope

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PASS

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Fire extinguisher safety
Pull pin
Aim nozzle
Squeeze handle
Sweep at fire base

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13
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Miotics

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CONSTRICT pupil

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bronchodilator

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Used for asthma and Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Dilates bronchioles and enhances respiration

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Hemostatic agents

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Control bleeding

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Contrast media

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Outlines walls of hollow tubes or cavities, allows internal structures to be viewed on x-ray

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17
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Broach

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Fin-shaped rasp often used in orthopedic cases

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18
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Antiarrythmic drugs

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Correct cardiac dysrhythmia

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Bair Hugger (TM)

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A system used to maintain a patient’s core body temp

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Pledget

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Small piece of felt used as a support under friable tissues

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SCD sleeve

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Sequential compression device
Used to prevent formation of a thrombus

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22
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Viscoelastic agents

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Thick, jellylike substances injected into the eye to keep it expanded

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Thoracoscopy

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Internal examination within the pleural and thoracic cavities

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Stylus

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Probe inserted or passed through to clear/open passage of a catheter/needle/tube

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Mydriatics

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DILATE pupil

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RAY-TEC

A

Xray detectable gauze sponge
Oftenn used for a small amount of blood/fluid

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Heparin

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Anticoagulant
Antagonist is protamine sulfate

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Sentinel event

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Unanticipated event in a healthcare setting resulting in death or serious injury to a patient unrelated to natural course of illness

29
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RACE

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Fire safety acronym
Rescue
Alert others
Contain fire/smoke
Extinguish/Evacuate

30
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Laminectomy

A

Removal of a portion of the vertebral bone (lamina)

31
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Vessel loop

A

Radiopaque silicone bands
For identification/retraction/occlusion of blood vessels

32
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Gelfoam

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Sponge for hemostasis
Made from purified gelatin solution
Resembles styrofoam

33
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Vasopressor

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Constrict blood vessels
Raises BP

34
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Cholycystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder

35
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Keratoplasty

A

Part or all of cornea replaced by donor tissue

36
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Cephalosporins

A

Broad spectrum antibiotics

37
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Thrombin

A

Blood enzyme used to control capillary bleeding
Often white powder mixed with water or saline to form a solution

38
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Cottonoid

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X-ray detectable compressed cotton sponge
Often used in neurosurgery

39
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Anticoagulants

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Drugs used to prevent/delay the clotting of blood

40
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Antihypertensive drugs

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Used for rapid reduction of blood pressure

41
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Tie

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strand of material tied around a vessel to occlude the lumen for hemostasis

42
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Silver nitrate stick

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Used to cauterize small areas of light bleeding often on mucous membrane
Common in cervical procedures

43
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Esmarch

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Long roll of latex used to exsanguinate blood from extremity

44
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Vasodilator

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Dilates peripheral blood vessels

45
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Kitner/Kittner

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Small roll of heavy cotton tape
Often clamped to a forcep and used for dissection/absorption

46
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Hormones

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Prescribed to replace loss or deficiences

47
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Orchiopexy

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Surgical fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum

48
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Discectomy

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Removal of herniated disk material

49
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Lap pad/sponge

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X-ray detectable sponge
Often used for moderate-large amounts of blood/fluid

50
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Oxytocic drugs

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Used to contract the uterus to induce or facilitate labor

51
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Dispersive electrode

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Grounding pad placed on the patient to complete the electrical circuit

52
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Rhytidectomy

53
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Tonsil sponge

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Cotton filled gauze in the shape of a ball with long attached tape
Used in the mouth/throat for blood absorption

54
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Methylene blue

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Dye used as visual indicator in surgery

55
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Trocar

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Surgical instrument
Blunt or 3-sided cutting point enclosed in tube
Used for accessing a body cavity

56
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Adrenergic drugs

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Increase BP and dilates bronchioles
Useful in shock and anaphylactic reactions

57
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Surgicel (Ethicon)

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Oxidized cellulose
Treated gauze or cotton
Applied directly to an oozing surface to control bleeding

58
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Coronary artery dilators

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Used to increase blood flow to the heart

59
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Myomectomy

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Removal of uterine leiomyomas AKA fibroids

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