test 59- equipment in the theatre

Question 1

this equipment keeps the patient breathing during surgery.

Answer 1

respirator

Question 2

this allows the surgeon to move the lights easily into position.

Answer 2

swivel arm

Question 3

this shows the anaesthetist the quantity of nitrous oxide or oxygen which is being given.

Answer 3

flow metre

Question 4

the operating table has no legs. it stands on a ….

Answer 4

pedestal

Question 5

these are placed over wounds at the end of the operation.

Answer 5

dressing material

Question 6

equipment is put in this to remove all germs.

Answer 6

sterilizer

Question 7

sterile instruments are placed and carried in this.

Answer 7

tray

Question 8

this equipment monitors heart activity.

Answer 8

electrocardiograph

Question 9

these are attached to the patient’s body to pick up heart activity.

Answer 9

electrodes

Question 10

these are worn by surgeons and nurses in theatre.

Answer 10

theatre gowns

Question 11

this is inserted to drain urine from the bladder.

Answer 11

catheter

Question 12

the patient and trolleys in theatre are covered in sterile ….

Answer 12

drapes

Question 13

the …. nurse provides instruments for the surgeon and assists when necessary during an operation.

Answer 13

scrub

Question 14

this equipment is used to draw off any blood and body fluids during surgery.

Answer 14

suction

Question 16

these instruments hold open the site of operation during surgery.

Answer 16

retractors