Surgical Nursing Exam 2 +terms +instruments

ur/o

urine, urinary tract

-tomy

incision

-rrhexis

rupture

-pathy

disease

cauter/o

heat, burn

tom/o

to cut, slice

edema

swelling

-oma

tumor

lith/o

stone

trich/o

hair

-itis

inflammation

post

after, behind

megaly

enlargement

-cide

killing

y, -esis

condition

-logy

study of

-cision

cutting

an-, a-

without, non

-ectomy

removal

-centesis

surgical puncture

pro-, pre- 

before, in front of

rrhagia, rrhage

bursting forth

plasty

surgical repair

viscer/o

internal organs

-tocia

birth, labor

-rrhaphy

suture

-scopy

visual examination

-desis

binding, fixation

dys-

bad, painful

electr/o

electricity

-osis

abnormal condition, increase

-pexy

fixation (of an organ)

Dx

diagnosis

Fx

fracture

Hx

history

Tx

treatment

name of pattern

vertical mattress

name of pattern

simple interrupted

name of pattern

horizontal mattress

name of pattern

simple continuous

name of pattern

cruciate

name of pattern

fords interlocking

name of suture needle

taper cut

name of suture needle

taper point

name of suture needle

reverse cutting

name of instrument

adson thumb tissue forceps

name of instrument

alligator forceps

name of instrument

allis tissue forceps

name of instrument

babcock clamps

name of instrument

backhaus towel clamps

name of instrument

belfour retractor

name of instrument

crile forcep hemostats

name of instrument

doyen clamp

name of instrument

dressing thumb tissue forcep

name of instrument

ferguson angiotribe hemostats

name of instrument

groove director

name of instrument

halstead mosquito forceps

name of instrument

kelly forceps hemostats

name of instrument

lorna edna towel clamps

name of instrument

mayo needle holder

name of instrument

mayo scissor

name of instrument

metzenbaum scissor

name of instrument

needle rack

name of instrument

olsen hegar needle scissor combo

name of instrument

operating scissor

name of instrument

rat tooth thumb tissue forceps

name of instrument

rochester carmalt forceps

name of instrument

rochester pean forceps

name of instrument

roeder towel clamps

name of instrument

scalpel blade

name of instrument

scalpel handle

name of instrument

snook spay hook

name of instrument

suture scissorname of instrument

what is asepsis

removal or prevention of harmful microorganisms to keep the environment clean for surgery

what does sterile mean

free from all living microorganisms, including spores

what is the surgical environment expected to be

aseptic

why is asepsis important in surgery

prevents infections in patients by reducing exposure to microorganisms

what is a sterile field

any area covered with a sterile barrier such as a drape, gown, table cover, or patient area

what is surgical conscience

commitment of surgical staff to follow strict aseptic technique and and report any contamination immediately

what should be done if aseptic technique is broken

must be reported, corrected, and re-sterilized if possible to prevent infection

who promotes aseptic and sterile techniques in the OR

AORN

AORN

association of periOperative Registered Nurses

what parts of the surgical gown are sterile

the chest to the sterile field level and sleeves from 2 inches above the elbow to cuff

what parts of the surgical gown are not sterile

neckline, shoulders, cuff tops, lower portion, and back of the gown

what is the purpose of sterile drapes

act as barriers that prevent microorganisms from passing between sterile and non-sterile areas

what is strike-through contamination

when fluid soaks through a sterile drape, making it contaminated

what should you do with a wet drape

consider it contaminated and replace immediately

how should sterile packs be opened

on clean surface, opening the far flap first, then sides, then nearest flap last

why should you never reach over a sterile field

risk contamination from clothing to skin

what happens when opening fluid bottles for surgery

once opened, the cap is contaminated, and unused fluid must be discarded

how should surgical personnel move around the sterile field

move face-to-face or back-to-back to avoid contamination

what is endogenous contamination

contamination that comes from the patient’s own body (skin or internal infection)

what is exogenous contamination

contamination from outside sources (surgical team or environment)

how can exogenous contamination be controlled

maintain a clean surgical suite and limit traffic

what should be worn in the surgical area to maintain asepsis

fresh scrubs, mask, head cover, clean shoes

why can’t street clothes be worn in surgery

they can carry dirt, bacteria and other contaminats

how should scrub suits be cleaned

launder in the hospital (not at home

why are bouffant caps preferred over skullcaps

they fully cover all hair on head and neck

when should masks be changed

frequently, whenever they become damp and soiled

what should you do if you need to cough or sneeze while masked

step back from the sterile field (not away)