(47) CCMA Preparing for Surgery

Scheduling and surgical instructions

Plan pre-op and post-op patient care.

Surgical instrument parts

Tools used in procedures (handles, jaws, tips).

Care of surgical instruments

Cleaning, sterilizing, and storing properly.

Function of instruments

Cutting, grasping, holding, suturing.

Sterile field importance

Prevents infection.

Sterilization methods

Heat, gas, chemical processes.

Consent form importance

Legal permission for procedure.

Skin preparation importance

Reduces infection risk.

Anesthetic

Medication that blocks pain.

Antiseptic

Prevents infection on skin.

Aseptic technique

Method to prevent contamination.

Contamination

Presence of harmful microbes.

Fenestrated

Instrument with opening.

Forceps

Gripping surgical instrument.

Hemostat

Clamps blood vessels.

Mayo stand

Instrument table.

Microbial

Relating to microorganisms.

Microorganism

Tiny living organism.

Needle holder

Holds needle during suturing.

Postoperative (postop)

After surgery.

Preoperative (preop)

Before surgery.

Ratchet

Locking mechanism on tools.

Retractor

Holds tissue open.

Scrub

Cleaning hands and arms.

Serrations

Ridges on instruments.

Speculum

Instrument for viewing body openings.

Strikethrough

Break in sterile field.

Surgical asepsis

Complete sterility.