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test 5d - ANS-When prepping the skiing using alcohol based products, it is critical that: a) the
product is completely dry before applying drapes b) prep solution is prevented from
pooling under the patient c) the skin is checked for burns after the surgery d) all of the
above
e - ANS-Alcohol based prep solution should not be used on: a) the ear or eye b)
mucous membran c) the genitals d) infants e) all of the above
d - ANS-Alcohol based skin prep can easily wash off the surgical skin marking unless it
is done with: a) a waterproof pen b) crimson violet c) venetian red d) gentian violet
a - ANS-During a full body prep, it is important to: a) prevent hyperthermia b) have
enough supplies after you start c) double glove d) start draping when one prep area is
dry
b - ANS-An autograft site is often prepped using: a) mineral oil b) clear prep solution c)
plain soap and water d) 15% betadine solution
c - ANS-The surgical prep for a craniotomy: a) requires the head to be shaved b) may
require the head to be shaved c) requires the patient's hair to be braided d) requires the
use of metal pins to hold the hair away from the incision site.
used in laser surgery - ANS-aluminum coated drape
four towels are placed at the periphery of the surgical site - ANS-squaring the incision
collects fluids, including blood from the surgical wound - ANS-pocket or pouch drape
sticky drape-one full side coated with adhesive - ANS-incise drape
sticky drape--one edge coated with adhesive - ANS-towel drape
has a "window" in it for the incision - ANS-fenestrated
has two tails - ANS-split drape
waterproof sheet or area of the drape - ANS-impervious
, A tube used to remove pus or blood or other fluids from a wound. - ANS-What is a
surgical drain?
eliminate dead space
evacuate existing fluid or gas
remove pus - ANS-Name three indications for drains
open-Drain fluid collects in a gauze pad or stoma bag. Infection is higher.
Closed- consist of tubes draining into a bag or bottle. - ANS-Describe the difference
between open vs closed drains
maintained under suction, they can be under low or high pressure - ANS-Describe an
active drain.
Have no suction, uses gravity between cavities and the exterior. - ANS-Describe a
Passive drain
Prevent bacterial ascension eliminate dead space
gravity dependent to be affective, drains can clog - ANS-Name two advantages and
disadvantages of Passive drains
Keep wound dry, can be placed anywhere, prevents bacterial ascension - ANS-Give
advantages and disadvantes for Active drains
can be used as a collection device for chest tubes. - ANS-Pleur-vac
used in cholecystectomy, passive drain. - ANS-T-tube
used with a pleur-vac through active drainage - ANS-Chest tube
used by anesthesia to remove contents of stomach by way of nasal passage, suction -
ANS-NG tube
used as a feeding tube. Inserted into the stomach - ANS-PEG tube
collection device for active drains, grenade or bulb syringe. - ANS-reservoir
Nasal gastric, suction - ANS-Levin tube
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