The position of the suture needle in the needle holder will vary between left and right handed surgeons.
Nonsterile items and individuals may ____.
Nonsterile items and individuals may ____.
Sutures with high capillarity capabilities are preferred whe…
Sutures with high capillarity capabilities are preferred when the risk of infection is high.
When dehiscence occurs, the underlying body contents may spi…
When dehiscence occurs, the underlying body contents may spill out of the wound. This is called ____, and immediate surgical intervention is required.
When handing the sterile towels to the surgeon for draping,…
When handing the sterile towels to the surgeon for draping, the surgical technologist should _________.
The position of the suture needle in the needle holder will…
The position of the suture needle in the needle holder will vary between left and right handed surgeons.
Aseptic technique are the methods practiced by the surgical…
Aseptic technique are the methods practiced by the surgical team to prevent contamination of the surgical enviroment.
Rigid sterilization containers provide a barrier between a n…
Rigid sterilization containers provide a barrier between a nonsterile surface and the sterile contents of the container.
A wound healing by first intention is left open and allowed…
A wound healing by first intention is left open and allowed to heal from the inner layer to the outside surface.
If a surgical technologist is unsure if a sterile wrapped it…
If a surgical technologist is unsure if a sterile wrapped item has been contaminated, he/she can still open it up onto the sterile field because he/she didn’t actually witness the contamination.