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| Generally, a disposable drape with adhesive edges or an adhesive segment that is capable of sticking to the PT or other drapes |
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| Ability to predict the next step of the procedure and be prepared for it in advance |
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| Chemical capable of killing some microorganisms and suppressing the multiplication of others |
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| Pulse taken at the apex of the heat (between the fifth and sixth ribs just left of the sternum and just below the nipple) |
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| Biologic material that may be infectious and that threatens humans or the environment. |
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| The use or act of placing a catherter |
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| Around the outer limits, as in a circumferential prep extending all the way around an extramity |
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| Counts are required for most procedures according to facility policy. Countable items include, but not limited to, sharps, instruments, and sponges. The number of counts required for an individual case will also very according to the situation |
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| Surgical opening into the skull |
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| Object with a tubular shape |
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| Difficult of labored breathing |
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| Short, intense washing that involves sap and water for the purpose of removing transient organisms. Is performed before work, after working to decontaminate, and immediately following glove removal |
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| Something that serves as a sign, as an indicator to show exposure to the sterilization process |
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| A large piece of gauze with a radiopauqe marker, most often used in the abdominal cavity to isolate an organ while keeping others moist and warm. "Laparotomy" is typically abbreviated as a "lap". Other ex include lap tape, lap pad, and lap pack |
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| Mask is considered part of the OR attire in some restricted areas and is also considered protective attire used to protect both the PT and the staff members. The mask should be capable of a high-level of filtration |
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| Also called the "safe zone". designated space on the sterile feild specifically for the placement of "sharps" to avoid "hand to hand" transfer and possible subsequent injury to health care workers |
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| nil per os (nothing by mouth |
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| Branch of medicine that deals with the nature of disease or the manifestations of disease; often used to refer to the pathology department. |
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| Personal Protective Equipment, Will vary according to situation |
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| Preperation, such as a skin prep of the PT to prepare for surgery |
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| Postion in which the PT lies face downward |
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| Considered "normal flora" living below the skin surface and in hair follicles and glandular openings |
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| State of being calm, usually effected by means of a sedative drug |
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| May also be referred to as a scrub attire; consists of a sterile gown and sterile golves |
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| Those team members who have direct with the sterile field;must be "scrubbed" and wearing sterile attire |
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| Position in which the PT lays on his/her back, face upward with arms usually on armboards with palms facing up. |
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| Surgeon's Preference Card |
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| Handwritten or computer-generated information sheet listing the necessary information about the planned procedure and the surgeons special needs |
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| Performed prior to donning the sterile gown and sterile gloves and is for the purpose of removing as many microbes as possible and arresting the growth of others. The surgical scrub is accomplished with the use of an antiseptic (chemical action) and mechanical action (brush) |
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| These organisms that are acquired by direct contact and are easily removed with a hand wash |
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| Style of sterile gown that provides protective coverage around the back of the person wearing the gown; the back of the gown is NOT sterile |
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