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| What is stopped in the event of a blood transfusion complication? |
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| What position is the patient in for thyroid surgery? |
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Definition
| slight reverse trendelburg |
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| What 2 positions restrict breathing? |
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| What nerve can be damaged with arms are hyperextended on armboards? |
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| What areas of the body need to be padded during surgery? |
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Definition
Occiput, Heels, Scapula, olecranon, sacrum, coccyx, thoracic
vertebrae |
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| How many people are required to move a patient? |
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Definition
| 4 if they are asleep, 3 if they are awake |
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| What is a possible complication when a patient is in the sitting position? |
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| What cannot be used during ear surgery? |
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| What is another name for cricoid pressure? |
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| Name the sequence of anestesia induction? |
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1. leads placed
2. 100% O2
3. induction by IV
4. pt intubated
5. gas agent selected and applied |
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| How are the palms placed in the supine position? |
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| What position is the patient placed in for a low anterior colon resection? |
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| What leg is flexed in the lateral position? |
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When transferring patients from the OR bed to the stretcher all drainage systems should be
maintained below... |
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Definition
| the patient's chest level |
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| What prep solution can be used on mucous membranes? |
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Definition
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| What is the difference between a CT scan and a MRI? |
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Definition
1. CT shows bone defects
2. MRI shows soft tissue defects |
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Definition
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| What does "Res ipsa onuitur" mean? |
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Definition
the thing speaks for itself
(referring to a retained item) |
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| What does endogenous mean? |
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| arises from within one’s self |
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| How many pulmonary veins are there? |
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| What heart procedure does not require the heart-lung machine? |
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Definition
secreted by the parotid gland (salivary) to moisten food and start chemical
breakdown. It breaks down carbs. |
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