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| Why is it recommended to use two mayo stands for this procedure? |
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Definition
| One for instrumentation and the other for power equipment. |
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| It is suggested that new blades are used for each TKA procedure. True of False? |
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Definition
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| How many components of the TKA prosthesis? |
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Definition
| 3.(Tibial, Femoral, Patellar) |
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| What test is done to test the trial components? |
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Definition
| A ROM test. (Range of Motion) |
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| What is the intramedullary(IM) reamer also referred to as? |
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Definition
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| What bones comprise the knee joint? |
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Definition
| The Tibia, Patella, and Femur |
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| What can be done after draping to minimize the risk of contamination? |
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Definition
| Change outer gloves after draping |
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Term
| What incision will be used? |
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Definition
| Either an anterior midline incision or standard retinacular incision. |
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Term
| What is bone cement also known as? |
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Definition
| PMMA(polymethyl methacrylate) |
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| What should the tech do when the surgeon is cutting through bone? |
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Definition
| Irrigating the site with an Asepto syringe to prevent the bone from being overheated. |
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Term
| What instruments will most likely be used to remove the the rest of the Meniscus ans ACL? |
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Definition
| Mayo scissors and a rongeur |
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Term
| When the surgeon is using a rongeur to remove osteophytes from the bone what should the tech be doing? |
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Definition
| Have a lap sponge ready to remove and clean dissected bits of bone and tissue from the teeth of the rongeur. |
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Term
| What is the reason for a Total Knee Arthroplasty? |
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Definition
| radiographic intra-articular disease and severe knee pain that cannot be controlled by non-surgical methods. |
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Term
| What is used to keep the leg in position throughout the procedure? |
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Definition
| A sandbag taped to the OR table. |
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Term
| What should the tech do to prevent a dull saw blade from delaying the case. |
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Definition
| Have an extra sterile saw blade available if needed. |
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