Question 1

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process

Accepted Answer

A needle holder is specifically designed to securely hold a suture needle during the suturing process, facilitating the placement of sutures by the surgeon or healthcare professional.

Question 2

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​​After or following a surgical procedure

Accepted Answer

The term "postoperative" (often abbreviated as "postop") specifically refers to the period after or following a surgical procedure.

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Designed to inhibit and kill bacteria but should not take the place of proper hand washing

Accepted Answer

Hand antiseptics are designed to inhibit and kill bacteria but should not replace proper hand washing.

Question 4

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity

Accepted Answer

A speculum is an instrument designed to allow medical professionals to view inside a body cavity or hollow organ, commonly used in gynecological exams and procedures.

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Often recommended prior to surgery to lessen the possibility of nausea and vomiting

Accepted Answer

Fasting is often recommended before surgery to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting by ensuring the stomach is empty.

Question 6

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

Accepted Answer

Surgical asepsis refers to the techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body, ensuring that surgical procedures are performed in a sterile environment to prevent infection.

Question 7

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Instrument used to hold back tissue,making the operative site easier to visualize

Accepted Answer

A retractor is a surgical instrument used to hold back the edges of a surgical incision or tissues, making the operative site easier to visualize for the surgeon.

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Applied to a patient's skin prior to surgery to reduce microbial growth

Accepted Answer

Antiseptics are agents applied to the skin to reduce microbial growth, commonly used prior to surgery to prevent infection.

Question 9

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​A microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye

Accepted Answer

Microorganisms are microscopic entities that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, fitting the description given.

Question 10

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​An agent that produces insensibility to pain or touch,either generally or locally

Accepted Answer

An anesthetic is a substance that induces insensitivity to pain, which matches the description given.

Question 11

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​A type of forceps

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Match the following terms to its description...

Question 12

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​An instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Match the following terms to its description...

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-A stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a movable stand that is positioned over or adjacent to a surgical site;it provides a place for sterile instruments and supplies used during surgery

Accepted Answer

The correct match for the definition provided is "Mayo stand," which is known for being a stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a movable stand, used in surgical settings to hold sterile instruments and supplies.

Question 14

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Having a window or opening

Accepted Answer

"Fenestrated" refers to having a window or opening, often used in medical contexts to describe drapes, dressings, or certain types of equipment that have a specific opening or cut-out area for surgical or procedural access.

Question 15

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​The process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure

Accepted Answer

Aseptic technique is the process used to maintain sterility and prevent contamination during surgical procedures.

Question 16

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Locking mechanism of an instrument

Accepted Answer

The ratchet is the locking mechanism of a surgical instrument, allowing the instrument to maintain its grip without continuous pressure from the user.

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Something that must be worn by anyone assisting in surgery

Accepted Answer

A sterile gown is a protective garment worn by surgeons and other operating room personnel during surgical procedures to maintain a sterile surgical field and reduce the risk of infection transmission.

Question 18

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Related to microbes

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Match the following terms to its description...

Question 19

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Specific and thorough hand washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure

Accepted Answer

The term "scrub" refers to a specific and thorough hand washing procedure that medical personnel perform for six minutes before participating in any sterile surgical procedure to ensure that their hands and arms are as free from microbes as possible. This is a critical step in maintaining surgical asepsis.

Question 20

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Placed in contact with microorganisms

Accepted Answer

Contamination refers to the process of being placed in contact with microorganisms.

Quiz 49: Preparing for Surgery

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -After or following a surgical procedure

Match each term with its definition. -Designed to inhibit and kill bacteria but should not take the place of proper hand washing

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity

Match each term with its definition. -Often recommended prior to surgery to lessen the possibility of nausea and vomiting

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Instrument used to hold back tissue,making the operative site easier to visualize

Match each term with its definition. -Applied to a patient's skin prior to surgery to reduce microbial growth

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -A microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -An agent that produces insensibility to pain or touch,either generally or locally

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -A type of forceps

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -An instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels

Match each term with its definition. -A stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a movable stand that is positioned over or adjacent to a surgical site;it provides a place for sterile instruments and supplies used during surgery

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Having a window or opening

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -The process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Locking mechanism of an instrument

Match each term with its definition. -Something that must be worn by anyone assisting in surgery

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Related to microbes

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Specific and thorough hand washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Placed in contact with microorganisms

Quiz 49: Preparing for Surgery

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​​After or following a surgical procedure

Match each term with its definition. -Designed to inhibit and kill bacteria but should not take the place of proper hand washing

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity

Match each term with its definition. -Often recommended prior to surgery to lessen the possibility of nausea and vomiting

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Instrument used to hold back tissue,making the operative site easier to visualize

Match each term with its definition. -Applied to a patient's skin prior to surgery to reduce microbial growth

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​A microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​An agent that produces insensibility to pain or touch,either generally or locally

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​A type of forceps

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​An instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels

Match each term with its definition. -A stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a movable stand that is positioned over or adjacent to a surgical site;it provides a place for sterile instruments and supplies used during surgery

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Having a window or opening

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​The process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Locking mechanism of an instrument

Match each term with its definition. -Something that must be worn by anyone assisting in surgery

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Related to microbes

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Specific and thorough hand washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Placed in contact with microorganisms

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -After or following a surgical procedure

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Instrument used to hold back tissue,making the operative site easier to visualize

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -A microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -An agent that produces insensibility to pain or touch,either generally or locally

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -A type of forceps

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -An instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Having a window or opening

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -The process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Locking mechanism of an instrument

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Related to microbes

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Specific and thorough hand washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Placed in contact with microorganisms