Chapter 39 Surgical Equipment and supplies

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    What is the role of a medical assistant in an ambulatory care center?

    Manages equipment and supplies for procedures.

    What are the basic components of surgical instruments?

    Handle, closing mechanism, and jaws.

    How do ring-handled instruments differ from spring-handled instruments?

    Ring-handled have finger rings; spring-handled are thumb grasp instruments.

    What is the purpose of serrations on instrument jaws?

    Prevent materials or tissues from slipping.

    What defines clamping and occluding instruments?

    Used to apply pressure or secure tissue.

    What is the function of hemostatic forceps?

    Clamp small vessels or hold tissue.

    What distinguishes cutting and dissecting instruments?

    Have sharp edges for incising or scraping tissue.

    What is the primary use of scalpels?

    Cut and dissect tissue.

    What are retracting instruments used for?

    Hold tissue away from the surgical wound.

    What is the purpose of probes in surgical procedures?

    Explore wounds or search for foreign bodies.

    How do absorbable sutures differ from nonabsorbable sutures?

    Absorbable dissolve in the body; nonabsorbable need removal.

    What is the main advantage of using tissue adhesive?

    No need for suture removal and minimizes scarring.

    What is the purpose of surgical drapes?

    Maintain a sterile field around the surgical site.

    What is the process of sanitization?

    Cleansing to remove organic material and reduce microorganisms.

    What is the role of an autoclave in sterilization?

    Uses steam under pressure to kill microorganisms.

    What should be done if a sterilization indicator fails?

    Reclean, repackage, and reautoclave the items.

    What is the significance of using chemical sterilization indicators?

    Indicate if sterilization parameters were met.

    What is the recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave?

    121°C to 123°C (250°F to 255°F).

    What is the purpose of using a permanent marker on sterilization pouches?

    Label contents, date, and initials of the person wrapping.

    What is the importance of proper maintenance of sterilization equipment?

    Ensures effective sterilization and prevents contamination.

    What happens if instruments are not properly sanitized before sterilization?

    Residual debris may prevent effective sterilization.