front 1 adhesive | back 1 Type of surgical drape that is typically made of a thin, clear plastic material that has an adhesive backing and is applied to the skin; the drape may be impregnated with an antimicrobial iodine agent |
front 2 anticipate | back 2 To foresee or prepare for a situation before it occurs, such as the surgical technologist anticipating the surgeon’s needs |
front 3 antimicrobial | back 3 Refers to an agent capable of killing some microorganisms and suppressing the growth of other types of microbes |
front 4 biohazard | back 4 Biologic material, which may be infective, that threatens humans or the environment |
front 5 catheterization | back 5 The use or act of placing a catheter |
front 6 circumferentially | back 6 Circularly, or moving completely around an item, as in the circumferential prep of an extremity |
front 7 count | back 7 Term used to describe the act of counting items used intraoperatively that could potentially be left in a surgical wound |
front 8 craniotomy | back 8 Incision into the cranium |
front 9 cylindrical | back 9 Object with a tubular shape |
front 10 donning | back 10 to put on or dress in |
front 11 hand wash | back 11 The mechanical and chemical washing of the hands to aid in removing transient microorganisms, dirt, and debris |
front 12 indicator | back 12 Tape, paper, vial, or other item used to confirm that a specific reaction has taken place (such as the chemical indicators for steam sterilization) |
front 13 lap sponge | back 13 A type of surgical sponge that is the largest and most absorbent of the sponges |
front 14 mask | back 14 A cover worn over the mouth and nose by surgical personnel to prevent blood and body fluids from splashing into those areas; also protects the patient from the surgical personnel’s secretions |
front 15 neutral zone | back 15 An area designated within the sterile field in which sharps may be safely placed by one person and retrieved by another |
front 16 pathology | back 16 The study of the characteristics, causes, and effects of disease on the human body |
front 17 PPE | back 17 Attire worn to protect against exposure to physical and biological hazards |
front 18 prep | back 18 Preparation, such as the skin prep of the patient |
front 19 prone | back 19 A position in which the patient lies face downward |
front 20 resident organisms | back 20 Microorganisms that live on and within the body and that are beneficial for health; typically refers to bacteria that live below the skin surface in hair follicles and glandular openings; also referred to as normal or resident flora |
front 21 sedation | back 21 State of being calm, usually effected by means of a sedative drug |
front 22 sterile attire | back 22 Sterile gown and gloves donned during a surgical procedure |
front 23 sterile team members | back 23 Member of the surgical team who has performed a surgical scrub, donned the sterile gown and gloves, and works within the sterile field |
front 24 supine | back 24 A position in which the patient lies on his or her back, face upward, with arms usually placed on arm boards with the palms facing up |
front 25 surgeon’s preference card | back 25 A list of the equipment, supplies, and surgical instrument set(s) that a surgeon prefers for each surgical procedure performed; used as a guide in collecting the items to be used for the surgical procedure; most surgery departments now have the cards stored on a computer, eliminating the need for handwritten cards |
front 26 surgical scrub | back 26 A hand and arm wash that is performed prior to donning the sterile gown and gloves; used for the purpose of removing as many microorganisms as possible and for arresting the growth of others; accomplished with the use of chemicals and mechanical action |
front 27 transient organisms | back 27 Organisms that reside on the surface of the skin and are easily removed by hand washing |
front 28 vital signs | back 28 Measurements of bodily functions essential to life, including temperature, pulse, respiration (TPR), and blood pressure |
front 29 wraparound-style gown | back 29 Sterile surgical gown that “wraps” around the individual to enclose the body from the neck to the middle of the lower leg, and is kept in place by ties and Velcro strips |
front 30 Depillatory | back 30 a cream used for hair removal. After the cream has remained on the skin for the prescribed amount of time, it is wiped off and hair is removed. This method is beneficial in that it does not cut the skin. |
front 31 torsion | back 31 a condition of being twisted |
front 32 apical | back 32 relating to or denoting an apex. when talking about apical pulse, the pulse taken at the apex of the heart |
front 33 auscultation | back 33 Use of the unaided ear or a stethoscope to listen to sounds within the body |
front 34 perineum | back 34 The area between the posterior portion of the vagina or scrotum and the opening to the anus |
front 35 tachypnea | back 35 abnormally rapid breathing. |
front 36 perfusion | back 36 Intentional introduction of drugs and/or fluids into the bloodstream such as during open heart surgery |
front 37 imperrious | back 37 assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. |