Needle is to stitch Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPSS final review - part 2 my last will and testament 157 Questions with Verified Answers No breath sounds on affected side + trachea shifted to non-affected side - CORRECT ANSWER tension pneumothorax What is the puncture site for an emergent chest needle thoracostomy for: Pediatric Adult - CORRECT ANSWER Pediatric: 2nd ICS midclavicular Adult: 5th ICS in anterior axillary line (to avoid the long thoracic nerve) What gauge angiocath is used for an emergent chest needle thorac...

A 3-way Foley catheter with a 30 cc balloon should be inserted following a transurethral prostate resection (TURP) to - The pressure of the 30 cc balloon against the walls of the urethra, where the prostate was removed by electrocautery, allows hemostasis, while the lumen of the catheter can be used to irrigate clots from the bladder. A 47-year-old female is recovering nicely from a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure. On her first day at home following discharge from the hospit...

Horizontal Mattress Stitch (1) indications (2) advantages (3) disadvantages - (1) high tension wound (can approximate long distances), holds fragile skin together well (2) optimizes eversion, increased closure strength, good tension distribution (3) not good for areas at risk for scarring (eg face) Components of the Sterile Field (5) - (1) DRAPES (placed over all operative sites/supply sites) (2) GLOVES (well-fitting, sterile) (3) SYRINGES/NEEDLES/SUTURES (4) instruments (5) WOUND/SKI...

What is the major difference between Arthrex PARS and competitor PARS systems? - Locking FiberWire stitch configuration (stronger than simple transverse suture passage) Where does the sural nerve cross the lateral border of the achilles tendon? (average) - 57 mm proximal to the insertion; or 9.8 cm from the calcaneal tuberosity according to some cadaveric studies Where does a midsubstance achilles rupture typically occur? - diminished vascular watershed region (2-6 cm proximal to the inser...

What portal looking anterior on right shoulder what structure on left side of screen? glenoid what is the correct number of portals needed for shoulder arthroscopy? how ever many surgeon needs Brainpower Read More which of the following statements are false during a shoulder scope? standard portal will always been in same spot posterior portal for shoulder scope should be placed in the palpable soft spot between _______ and _______ and inferior border of the _______ glenoi...

2024 VTNE Study Set Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct 1. instrument mostsuitable for the removal of bone to perform spinalsurgeryAnswer: rongeur 2. type of needle used in repair of bovine vaginal and uterine prolapse Answer: buhner 3. most effective and timely indicator that sterilization conditions have beenmet Answer: chemical indicator 4. instrument that should NOT be routinely autoclaved Answer: Metzenbaum 5. when does a sutured surgical wound being to gain signi...

HESI OB MATERNITY V1, V2 Practice Exam 2022/2023 Questions HESI OB MATERNITY V1, V2 Practice Exam 2022/2023 Questions 1. A 3-day postpartum client, who is not immune to rubella, is to receive the vaccine at discharge. Which of the following must the nurse include in her discharge teaching regarding the vaccine? 1. The woman should not become pregnant for at least 4 weeks. 2. The woman should pump and dump her breast milk for 1 week. 3. The mother must wear a surgical mask whe...

Which of the following methods should the surgical assistant consider when cutting sutures? - ANSWER According to the surgeon's preference Which of the following would affect normal wound healing? - ANSWER Peripheral vascular disease The most common cause of delayed wound healing in the operative patient is: - ANSWER Wound infection The three phases of wound healing include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Chronic phase Which of the following sutures should not be used in the p...

CHAPTER 7 - correct answer NEEDLES, SUTURES, INSTRUMENTS List examples of nonabsorbable sutures. Silk, nylon, polyester fiber, polypropylene, and stainless steel wire are examples of nonabsorbable sutures. - correct answer List the indications for using a surgical adhesive. Surgical adhesives are used in place of subcuticular sutures 4-0 in diameter or less in areas that are not under high tension or subject to increasing tension with movement Define the term suture Suture is a ...

What is the major difference between Arthrex PARS and competitor PARS systems? - correct answer Locking FiberWire stitch configuration (stronger than simple transverse suture passage) Where does the sural nerve cross the lateral border of the achilles tendon? (average) - correct answer 57 mm proximal to the insertion; or 9.8 cm from the calcaneal tuberosity according to some cadaveric studies Where does a midsubstance achilles rup...