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The power source for all fiberoptic instruments & equipment is:
Fiberoptic light source
Orthopedic power equipment is run by:
Nitrogen
What part is responsible for conducting the electrical current back to the electrosurgical unit?
Inactive electrode
The proper pressure setting for the pneumatic tourniquet for an adult arm is:
250-300 mm Hg
Which laser is used to coagulate bleeders during an endoscopic procedure?
Nd:YAG
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques provides the best imaging of soft tissues?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Endometrial laser ablation is most commonly treated by:
Nd:YAG
How often should a tourniquet applied to an adult leg be periodically deflated?
Every 1 1/2 hours
What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's inactive electrode?
Grounding pad
Which of the following parts of the microscope provides magnification & resolving power?
Optical lens system
What is the name of the latex rolled bandage used to exsanguinate an extremity before a tourniquet cuff is inflated?
Esmarch
Reese & Brown are types of:
Dermatomes
Which laser is used to treat retinopathy?
Argon
What is the proper range of intraoperative pressure when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?
12-15 mm Hg
What term is used to describe the side-to-side action of a power saw blade?
Oscillating
What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen & is often utilized to repair retinal detachments?
Cryotherapy unit
What type of electrosurgical unit does not require the use of a grounding pad?
Bipolar
A patient brought into surgery has previously undergone a right total hip arthroplasty. Where should the grounding pad be placed?
Left thigh
At what pressure should the tourniquet be set for an adult thigh?
300-350 mm Hg
What device would the surgeon use to identify essential nerves during a cranial procedure in order to preserve them?
Nerve stimulator
Author
melmoon
ID
146619
Card Set
Speciality Equipment
Description
Preoperative Case Management-Speciality Equipment
Updated
2012-04-09T21:52:19Z
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