Nursing Arts

  1. Gloves

    Non sterile, used for bimanual exam, palpate ovaries, uterus
  2. Vaginal speculum
    Open vaginal canal
  3. Spatula and/or cytobrush

    Obtain pap smear, cytobrush for cervical and spatula for vaginal cells
  4. Slides

    Cancer detection, label "e" or "c" for endocervical & label "v" for vaginal
  5. Fixative
    Adheres cells, apply immediately, spray 6" from slide & let dry 10 mins.
  6. Culturette

    Culture, sterile
  7. Sponge forceps
    Hold sponges, absorb secretions
  8. Cotton tip applicators
    Absorb minor sectetions
  9. 4x4 gauze
    Absorb excess secretions
  10. Lubricant
    Water soluble, not to be used before a pap smear, for bimanual exam
  11. Emesis basin
    Vomitus, soiled instruments
  12. Gown
    Modesty
  13. Drape
    Modesty
Author
shaketarenae
ID
45057
Card Set
Nursing Arts
Description
Identify the instrument and it's usage.
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