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Stethoscope
Heart, lung, bowel sounds, blood pressure
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Sphygmomanometer
(S-fig-mo-ma-no-meter)
Blood pressure
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Base
Battery source
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Otoscope
Ear, tympanic membrane, cerumen, foreign objects, infection
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Ophthalmoscope
Eye, sclera, pupils, retina, blood vessels
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Tuning Fork
Hearing, nerve sensitivity
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Tongue depressor
Gums, teeth, tonsils, throat
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Precussion Hammer
- Reflexes, Babinski (bottom of foot), Patellar(under knee cap),
- Bicep
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Glove
- Non sterile ( to protect the MA or medical personnel)
- Bimanual ( will use two hands to perform the procedure).
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Nasal speculum (specula)
Inspect the lining of the nose, nasal membranes, internal septum
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Gloves
Non sterile, used fr bi manaual exam, palpate ovaries, uterus
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Vaginal speculum
Open vaginal canal
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Spatula and/or cytobrush
Obtain pap smear, cytobrush for cervical and spatula for vaginal cells
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Slides
Cancer detection, label "e" or "c" for endocervical & label "v" for vaginal
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Fixative
Adheres cells, apply immediately, spray 6" from slide & let dry 10 mins.
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Culturette
Culture, sterile
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Sponge forceps
Hold sponges, absorb secretions
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Cotton tip appicators
Absorb minor sectetions
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4x4 gauze
Absorb excess secretions
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Lubricant
Water soluble, not t be used before a pap smear, for bimanual exam
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Emesis basin
Vomitus, soiled instruments
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