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Published	11/14/2024	The difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing is that cleaning {{c1::removes visible dirt}}, disinfecting {{c1::destroys pathogenic o…
Published	11/14/2024	What are the three primary steps in preparing a patient aseptically before incising?
Published	11/14/2024	An aseptic {{c1::scrub}} uses a detergent solution with friction to {{c2::remove debris}}, whereas an aseptic {{c1::solution}} is applied without scru…
Published	11/14/2024	Describe the three common means of sterilization and their general indications.
Published	11/14/2024	What are the 4 primary factors affecting knot security?
Published	11/14/2024	What are some potential outcomes if a suture knot fails?
Published	11/14/2024	Different suture patterns impact tissues: {{c1::appositional}} patterns {{c2::bring wound edges together}}, {{c1::inverting}} patterns {{c2::turn tiss…
Published	11/14/2024	When is it appropriate to use a square knot versus a surgeon's knot?
Published	11/14/2024	Define each surgical wound classification and its impact on complication risk.{{c1::Clean}}: Low risk; uninfected surgical wounds.{{c1::Cle…
Published	11/14/2024	What are the key signs of infection in a surgical wound?
Published	11/14/2024	What are the four basic postoperative needs of patients?
Published	11/14/2024	How does bandaging support wound healing?
Published	11/14/2024	Describe the types of drains used in surgery.
Published	11/14/2024	Label the ASA risk level{{c1::ASA I}}: A healthy patient with no systemic disease.
Published	11/14/2024	Label the ASA risk level{{c1::ASA II}}: A patient with mild systemic disease that does not limit activity.
Published	11/14/2024	Label the ASA risk level{{c1::ASA III}}: A patient with severe systemic disease that limits activity but is not incapacitating.
Published	11/14/2024	Label the ASA risk level{{c1::ASA IV:}} Life threatening severe systemic disease
Published	11/14/2024	Label the ASA risk level{{c1::ASA V}}: A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation.
Published	11/14/2024	What are the 5 surgical prognoses?
Published	11/14/2024	What prognosis would be given to this patient?The patient is expected to make a full recovery with no complications and a return to normal function.
Published	11/14/2024	What prognosis would be given to this patient?The patient is likely to recover well with minimal complications; any lasting effects are minimal or man…
Published	11/14/2024	What prognosis would be given to this patient?Recovery is possible but there may be moderate complications or limitations; full function may not retur…
Published	11/14/2024	What prognosis would be given to this patient?The outcome is uncertain; recovery may occur but with significant complications or potential for chronic…
Published	11/14/2024	What prognosis would be give nto this patient?Recovery is unlikely due to the severity of the condition, with a high chance of permanent disability or…
Published	11/14/2024	What are the 10 points of client informed consent?
Published	11/14/2024	What are characteristics of high-quality versus low-quality surgical instruments?
Published	11/14/2024	Define terms related to suture materials:{{c1::Friction}}: {{c2::Resistance of suture against tissue.}}{{c1::Memory}}: {{c2::Tendency of suture to ret…
Published	11/14/2024	What are the 5 critical descriptors found on a suture package?
Published	11/14/2024	What are the 4 phases of wound healing? What is the timeline?
Published	11/14/2024	How do surgical wounds differ from traumatic wounds?
Published	11/14/2024	Different tissue types heal at different rates. Place the following in order of healing rate, fastest to slowest Skin, Bone, Tendons, s…
Published	11/14/2024	What are 4 common complications of wound healing?
Published	11/14/2024	Define the 4 wound closure types
Published	11/14/2024	What are the 8 halsted's principles?
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