OR Wound Classifications Match Game
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Match the following surgical procedures with their wound classification:

C-section = Class II C-section w/ meconium = Class III Circumcision = Class I Circ Hepatectomy = Class II Lap Nissen w/ EGD = Clean Orchiectomy = Clean Contaminated Orchiopexy = Clean Orch Pancreatectomy = Class II Pan Parotidectomy = Class II Parotid Penrose drain III = just placed Penrose drain IV = if purulent Pilonidal cyst = class I cyst Pilonidal cyst inflamed = class III cyst Pilonidal cyst w/ purulence = class IV cyst Thorascopy and thoractomy = class I thors Vasectomy = class II vas

What is the wound classification for a C-section?

  • Class IV
  • Class I
  • Class III
  • Class II (correct)
  • What is the definition of a class I wound?

  • Visible contaminated, unsterile instruments
  • Dirty infected, purulent, old wound
  • Clean, no resp, no GU, no infection, primary closed (correct)
  • Clean contaminated, controlled entry
  • What classification is given to a pilonidal cyst w/ purulence?

    <p>class IV cyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the wound classification for a thorascopy and thoractomy?

    <p>class I thors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A vasectomy is classified as ______.

    <p>class II vas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pilonidal cyst inflamed is classified as a class I cyst.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wound Classifications Overview

    • Class I: Clean wounds with no respiratory, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary involvement; primarily closed with no infection.
    • Class II: Clean-contaminated wounds; controlled entry into respiratory, alimentary, or genitourinary tracts.
    • Class III: Contaminated wounds; includes visible contamination and unsterile instruments, often resulting from fresh accidents.
    • Class IV: Dirty/infected wounds; characterized by purulence, old wounds, gangrene, or perforated viscera.

    Surgical Procedures and Their Wound Classes

    • C-section is classified as Class II.
    • C-section with meconium elevates the classification to Class III.
    • Circumcision is classified as Class I.
    • Hepatectomy falls under Class II classification.
    • Lap Nissen with EGD is classified as a clean procedure.
    • Orchiectomy is labeled as clean-contaminated.
    • Orchiopexy is classified as clean.
    • Pancreatectomy is classified as Class II.
    • Parotidectomy is also categorized as Class II.
    • Penrose drain placed is categorized as Class III.
    • Penrose drain classified as Class IV if purulent.
    • Pilonidal cyst without inflammation is classified as Class I.
    • An inflamed pilonidal cyst elevates the classification to Class III.
    • Pilonidal cyst with purulence is classified as Class IV.

    Thoracic Surgical Procedures

    • Thoracoscopy and thoracotomy are classified as Class I.

    Vasectomy Classification

    • Vasectomy is classified as Class II.

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    Test your knowledge of surgical wound classifications with this engaging match game based on AORN flashcards. Learn to categorize various surgical procedures into their appropriate classes. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field!

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