Surgical Scrub and Diathermy Method Quiz

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Which of the following is a surgical use of diathermy?

Healing sprains

Coagulating tissue (correct)

Relieving muscle soreness

Warming tissues

What is the primary purpose of diathermy in eye surgery?

Healing sprains

Warming tissues

Relieving muscle soreness

Preventing excessive bleeding (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a form of diathermy?

High-frequency electrical current

Low-frequency electrical current (correct)

Ultrasound

Microwave

Which of the following is a complication of diathermy?

Tissue destruction Signup and view all the answers

In which medical field is diathermy particularly effective?

Dermatology Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'diathermy'?

Carl France Nagelschmidt Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing adequate padding and support during a surgical procedure?

To prevent occlusion of arteries and veins Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for the scrub nurse to understand the anatomy and physiology of the body?

To provide the surgeon with appropriate instruments Signup and view all the answers

What principle of surgical asepsis involves eliminating moisture that causes contamination?

Eliminate moisture that causes contamination Signup and view all the answers

During a surgical hand scrub, what is the purpose of mechanical washing and chemical disinfection of hands and arms?

To remove as many bacteria as possible before the operation Signup and view all the answers

Why are sterile articles unused and opened no longer considered sterile after a surgical procedure?

Because they are considered contaminated post-procedure Signup and view all the answers

What should be assumed if there is doubt about the sterility of an item in an operating room?

That it is safer to assume it is contaminated Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using diathermy in surgery?

To cut and coagulate tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between monopolar and bipolar diathermy?

Monopolar diathermy has one electrode, while bipolar has two Signup and view all the answers

Which type of diathermy is more suitable for microsurgery and patients with pacemakers?

Bipolar diathermy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with using diathermy in surgery?

Explosion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a surgical use of diathermy?

Administering anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using monopolar diathermy?

It allows for localized heating at the tip of the instrument Signup and view all the answers