18 Questions
Which of the following is a surgical use of diathermy?
Coagulating tissue
What is the primary purpose of diathermy in eye surgery?
Preventing excessive bleeding
Which of the following is NOT a form of diathermy?
Low-frequency electrical current
Which of the following is a complication of diathermy?
Tissue destruction
In which medical field is diathermy particularly effective?
Dermatology
Who coined the term 'diathermy'?
Carl France Nagelschmidt
What is the purpose of providing adequate padding and support during a surgical procedure?
To prevent occlusion of arteries and veins
Why is it essential for the scrub nurse to understand the anatomy and physiology of the body?
To provide the surgeon with appropriate instruments
What principle of surgical asepsis involves eliminating moisture that causes contamination?
Eliminate moisture that causes contamination
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
Why are sterile articles unused and opened no longer considered sterile after a surgical procedure?
Because they are considered contaminated post-procedure
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
What is the main purpose of using diathermy in surgery?
To cut and coagulate tissues
What is the difference between monopolar and bipolar diathermy?
Monopolar diathermy has one electrode, while bipolar has two
Which type of diathermy is more suitable for microsurgery and patients with pacemakers?
Bipolar diathermy
What is the main risk associated with using diathermy in surgery?
Explosion
Which of the following is NOT a surgical use of diathermy?
Administering anesthesia
What is the main advantage of using monopolar diathermy?
It allows for localized heating at the tip of the instrument
Test your knowledge on the correct steps of surgical scrub using the time method and brush stroke method. Learn about the importance of hand hygiene and maintaining sterile conditions during the process. Additionally, assess your understanding of diathermy procedures.
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