Surgical Scrub and Diathermy Method Quiz
18 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

    <p>Tissue destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which medical field is diathermy particularly effective?

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

    Who coined the term 'diathermy'?

    <p>Carl France Nagelschmidt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent occlusion of arteries and veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide the surgeon with appropriate instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eliminate moisture that causes contamination</p> 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?

    <p>To remove as many bacteria as possible before the operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because they are considered contaminated post-procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>That it is safer to assume it is contaminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using diathermy in surgery?

    <p>To cut and coagulate tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between monopolar and bipolar diathermy?

    <p>Monopolar diathermy has one electrode, while bipolar has two</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bipolar diathermy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Administering anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using monopolar diathermy?

    <p>It allows for localized heating at the tip of the instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser