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History may not be your favorite subject, especially learning about a bunch of long-dead scientists who made discoveries that we now take for granted. With an open mind, you may actually find the information interesting and learn a few things you didnt know before. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: Which pioneers of microbiology had the biggest impact on surgical patient care?History may not be your favorite subject, especially learning about a bunch of long-dead scientists who made discoveries that we now take for granted. With an open mind, you may actually find the information interesting and learn a few things you didnt know before. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: What types of discoveries in this century, in your opinion, equal those made by the pioneers?History may not be your favorite subject, especially learning about a bunch of long-dead scientists who made discoveries that we now take for granted. With an open mind, you may actually find the information interesting and learn a few things you didnt know before. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: Do patterns exist for disease outbreaks, treatment, eradication, and recurrence?History may not be your favorite subject, especially learning about a bunch of long-dead scientists who made discoveries that we now take for granted. With an open mind, you may actually find the information interesting and learn a few things you didnt know before. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: How does awareness how diseases are spread help to break the chain of infection?The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have initiated revised policies regarding reimbursement to hospitals for care of patients who suffer health care-associated infections (HAIs) such as SSIs. Hospitals must bear the costs of treatment. Health care workers are the key in preventing patient injury and protecting hospitals. What is an example of a routine procedure performed by surgical technologists prior to entering the sterile field that would be part of the aseptic technique?2UTM3UTM4UTMThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have initiated revised policies regarding reimbursement to hospitals for care of patients who suffer health care-associated infections (HAIs) such as SSIs. Hospitals must bear the costs of treatment. Health care workers are the key in preventing patient injury and protecting hospitals. Which set of measures are used in addition to Standard Precautions when the disease status of a surgical patient has been determined in advance?1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBPA craniotomy for biopsy was scheduled and the neurosurgeon advised the staff that the patient was being assessed for symptoms of ataxia and relatively sudden onset of dementia. Tumors and any other intracranial lesions had been ruled out by radiographic studies. The patient had lived in England approximately 10 years ago. What condition or disease process might the neurosurgeon suspect based on the patients history as given?A craniotomy for biopsy was scheduled and the neurosurgeon advised the staff that the patient was being assessed for symptoms of ataxia and relatively sudden onset of dementia. Tumors and any other intracranial lesions had been ruled out by radiographic studies. The patient had lived in England approximately 10 years ago. Why would this particular disease and surgical procedure be of special concern for the handling, decontaminating, or reprocessing of the instrumentation?A craniotomy for biopsy was scheduled and the neurosurgeon advised the staff that the patient was being assessed for symptoms of ataxia and relatively sudden onset of dementia. Tumors and any other intracranial lesions had been ruled out by radiographic studies. The patient had lived in England approximately 10 years ago. Utilizing the AST Standards of Practice from the AST website (www.ast.org), Standards of Practice for the Decontamination of Surgical Instruments, Standard XIV, what might be done with the contaminated instruments post-operatively to ensure no possible cross-contamination with future patients?4UTMA craniotomy for biopsy was scheduled and the neurosurgeon advised the staff that the patient was being assessed for symptoms of ataxia and relatively sudden onset of dementia. Tumors and any other intracranial lesions had been ruled out by radiographic studies. The patient had lived in England approximately 10 years ago. Which other members of the class mammalia are able to contract this general category of disease?1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBPDuring a bronchoscopy, the surgeon retrieves a small bronchial tissue specimen with a biopsy brush. The surgical technologist assisting the surgeon uses a brush to smear the microscope slide held by the circulator. What is the purpose of the smear?During a bronchoscopy, the surgeon retrieves a small bronchial tissue specimen with a biopsy brush. The surgical technologist assisting the surgeon uses a brush to smear the microscope slide held by the circulator. Is this procedure considered a sterile procedure?During a bronchoscopy, the surgeon retrieves a small bronchial tissue specimen with a biopsy brush. The surgical technologist assisting the surgeon uses a brush to smear the microscope slide held by the circulator. What staining methods might be used for this smear?During a bronchoscopy, the surgeon retrieves a small bronchial tissue specimen with a biopsy brush. The surgical technologist assisting the surgeon uses a brush to smear the microscope slide held by the circulator. Who would be responsible for performing the analysis of the specimen?We are a product of our genes, so they say; however, we are also populated by microbes. Some we cannot do without, but others wait around until our defenses are down and then they strike. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: Which characteristics of bacterial cells allow them to cause disease in humans?We are a product of our genes, so they say; however, we are also populated by microbes. Some we cannot do without, but others wait around until our defenses are down and then they strike. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: What types of relationships do we have with the microbial world?We are a product of our genes, so they say; however, we are also populated by microbes. Some we cannot do without, but others wait around until our defenses are down and then they strike. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: How do bacteria get around?4TBPA surgical technologist working in the Central Sterile Processing Department is asked to run the steam sterilizer (autoclave) with a biological monitor for the first load of the day without any instrument trays or items. Which type of bacteria would be used to test the autoclave?A surgical technologist working in the Central Sterile Processing Department is asked to run the steam sterilizer (autoclave) with a biological monitor for the first load of the day without any instrument trays or items. Which characteristic of the species used determines whether sterility was achieved when autoclaved?A surgical technologist working in the Central Sterile Processing Department is asked to run the steam sterilizer (autoclave) with a biological monitor for the first load of the day without any instrument trays or items. What must be done with the bacterial sample after it is processed in the sterilizer?4UTM5UTM1TBPThe human body is very good at housekeeping chores. When foreign material or bacteria enter tissues following an injury, specialized cells attack the invader and try to isolate or remove it. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: Which cell structures in eukaryotes differ from those found in prokaryotes?3TBPThe human body is very good at housekeeping chores. When foreign material or bacteria enter tissues following an injury, specialized cells attack the invader and try to isolate or remove it. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: What types of cellular transport mechanisms do eukaryotic cells use?1UTMSterile normal saline is used in most surgical procedures as an irrigation solution. During certain surgical procedures, such as those for malignancy, the surgeon may request that sterile water be used for irrigation instead of saline following excision of the cancerous mass. Why is normal saline usually used in healthy tissues?3UTMSterile normal saline is used in most surgical procedures as an irrigation solution. During certain surgical procedures, such as those for malignancy, the surgeon may request that sterile water be used for irrigation instead of saline following excision of the cancerous mass. What reaction will occur between the eukaryotic cells of the body and the water?Just as with most living beings, bacteria require the proper conditions to grow and reproduce. Rarely are bacterial cells found alone; so, you could say they are social beings. During your examination of the topics in this chapter, consider the following: Do different bacteria prefer different temperatures?2TBP3TBP4TBPDr. Martinez ordered a Foley catheter for his patient who was on corticosteroids after kidney transplantation. She requested the catheter be coated to prevent UTI. What type of coating should the catheter have?2UTMDr. Martinez ordered a Foley catheter for his patient who was on corticosteroids after kidney transplantation. She requested the catheter be coated to prevent UTI. Why would her patient be at risk?4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBPGabby is a surgical technologist who often scrubs in orthopedic procedures. She recently found out she is 10 weeks pregnant and is thrilled because she has been trying for some time. She has informed her supervisor, but finds herself scheduled to do a total hip replacement procedure with a surgeon who uses bone cement and fluoroscopy to check the prosthesis placement. Is Gabby or her fetus at risk by scrubbing in on this type of procedure?Gabby is a surgical technologist who often scrubs in orthopedic procedures. She recently found out she is 10 weeks pregnant and is thrilled because she has been trying for some time. She has informed her supervisor, but finds herself scheduled to do a total hip replacement procedure with a surgeon who uses bone cement and fluoroscopy to check the prosthesis placement. What are the factors that place her/them at risk and why?Gabby is a surgical technologist who often scrubs in orthopedic procedures. She recently found out she is 10 weeks pregnant and is thrilled because she has been trying for some time. She has informed her supervisor, but finds herself scheduled to do a total hip replacement procedure with a surgeon who uses bone cement and fluoroscopy to check the prosthesis placement. Are there precautions that Gabby could take to minimize risk and still do the case?4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBPAs an illustration, a patient undergoing a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) procedure under general anesthesia might be happier not to know the numbers of portals of entry for potential transmission of pathogenic microbes to which she will be subjected. The anesthesia provider would be accessing the patients airway and vascular system by an IV line. Which portals of entry will the surgeon be accessing?2UTM3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBPA dilatation and curettage (DC) for missed AB (missed abortion is the technical term for miscarriage) is on the OR schedule. Danny, a CST, finished setting up and went to the preoperative care unit (PCU) to help the circulating nurse bring the patient back to the OR. The young woman was tearful and said she had been told the 16-week fetus had been infected with a parasite she may have gotten from her cat. Her husband was deployed overseas and she had no one to help with cleaning the house. To which parasite was she likely exposed?2UTM3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTMJonathan, a surgical technology student, was given his assignments for the next day: to be in the ENT room and scrub four BMT cases. This evening he was researching the cases so he would know about them and how he might best be prepared. What would the pre-operative diagnosis be for these cases?3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM6UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBPDanielle, a CST at an inner city hospital, is advised of an add-on case of diagnostic laparoscopy for lower abdominal pain in a 28-year-old female. As the surgeon inspected the peritoneal cavity, she found that the appendix was normal; however, there were numerous adhesions involving the adnexal structures. What might the post-operative diagnosis be for what the surgeon found?2UTM3UTMDanielle, a CST at an inner city hospital, is advised of an add-on case of diagnostic laparoscopy for lower abdominal pain in a 28-year-old female. As the surgeon inspected the peritoneal cavity, she found that the appendix was normal; however, there were numerous adhesions involving the adnexal structures. How did the patient likely become infected initially?1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM1TBP2TBP3TBP4TBP1UTM2UTM3UTM4UTM5UTM
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