Deck 6: Biomedical Science and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Question 1

Humidity levels in the OR should be maintained between ____________and __________.

Answer 1

$20\%$ and $60\%$

Question 2

When using a search engine for Internet research, you find a very good reference page for surgical cases; therefore, you would use the ____________ feature to archive the website address so you can find it again.

Answer 2

Favorites

Question 3

The newest patient chart is called the _____________ to share patient information among hospital departments, physicians' offices, and even other hospitals.

Answer 3

electronic medical record (EMR)

Question 4

________________originally invented the ESU, which uses a heated wire in direct contact with tissue.

Question 5

The three main components of the atom are the ____________(positive) and ___________(no charge) located in the nucleus and the _____________(negative charge) located in the shells/orbits.

Question 6

Match the device with the correct description.

-Hardware

A) Opening, usually rectangular, that allows the thumb drive or flash drive to be inserted.
B) Provides the ability to communicate.
C) Provides memory to store computer programs and files.
D) Includes the central processing unit, modem, and monitor.
E) Silicon chip that coordinates the operations of the computer.

Question 7

Match the device with the correct description.

-CPU

A) Opening, usually rectangular, that allows the thumb drive or flash drive to be inserted.
B) Provides the ability to communicate.
C) Provides memory to store computer programs and files.
D) Includes the central processing unit, modem, and monitor.
E) Silicon chip that coordinates the operations of the computer.

Question 8

Match the device with the correct description.

-USB port

A) Opening, usually rectangular, that allows the thumb drive or flash drive to be inserted.
B) Provides the ability to communicate.
C) Provides memory to store computer programs and files.
D) Includes the central processing unit, modem, and monitor.
E) Silicon chip that coordinates the operations of the computer.

Question 9

Match the device with the correct description.

-Network or Ethernet card

A) Opening, usually rectangular, that allows the thumb drive or flash drive to be inserted.
B) Provides the ability to communicate.
C) Provides memory to store computer programs and files.
D) Includes the central processing unit, modem, and monitor.
E) Silicon chip that coordinates the operations of the computer.

Question 10

Match the device with the correct description.

-Hard drive

A) Opening, usually rectangular, that allows the thumb drive or flash drive to be inserted.
B) Provides the ability to communicate.
C) Provides memory to store computer programs and files.
D) Includes the central processing unit, modem, and monitor.
E) Silicon chip that coordinates the operations of the computer.

Question 11

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Circuit

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 12

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Conductor

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 13

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Current

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 14

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Magnet

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 15

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Volt

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 16

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Insulator

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 17

Match the term with the correct definition.

-DC current

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 18

Match the term with the correct definition.

-AC current

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 19

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Monopolar

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 20

Match the term with the correct definition.

-Bipolar

A) Generates an electrical current.
B) Battery-flows from negative to positive.
C) Requires a dispersive electrode and has both cutting and coagulation settings
D) Measured in amps-flow of electrons
E) Materials that allow free flow of electrons, such as copper.
F) Power, conductor, load, and switch.
G) One cycle is called a Hertz-60 cycle.
H) Used for nerve and delicate tissue; current flows from the active tip across the tissue to be coagulated to the return tip of the instrument.
I) Electrical potential (potential energy).
J) Material that inhibits the free flow of electrons, such as rubber or plastic covers.

Question 21

Describe at least three actions taken by the scrub when using an ESU.

Question 22

Describe at least three safety precautions taken by the assistant circulator when applying the dispersive pad/grounding pad.

Question 23

Describe the dangers of surgical plume, and identify at least two safety precautions that should be taken.

Question 24

Describe the difference between laser light and the light from a lightbulb.

Question 25

Define the following robotic terms:
A. Articulated:
B. Binaural hearing:
C. Degrees of freedom:
D. Manipulator:
E. Telechir:

Question 26

Describe the main components of a monopolar circuit.

Question 27

What is the difference between RF capacitive coupling and dielectric breakdown?