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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.

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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.

K) H) and I)
L) E) and G)

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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.

K) A) and D)
L) E) and H)

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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.

K) A) and G)
L) D) and G)

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

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The sharps, Bovie tip, and scratch pad are counted items. The tip is kept clean during the procedure using a Bovie scratch pad. The cord and holder are attached to the sterile drapes with the nonperforating towel clip. The Bovie active electrode (pencil) is kept in the holster when not in use. Tips are disposed of in a sharps container.

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

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Surgical plume is composed of smoke and ...

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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.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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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.

K) B) and F)
L) D) and H)

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

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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.

F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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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.

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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.

K) C) and D)
L) G) and H)

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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.

K) A) and G)
L) G) and H)

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

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A. Articulated : Broken into sections by...

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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.

K) A) and H)
L) C) and F)

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

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Applied for use with monopolar units. Gr...

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

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Light amplification by the stimulated em...

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

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RF capacitive coupling occurs when AC cu...

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

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Describe the main components of a monopolar circuit.

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The main components of a monop...

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