OR Nurses Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. this should remain visible after preoperative skin preparation.
  2. 4. Removal of one lobe of the thyroid in addition to the isthmus.
  3. 5. the use of _________ is not recommended when cleaning instruments due to the potential for corrosion.
  4. 10. Vigorous scrubbing of the surgical site can result in possible _______ of cancer cells from the main mass
  5. 13. A premedication often given to surgical patients in the preoperative setting to decrease anxiety
  6. 17. Diagnostic procedure to determine the cause of ascites
  7. 18. __________ tissue is recommended to be placed in fixative within one hour
  8. 21. Laser eyewear must be labeled with the appropriate optical density and ____________.
  9. 22. Patients with poorly controlled hyperthyroidism may develop a potentially fatal complication known as ___________.
  10. 24. this type of block uses a double tourniquet on the extremity.
  11. 25. the surgeon should determine the tourniquet inflation pressure based upon the patient’s __________ blood pressure or limb occlusion pressure.
  12. 28. Postoperative _____________ can result in increase in oxygen demands of 300% - 400%.
  13. 29. In the case of infection, malignant tumor, or fracture, exsanguination should occur through __________ of the extremity
  14. 30. for patients at risk of aspiration, a ______________ tracheostomy tube would be used
  15. 32. Cords The narrowest anatomical part of the adult trachea
Down
  1. 1. the commonly known anesthetic trigger for Malignant Hyperthermia
  2. 2. Leading diagnosis for ophthalmic ambulatory surgery visits
  3. 6. the most common x-ray performed in the Hybrid OR is……
  4. 7. the ______________ maneuver is another term of cricoid pressure.
  5. 8. Measurement of carbon dioxide concentration is obtained using a………
  6. 9. the length of time a healthcare facility must keep their dosimetry reports for an individual.
  7. 11. Endotracheal tubes should be laser ____________ if the airway is involved.
  8. 12. Prior to inflation of the tourniquet, __________ should occur
  9. 14. Use of heat or cold to destroy tumors
  10. 15. inserted through a stab wound to provide an exit for blood, secretions, or pus from the operative site
  11. 16. Instruments should be kept _________ until they are cleaned to prevent the build-up of biofilm.
  12. 19. A potential electrolyte imbalance resulting from insufflation.
  13. 20. an osmotic diuretic used by anesthesia to decrease intracranial pressure.
  14. 23. _____________ is noted to be the most common cause of postoperative agitation.
  15. 25. Water the only diluent that should be used for Dantrolene
  16. 26. The most common complication of surgical patient care
  17. 27. life the amount of time a product is considered sterile
  18. 31. Gowns used as PPE in the decontamination area must be…..