Surgical Imaging Crossword

8. Complete removal of all microorganisms to maintain sterility.
11. Collar used to protect the thyroid gland from scatter radiation.
12. Surgical table that allows x-rays to pass through for imaging.
17. Verification of all sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgery.
18. Process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores.
21. Person performing the operative procedure.
22. Surgical use of metal plates, screws, or rods to stabilize fractures.
23. Barrier placed over equipment or patients to prevent contamination.
24. Unsterile team member who assists outside the sterile field.
25. Process of covering areas and equipment to maintain sterility.

1. Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.
2. Team member who handles sterile instruments during surgery.
3. Hand protection worn when hands might enter the x-ray beam.
4. Protective garment worn to reduce radiation exposure.
5. Converts x-rays into visible light for fluoroscopic viewing.
6. Fluoroscopic imaging of bile ducts during gallbladder surgery.
7. Area around the surgical site that must remain free of microorganisms.
9. Introduction of pathogens into a sterile field.
10. Area between the draped patient and instrument table reserved for sterile personnel.
13. Procedures that prevent the spread of microorganisms.
14. Medical radiation technologist responsible for imaging during surgery.
15. Use of time, distance, and shielding to minimize exposure.
16. Mobile fluoroscopy system used for real-time imaging during surgery.
19. Sterile plastic bag used to protect the image receptor or detector.
20. Realignment of broken bone fragments during surgery.