NCCT Surgical Tech Terminology
a " sharps only" zone (helps to prevent puncture injuries due to hand to hand transfer of
sharps) - ANS-neutral zone
a dye ( used as a visual indicator in surgical procedures) - ANS-methylene blue
a system used to maintain patient's core body temperture - ANS-bair hugger
anticoagulant (an antagonist to heparin is protamine sulfate) - ANS-heparin
blood enzyme used to control capillary bleeding (often white powder mixed with water or
saline to form a solution) - ANS-thoracoscopy
broad spectrum antibiotics - ANS-cephalosporins
cautery pencil or instrument that delivers electric current to the surgical site - ANS-active
electrode
constrict the pupil - ANS-miotics
control bleeding - ANS-hemostatic agents
correct cardiac dysrhythmia - ANS-antiarrhythmic drugs
cotton filled gauze in the shape of a ball, with a long attached tape. used in the mouth or
throat for absorption of blood - ANS-tonsil sponge
dilate the coronary arteries to increase blood flow to the heart - ANS-coronary artery dilators
drug used to prevent or delay the clotting of blood - ANS-anticoagulants
excision of an aneurysm - ANS-aneurysmectomy
face lift - ANS-rhytidectomy
fire extingguisher safety acronym;
pull the pin
aim the nozzle
squeeze the handle
sweep at the fire base - ANS-PASS
grounding pad placed on the patient to complete the electrical circuit - ANS-dispersive
electrode
incision into the ear drum, to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the inner ear -
ANS-myringotomy
increase blood pressure and dialates bronchioles; useful in stock anaphylactic -
ANS-adrenergic drugs
increase urinary output and control edema and hypertension - ANS-diuretics
inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access through the cervix -
ANS-hysteroscopy
long roll of latex used to exsanguinate blood from extremity - ANS-esmarch
microscopic exam of the vagina and cervix - ANS-colposcopy
outlines walls of hollow tubes or cavities, allows internal structures to be viewed on xray -
ANS-contrast media
oxidized cellulose (treated gauze or cotton) applied directly to an oozing surface to control
bleeding - ANS-surgicel
positioning aid for hand and wrist surgery (for traction) - ANS-finger trap
prescribed to replace loss or deficiencies - ANS-hormones
a " sharps only" zone (helps to prevent puncture injuries due to hand to hand transfer of
sharps) - ANS-neutral zone
a dye ( used as a visual indicator in surgical procedures) - ANS-methylene blue
a system used to maintain patient's core body temperture - ANS-bair hugger
anticoagulant (an antagonist to heparin is protamine sulfate) - ANS-heparin
blood enzyme used to control capillary bleeding (often white powder mixed with water or
saline to form a solution) - ANS-thoracoscopy
broad spectrum antibiotics - ANS-cephalosporins
cautery pencil or instrument that delivers electric current to the surgical site - ANS-active
electrode
constrict the pupil - ANS-miotics
control bleeding - ANS-hemostatic agents
correct cardiac dysrhythmia - ANS-antiarrhythmic drugs
cotton filled gauze in the shape of a ball, with a long attached tape. used in the mouth or
throat for absorption of blood - ANS-tonsil sponge
dilate the coronary arteries to increase blood flow to the heart - ANS-coronary artery dilators
drug used to prevent or delay the clotting of blood - ANS-anticoagulants
excision of an aneurysm - ANS-aneurysmectomy
face lift - ANS-rhytidectomy
fire extingguisher safety acronym;
pull the pin
aim the nozzle
squeeze the handle
sweep at the fire base - ANS-PASS
grounding pad placed on the patient to complete the electrical circuit - ANS-dispersive
electrode
incision into the ear drum, to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the inner ear -
ANS-myringotomy
increase blood pressure and dialates bronchioles; useful in stock anaphylactic -
ANS-adrenergic drugs
increase urinary output and control edema and hypertension - ANS-diuretics
inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access through the cervix -
ANS-hysteroscopy
long roll of latex used to exsanguinate blood from extremity - ANS-esmarch
microscopic exam of the vagina and cervix - ANS-colposcopy
outlines walls of hollow tubes or cavities, allows internal structures to be viewed on xray -
ANS-contrast media
oxidized cellulose (treated gauze or cotton) applied directly to an oozing surface to control
bleeding - ANS-surgicel
positioning aid for hand and wrist surgery (for traction) - ANS-finger trap
prescribed to replace loss or deficiencies - ANS-hormones
