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Chapter 10

QuestionAnswer
What is the technical name for a clamp? Hemostat
Which scalpel handle accommodates a #20 disposable knife blade? 4
What term describes an instrument such as a retractor or uterine probe that can be bent or modified? Malleable
Weitlaner, O’Connor/ O’Sullivan, and Balfour are examples of? Self-retaining retractors
Which type of instrument alloy is lightweight, durable and nonmagnetizing? Titanium
What is the term for the cut lines in the jaws of hemostatic clamps and tissue forceps? Serations
Which suction tip is indicated for use in the nasopharynx is often called? Yankeur
The joint of a hemostat where one half of the instrument passes through the other half is called the? Boxlock
Which scissors is often called suture scissors and are typically straight? Mayo
The #12 blade is used almost exclusively for which surgical procedure? Tonsillectomy
Which classification of instruments can be tweezer light or ringed and ratcheted configuration? Grasping and holding
In medical terminology which suffix indicates an instrument as a cutting device? Tome
Which type of endoscope would be appropriate for examination if the renal pelvis and natural body orifice? Flexible uteroscope
All of the following are examples of types of movement of powered surgical instruments except? Operating
Which part of the operating microscope is most proximal to the target tissue? Objective lens
Which type of surgical device provides a bloodless surgical field by way of extremity compression? Pneumatic tournequet
Which type of surgical drape is designed to expose small anatomical structures such as the eyes or ears? Aperture
Which suction tip is designed with multiple rows of perforations to prevent occlusion by the intestines in a laparotomy? Poole
Which device can be used sterility by a ENT or neurosurgeon or unsterile by anesthesia providers to determine location, function, or conduction of certain anatomical structures? Nerve stimulator
Which fine pointed tip scalpel blade could be used to encise a blood vessel or create a stab wound for drain placement? 11
What type of surgical specialty room will be most likely equipped with 3 or 4 overhead operating lights? Open-heart
What is the term for the opening in a surgical drape that is placed over the operative sight? Fenestration
The thin compressed sponges used during neurosurgical procedures to protect delicate neuro structures? Cottonoids
Into which classification of dressing would body and Minerva jackets and walking in casts fall? Rigid
A drain dressing is cut into which letter shape to accommodate the drain tubing exiting the patients body? Y
Which of the following drains work for passive action? Pinrose
Which type of syringe has no calibrations? Bulb or ear
By what action does a cigarette drain remove fluid from a wound? Wicking
Bougie, Heaney, Hegar, and Van Buren are types of? Dilators
Which type of instrument often has tonstin carbide inserts and crossbar serations for stabilization? Needleholder
What is the name of the pair of parts of the hemostat that expands between boxlocks and the finger rings? Shank
Metzenbaums and Potsmith are examples of what type of instruments? Scissors
Which of the following is not a source of power for surgical powered instruments? Solar
Which of the following types of surgical sponges are pre-packed in units of 5? Laps
Adhesive gels and steristrips are examples of which type of dressing? One layer
4 x 4 gauze sponges are examples of which part of a 3-layer dressing? Absorbent- intermediate layer
A patient with a major abdominal wound requiring frequent dressing changes might have which type of binding layer to prevent exquriation of the skin by constant removable of adhesive tape? Montgomery straps
Normal saline, antibiotic, and Dakins solution are used to facilitate mechanical debrisment in which type of solution? Wet-to-dry
What is the term for the thread or tape sewn into a sponge to make it visible on a x-ray to prevent a retained item? Radiopaque
What is the geometric shape usually achieved by placement of a first layer of sterile surgical drapes? Square
Of all the following are varieties of draping material except? Latex-sheeting
Which device is used unsterilly in surgery for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis? SCD
The choice of wound dressing is depended on all the following except? Ambulatory status of a patient postop
Which type of surgical supply does not come with an option for being impregnated with iodine or other antimicrobial agents? Radiopaque Surgical sponge
Which of the following catheters is used to drain the kidneys and is placed with the aid of a cystoscope? Uteral
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