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Exam chap 11

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______ instruments resist staining Highly polished or mirror finish
The Babcock clamp is a non-occlusive, delicate clamp used to manipulate the intestines _____ organs reproductive
a racket mechanism that holds an instrument in a closed position is called the _______ Box Lock
Fine ______ are used in ear, nose, and throat surgery for the delicate bones and surfaces of the nasal sinuses and ear. Rasps
______ are available in many widths and sizes that fit a particular specialty. Chisels
Most ______ are power driven electrically or pneumatically with compressed air or nitrogen. Saws
Skin is ______, relatively fibrous and strong. Elastic
_______ blades and handles are smaller and more delicate than those used in general surgery Beaver
a partial _______ or atraumatic clamp has locking rackets but the tips and shanks do not fully lock down in a firm grip. Occlusion
the ______ is a small cup with a sharpened, serrated or smooth rim at the end of the handle. Curette
only partially ______ clamps and smooth tissue forceps are used in the lungs, spleen, liver, or thyroid. occluding
the center hinge screw of the _____ can become worn with time. scissors
Strong dissecting scissors such as curved ______ scissors are used on fascia and large tendons Mayo
the cutting assembly includes a(n) __________, which clamps the tissue against the staple cartridge. Anvil
Suction (aspiration) is needed during a surgical procedure to clear blood, fluids, and small bits of tissue debris from the surgical site and provide an unobstructive view of the __________ Anatomy
A(n) ______ blade is detachable from the knife handle, although single - use scalpels are available and these do not detach. Scalpel
The _______ which has a T tip with five serrations at the tip, often is used to clamp or grasp adipose tissue. Allis clamp
a ________ has two or four separated sharp teeth that mesh together while penetrating tissue in a pincer hold. Tenaculum
the ______ is a slender, tube - like instrument with rounded ends Dilator
a ________ is used to cut and extract tissue and is distinguished by having a spring - loaded hinge Rongeur
________ is a method that imparts color and hardness to the surface of titanium Titanium anodizing
The ________ carbide inserts in needle holders prevent the needle from slipping or rotating Tungsten
Fibrous connective tissue requires heavy scissors, such as the __________ scissors for cutting Curved Mayo
________ reduces glare but Is also prone to staining Satin finish
the Heaney clamp is used specifically in _______ surgery to grasp the uterine ligaments gynecological
toothed _____ are used for suturing adipose tissue Forceps
A McPherson _______ lid speculum is used to retract the eyelids. Self - retaining
A _______ is a grasping instrument with sharp pointed tips, generally used to manipulate or grasp tissue such as the thyroid or cervix Tenaculum
_______ finish is used on laser surgery instruments. Black - chromium
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