Ch 10

Question 1

Stainless Steel

Answer 1

An alloy of steel with chromium that is highly resistant to rusting and ordinary corrosion.

Question 2

Scissors

Answer 2

Surgical instruments used to cut, incise and/or dissect tissue.

Question 3

Osteotomes

Answer 3

Chisel-like instruments used to cut or shape bone

Question 4

Rongeurs

Answer 4

Surgical instruments used to cut or bite away at bone and tissue.

Question 5

Forceps

Answer 5

Instruments used for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects

Question 6

Hemostatic forceps

Answer 6

Surgical instruments used to control the flow of blood.

Question 7

Needle Holders

Answer 7

Surgical instruments designed to drive suture needles to close or rejoin a wound or surgical site. Also known as needle drivers.

Question 8

Martensitic ( Stainless steel)

Answer 8

400 series stainless steel. It is magnetic and may be heat-hardened.

Question 9

Retractors

Answer 9

Surgical instruments primarily used to move tissues and organs to keep the surgical site exposed throughout surgery.

Question 10

Cannulas

Answer 10

Surgical instruments with a hollow barrel through their center. They are more often inserted for drainage.

Question 11

Suction devices

Answer 11

Surgical instruments used to extract blood and other fluids from surgical site.

Question 12

Austenitic ( Stainless steel)

Answer 12

300 series stainless steel. It is non-magnetic, cannot be heat-hardened, and is more corrosion resistant than 400 series

Question 13

Serrations

Answer 13

Parallel grooves in the jaws of surgical instruments

Question 14

Passivation

Answer 14

A chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin, transparent oxide film.

Question 15

Box Lock

Answer 15

Point where the two jaws or blades of an instrument connect and pivot.

Question 16

Jaws

Answer 16

Two or more opposable parts that open and close; used for holding or crushing something between them.

Question 17

Dissection

Answer 17

The process of cutting apart or separating tissue.

Question 18

What is the primary funtion of a rongeur?

Answer 18

A rongeur is used to cut or bite away at bone and tissue

Question 19

What is the primary funtion of Kerrison rongeur?

Answer 19

The Kerrison rongeur is used to remove the disc or lamina during spine surgery.

Question 20

What is the appropriate medium to test the sharpness of an osteome?

Answer 20

To test the sharpness of an osteotome is to shave off a plastic dowel rod.

Question 21

How many times should tape be wrapped around an instrument for identification purposes?

Answer 21

Tape should be wrapped 1 1/2 times around the tool.

Question 22

Where should that tape be placed?

Answer 22

The tape should be placed on the shank.

Question 23

What is the purpose of a stringer?

Answer 23

Stringers hold instruments in the open position during sterilization. They can assist in faster sterile field assembly and safer handling of the instruments.

Question 24

Where are heavy instruments placed in relationship to light instruments?

Answer 24

Heavy instruments must be placed on the bottom or side of the tray.

Question 25

What can happen when saline is used on instruments?

Answer 25

Saline accelerates the rusting and pitting of the surgical instrument and voids some instrument warranties.

Question 26

How do instruments get their name?

Answer 26

Instruments can get their name from either the person who invented it or anatomy.

Question 27

How long does the manufacturing process take?

Answer 27

Up to six weeks

Question 28

What test can be used to determine the difference between staining and rusting?

Answer 28

Use the eraser test to help determine the difference between staining and rusting.

Question 29

What scissor is most popular and how do you identify it?

Answer 29

The Mayo scissors are the most popular and are identified with a beveled blade. (Think: Can I spread mayo with that? If yes, it's a mayo if no it's probably a Metzenbaum.)

Question 30

What scale is used to measure the diameter of Frazier suction devices?

Answer 30

Frazier suction devices are measure in Frenches.

Question 31

How are ringed instruments measured?

Answer 31

Ringed instruments are measured from Ring to tip in inches or centimeters.

Question 32

What is the difference between tissue forceps and dressing forceps?

Answer 32

Dressing forceps lack serrations and are used for dressings. Tissue forceps have serrations or teeth and are used to grip or hold tissue.

Question 33

What are the 3 most common suction devices used?

Answer 33

The two most common suction devices are the Baron and the Frazier.

Question 34

A nail clipper is used to cut toenails and fingernails and use to trim small what?

Answer 34

Nail clippers trim small bone fragments

Question 35

On hemostatic forceps, what should be inspected?

Answer 35

On hemostatic forceps the box lock for bioburden and cracks and the tips for bioburden

Question 36

On hemostatic forceps, what should be inspected?

Answer 36

On hemostatic forceps the box lock and Jaws