Chapter 10 Study Guide

Question 1

Minimum level requirement to keep instruments moist?

Answer 1

Separate the rings and ratchet for box lock exposure and cover them with a water moisten towel.

Question 2

Testing material for scissors 4½ inches and under; 4½ inches and above.

Answer 2

4. 5^ = yellow test material cut through to tips (2-3x)

4. 5↓= red material (latex) or orange (latex free)

Question 3

Tissue forceps have?

Answer 3

Multiple teeth configurations at the distal tip.

Question 4

Dressing forceps have?

Answer 4

Serrations instead of teeth at the distal end.

Question 5

How are forceps typically named in the real world?

Answer 5

With or without teeth

Question 6

How to test rongeurs and osteotome?

Answer 6

Rongeurs clean bite/hole on index card. (L a m i n e c t o m y rongeurs using ½ the jaw)

Osteotones = shave pieces of dowel rod

Question 7

Acceptable methods for marking instruments?

Answer 7

Tape
Acid etch
Heat fuse nylon
Laser
Dot matrix: dot marking system/dot peen

Question 8

How many time should tape be wrapped and then what?

Answer 8

1 and 1/2x

Autoclave

Question 9

What kind of solution is used in wash instruments?

Answer 9

Solution of specifically note for the use on surgical instruments

Solutions that are not used include betadine, peroxide, dish soaps, soaking in water, soaking and saline, bleach, iodine, hand soap, saline, porcelain cleaners, household lubricants, household powder cleaner, laundry detergent

Question 10

A gelpi is a?

Answer 10

Self retaining retractor

Question 11

This common solution found in OR that you should not soak instruments in?

Answer 11

Saline

Question 12

Osteotome is used how?

Answer 12

Chiseled like instrument used to cut or shave bone