Surgical Instrumentation

Question 1

Microfind or supercut scissors are usally identified with a black handle.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw needle holders.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The place where the two parts of a ring handled instrument meet and pivot is called the box lock.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Insturments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Tissue forceps have teeth.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

During instrument manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective chromium oxide layer on each instrument’s surface.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The part of a hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called the box lock.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

After applying instrument identification tape, insturments should be autoclaved to help the tape bond to the instrument.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Insturmnet marking tape should be wrapped approximately ___________ around the instrument.

Answer 9

1.5 times

Question 10

An osteotome is

Answer 10

used to cut or shave bone

Question 11

The purpsoe of a suctinn stylet is to

Answer 11

unclog the suction during surgery

Question 12

Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using

Answer 12

an index card

Question 13

Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usally identified by

Answer 13

gold handles

Question 14

The best way to clean suction lumen is

Answer 14

using the proper sized brush