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Surgical instruments are made of what type of substance?
a. stainless steel b. copper c. silver d. aluminum |
a. stainless steel
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Which is not a part of a typical surgical instrument?
a. tip b. jaws c. sleeve d. finger rings |
c. sleeve
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It is efficient to learn the names of instruments as they are in
a. context b. the sterilizer c. storage d. pictures |
a. context
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During surgery, many surgeons identify instruments by
a. full name b. type c. size d. code |
b. type
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Which part of a clamp hold the tissue securely?
a. shank b. jaws c. hinge d. blade |
b. jaws
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The most common types of clamps are called
a. scalpel b. forceps c. hemostatic d. holders |
c. hemostatic
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Retractors are used for
a. holding tissue to the side, away from the wound b. closing vessels c. incision d. sutures |
a. holding tissue to the side, away from the wound
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Name each of the above instruments with its generic name, proceeding from left to right.
a. b. c. d. e. f. |
a-scalpel handle
b-scalpel blade c-scissors d.-thumb forceps e.-retractor f.-hemostatic clamp |
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Examine the photograph above and identify the instruments from left to right.
a. b. c. d. e. |
a-needle holder
b- suction tip c-obstetric forceps d-cardiovascular scissors e-bone cutter |
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10. heavy suturing
a.fine needle drivers b. towel holders C. hemostats d. wire cutters e. heavy needle drivers |
heavy needle drivers
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11. delicate vessels
a. fine needle drivers b. towel holders c. hemostats d. wire cutters e. heavy needle drivers |
hemostats
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12. holding drapes
a. fine needle drivers b. towel holders C. hemostats d. wire cutters e. heavy needle drivers |
towel holders
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13. wire sutures
a. fine needle drivers b. towel holders C. hemostats d. wire cutters e. heavy needle drivers |
wire cutters
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14. delicate needles
a. fine needle drivers b. towel holders C. hemostats d. wire cutters e. heavy needle drivers |
a-delicate needle holders
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15. Which is not a proper way to handle tools during surgery?
a. throw instruments into basins b. soak in saline solution c. a and b d. keep sharp instruments away from other instruments |
c. a and b
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Which type of forceps would be used for grasping kidney stones or gallstones?
a. tenaculum b. stone forceps c. toothed forceps d. Babcock forceps |
b. stone forceps
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Which of the following is not a typical way to arrange surgical instruments?
a. arrange tips and finger loops in the same direction b. avoid metal to metal contact c. include defective instruments d. arrange instruments by classification |
c. include defective instruments
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After surgery, the instruments, used and unused, are cleaned
a. in the OR b. in the designated processing area c. in the corridor d. in the surgical suite |
b. in the designated processing area
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Microsurgical and ophthalmic instruments are
a. cleaned by hand b. dried by hand c. sterilized in the washer-sterilizer d. a and b |
d. a and b
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All of the following are methods of sterilization, except,a. steam under pressure
b. cobalt 60 c. boiling water d. ethylene -oxide |
c. boiling water
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Ethylene oxide is highly flammable, but when mixed with and
it is rendered non-flammable. a. freon and carbon monoxide b. carbon dioxide and freon c. nitrous and carbon dioxide d. freon & CFC's |
b. carbon dioxide and freon
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Which of the following is dry heat sterilization used for?
a. cotton b. metal instruments, power drills c. lensed instruments d. oils and powders |
d. oils and powders
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Which disinfectant agent is not recommended for O.R. housekeeping?
a. iodine b. alcohol (70%-90% isopropyl) c. glutaraldehyde d. chlorine compound solution |
c. glutaraldehyde
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Which of the following is the correct maximum weight for a linen pack to autoclave?
a. 12 lbs b. 74 lbs c. 72 lbs d. 24 lbs |
a. 12 lbs
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All of the following are factors that affect the steam sterilization process except
a. exposure b. temperature c. type of sterilant d. pressure |
c. type of sterilant
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