Question 1

Surgical instruments generally are classified according to use. Which is not a classification for instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cutting
B)   Grasping
C)   Restabilizing
D)   Probing and dilatingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How should instruments be handled after the surgery is complete?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place heavier instruments at the bottom of a collection basin.
B)   Keep all instruments locked to prevent accidental injury.
C)   Wait until any blood on the instrument has dried before cleaning.
D)   Use a detergent with a neutral pH that creates a high level of suds.
E)   Both A and D are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following are the strongest nonabsorbable sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dacron and Prolene
B)   Dexon and Maxon
C)   Silk
D)   Vicryl
E)   Both A and BF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

__________ forceps are available in different lengths and are used to grasp tissue, muscles, or skin surrounding a wound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ forceps are available in different lengths...

Question 5

Opening or widening the circumference of a body orifice (e.g., the cervix) with a surgical instrument is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Opening or widening the circumference of a...

Question 6

__________ is a procedure in which a body cavity or internal organ (e.g., the uterus) is scraped with a surgical instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a procedure in which a...

Question 7

Bandage scissors have a pointy, sharp probe tip that is inserted under the bandage to aid removal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Surgical sponges used to absorb blood and drainage during a surgical procedure do not have to be sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which are the largest hemostat forceps?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mosquito forceps
B)   Crile forceps
C)   Kelly forceps
D)   Curved forcepsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

_________ refers to a body cavity or canal that is in its normal open position, such as the trachea remaining open during surgery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ refers to a body cavity or...

Question 11

The recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments is to

Accepted Answer

A)   use an ultrasonic cleaner.
B)   wear appropriate PPE.
C)   use the proper concentration of disinfectant.
D)   rinse instruments with sterile water before sterilizing.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A trocar is placed within a(n) __________ to drain fluid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A trocar is placed within a(n) __________...

Question 13

A(n) __________ is a metal rod with a smooth, rounded tip that is placed into a hollow instrument to reduce injury to body tissues during insertion of the instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a metal rod with...

Question 14

Ethyl chloride is an effective local anesthetic that can be used when the physician performs minor surgery with electrical cauterizing equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following forceps are used to grasp tissue and in suturing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adson forceps
B)   Allis tissue forceps
C)   Adson thumb forceps
D)   Toothed tissue forceps
E)   Both A and CF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

These instruments have very sharp hooks.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bayonet forceps
B)   Needle holders
C)   Splinter forceps
D)   Towel forceps (towel clamps) E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   5-0
C)   5
D)   1-0E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Proper preparation of a surgical site removes all organisms from the area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One method of controlling epistaxis is to apply silver nitrate sticks to the bleeder site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

__________ are used to hold tissue away from the surgical incision to better expose the surgical site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are used to hold tissue away...

Exam 49: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

How should instruments be handled after the surgery is complete?

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Proper preparation of a surgical site removes all organisms from the area.

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__________ forceps are available in different lengths and are used to grasp tissue, muscles, or skin surrounding a wound.

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__________ is a procedure in which a body cavity or internal organ (e.g., the uterus) is scraped with a surgical instrument.

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Surgical sponges used to absorb blood and drainage during a surgical procedure do not have to be sterile.

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Which of the following are the strongest nonabsorbable sutures?

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A trocar is placed within a(n) __________ to drain fluid.

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A(n) __________ is a metal rod with a smooth, rounded tip that is placed into a hollow instrument to reduce injury to body tissues during insertion of the instrument.

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Bandage scissors have a pointy, sharp probe tip that is inserted under the bandage to aid removal.

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One method of controlling epistaxis is to apply silver nitrate sticks to the bleeder site.

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Which of the following forceps are used to grasp tissue and in suturing?

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Surgical instruments generally are classified according to use. Which is not a classification for instruments?

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_________ refers to a body cavity or canal that is in its normal open position, such as the trachea remaining open during surgery.

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Opening or widening the circumference of a body orifice (e.g., the cervix) with a surgical instrument is called ___________.

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__________ are used to hold tissue away from the surgical incision to better expose the surgical site.

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These instruments have very sharp hooks.

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Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.

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Which are the largest hemostat forceps?

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The recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments is to

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Ethyl chloride is an effective local anesthetic that can be used when the physician performs minor surgery with electrical cauterizing equipment.

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