Question 1

Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bayonet forceps
B)  Littauer stitch or suture scissors
C)  Probe tip
D)  Needle holdersE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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 4

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) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A probe is used to search for foreign objects in a wound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the general purpose of sutures.What characteristics should they have?

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of a suture is to ho...

Question 7

A(n) ________ is a metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle, or tube to clear the equipment of secretions or to help pass it into a body orifice.

Accepted Answer

stylus
A stylus is a metal pro...

Question 8

A(n) __________ drain may be placed in a wound at the end of a surgical procedure to drain excess fluid from the site.

Accepted Answer

Penrose
A Penrose drain may be...

Question 9

Which of the following is a smooth-tipped instrument that is used to insert packing into or remove objects from the nose and ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bayonet forceps
B)  Nasal speculum
C)  Splinter forceps
D)  All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A trocar is used to dilate or open a body orifice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The medical term for cutting tissue with a surgical instrument is _________.

Accepted Answer

dissection
The medic...

Question 12

A localized collection of pus that causes tissue destruction is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

abscess
A localized ...

Question 13

Ratchets are used to lock an instrument into position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sterile technique does not have to be followed in the preparation of a site for surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the proper care of surgical instruments.

Accepted Answer

Surgical instruments are expensive and m...

Question 17

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

obturator
An obturator is a me...

Question 18

Nasal packing material that is used to treat epistaxis should be coated with ___________ to prevent trauma to the site during removal.

Accepted Answer

Vaseline
petroleum jelly
Nasal...

Question 19

Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.

Accepted Answer

A)  0
B)  5-0
C)  5
D)  1-0E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Explain the system for identifying suture gauges.

Accepted Answer

Suture materials range in size, with sma...

Exam 56: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Describe the proper care of surgical instruments.

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

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A(n) __________ drain may be placed in a wound at the end of a surgical procedure to drain excess fluid from the site.

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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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A trocar is used to dilate or open a body orifice.

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The medical term for cutting tissue with a surgical instrument is _________.

Correct AnswerverifieddissectionThe medic...View AnswerShow Answer

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.

Correct AnswerverifiedobturatorAn obturator is a me...View AnswerShow Answer

Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.

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Describe the general purpose of sutures.What characteristics should they have?

Correct AnswerverifiedThe primary purpose of a suture is to ho...View AnswerShow Answer

Sterile technique does not have to be followed in the preparation of a site for surgery.

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A(n) ________ is a metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle, or tube to clear the equipment of secretions or to help pass it into a body orifice.

Correct AnswerverifiedstylusA stylus is a metal pro...View AnswerShow Answer

Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity.

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This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.

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Which of the following is a smooth-tipped instrument that is used to insert packing into or remove objects from the nose and ear?

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Explain the system for identifying suture gauges.

Correct AnswerverifiedSuture materials range in size, with sma...View AnswerShow Answer

Nasal packing material that is used to treat epistaxis should be coated with ___________ to prevent trauma to the site during removal.

Correct AnswerverifiedVaselinepetroleum jellyNasal...View AnswerShow Answer

A localized collection of pus that causes tissue destruction is called a(n) __________.

Correct AnswerverifiedabscessA localized ...View AnswerShow Answer

A probe is used to search for foreign objects in a wound.

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Ratchets are used to lock an instrument into position.

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Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed.

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