Question 1

Which antiseptic is the most effective for a surgical hand scrub or patient skin preparation for surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrogen peroxide 
B)  Hibiclens 
C)  Isopropyl alcohol 
D)  Povidone-iodine 
E)  B and D 
A)  Hydrogen peroxide 
B)  Hibiclens 
C)  Isopropyl alcohol 
D)  Povidone-iodine 
E)  B and D E

Question 2

Research indicates that chlorhexidine topical (Hibiclens), Triseptin, gluconate products (Triseptin or Hibiclens), and povidone-iodine (Betadine) are safe and effective antiseptics. Research also shows that the use of an alcohol-based hand rub is not as effective as an extensive surgical scrub done before sterile gloves are applied to limit bacterial contamination of the hands during a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of a suture is to hold the edges of a wound together until natural healing occurs. A suture may also be used as a ligature, which is a strand of suture material used to tie off a blood vessel or to strangulate tissue. If a ligature is used to tie off an internal tubular structure, it must be permanent or must last long enough for the structure itself to disintegrate. The ideal suture material:
•Must be easy to handle and must make a secure knot
•Must not induce a localized tissue reaction and must be nonallergenic
•Must have adequate strength without cutting through tissue
•Must be a material that can be sterilized

Question 4

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

Question 5

This instrument has a fine tip for retrieval of foreign objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal speculum 
B)  Splinter forceps 
C)  Needle holder 
D)  Littauer stitch or suture scissors 
A)  Nasal speculum 
B)  Splinter forceps 
C)  Needle holder 
D)  Littauer stitch or suture scissors

Question 6

Which of the following catheters is designed to allow it to navigate past obstructions in the urinary tract, such as a swollen prostate in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foley Catheter with Inflated Balloon 
B)  Red Robinson Catheter 
C)  Coude Tip Catheter 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Foley Catheter with Inflated Balloon 
B)  Red Robinson Catheter 
C)  Coude Tip Catheter 
D)  Both A and B

Question 7

Which of the following is used as a diluent for medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single one-time use vials of sterile water 
B)  0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP single-dose vial 
C)  Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP multiple-dose vial 
D)  0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP 
A)  Single one-time use vials of sterile water 
B)  0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP single-dose vial 
C)  Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP multiple-dose vial 
D)  0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP

Question 8

____________, which resemble gears, have three or more positions and are located just below the ring handle of an instrument so that the instrument can be locked in a particular position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________, which resemble gears, have three or...

Question 9

Local anesthetics with epinephrine are not recommended for use in suturing a finger laceration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The ridged teeth on the inner surface of the tip of some instruments are called __________. They help prevent tissue from slipping out of the jaws of the instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ridged teeth on the inner surface...

Question 11

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

The answer of A(n) ________ is a metal probe that...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Hydrogen peroxide is the preferred antiseptic for skin preparation before surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 holders 
A)  Bayonet forceps 
B)  Littauer stitch or suture scissors 
C)  Probe tip 
D)  Needle holders

Question 15

Placenta forceps are used to remove tissue from the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sterile ________ forceps are used to arrange items on a sterile tray.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sterile ________ forceps are used to arrange...

Question 18

The jaws of this instrument are shorter and look stronger than hemostat jaws.

Accepted Answer

A)  Needle holder 
B)  Bayonet forceps 
C)  Splinter forceps 
D)  Towel forceps (towel clamp) 
A)  Needle holder 
B)  Bayonet forceps 
C)  Splinter forceps 
D)  Towel forceps (towel clamp)

Question 19

Which of the following gynecologic instruments is used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sims Uterine Curette 
B)  Endocervical Curette 
C)  Schroeder Uterine Tenaculum Forceps 
D)  Schroeder Uterine Vulsellum Forceps 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Sims Uterine Curette 
B)  Endocervical Curette 
C)  Schroeder Uterine Tenaculum Forceps 
D)  Schroeder Uterine Vulsellum Forceps 
E)  Both A and B

Question 20

These instruments have valves that can be spread to facilitate viewing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Splinter forceps 
B)  Bayonet forceps 
C)  Nasal specula 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Splinter forceps 
B)  Bayonet forceps 
C)  Nasal specula 
D)  None of the above

Exam 49: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Which antiseptic is the most effective for a surgical hand scrub or patient skin preparation for surgery?

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

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

This instrument has a fine tip for retrieval of foreign objects.

Which of the following catheters is designed to allow it to navigate past obstructions in the urinary tract, such as a swollen prostate in men?

Which of the following is used as a diluent for medications?

____________, which resemble gears, have three or more positions and are located just below the ring handle of an instrument so that the instrument can be locked in a particular position.

Local anesthetics with epinephrine are not recommended for use in suturing a finger laceration.

The ridged teeth on the inner surface of the tip of some instruments are called __________. They help prevent tissue from slipping out of the jaws of the instrument.

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.

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

Hydrogen peroxide is the preferred antiseptic for skin preparation before surgery.

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

Placenta forceps are used to remove tissue from the uterus.

Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours.

Sterile ________ forceps are used to arrange items on a sterile tray.

The jaws of this instrument are shorter and look stronger than hemostat jaws.

Which of the following gynecologic instruments is used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue?

These instruments have valves that can be spread to facilitate viewing.

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