Exam 49: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

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

Suture scissors have a beak or hook tip that can slide under the suture for removal.

Which solution is typically used to preserve excised tissue for specimens?

Which of the following ophthalmologic and otolaryngologic instruments is used to remove foreign bodies or polyps?

Which of these anesthetic agents is injected into subcutaneous tissue, resulting in temporary cessation of feeling at the site of the injection?

Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a vapocoolant to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures.

The physician may spray a topical anesthetic (e.g., Exactacain) on a surgical site before injecting a local anesthetic.

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

After instruments have been immersed in a chemical sterilizing agent, they should be rinsed with sterile water.

Epinephrine may be included in local anesthetics because of its vasodilating effect.

__________________________ are used to hold tissue while a tissue specimen is obtained or to lift the cervix to view the fornix.

Describe the proper care of surgical instruments.

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

List and explain the purpose of at least four supplies that may be used in a minor surgical procedure.

___________ forceps are small (4 inches) and are used to clamp small blood vessels or tissues.

A(n) __________ surgical needle comes packaged with the suture material attached to the needle.

Ratchets are used to lock an instrument into position.

Explain the system for identifying suture sizes.