Exam 49: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

The recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments is to

Which of the following are the strongest nonabsorbable sutures?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ratchets are used to lock an instrument into position.

Match the Littauer scissors with the appropriate description and/or function. (Select all that apply.)

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

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.

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

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