Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of a suture is to ho

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. 
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.

Question 3

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

Question 4

These instruments have very sharp hooks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bayonet forceps 
B)  Needle holders 
C)  Splinter forceps 
D)  Towel forceps (towel clamps) 
A)  Bayonet forceps 
B)  Needle holders 
C)  Splinter forceps 
D)  Towel forceps (towel clamps)

Question 5

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

Question 6

Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Mosquito
Mosquito forceps are

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

dilation
Opening or widening t

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

____________, 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

Ratchets
Ratchets, which resem

Question 12

Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  5-0 
C)  5 
D)  1-0 
A)  0 
B)  5-0 
C)  5 
D)  1-0

Question 13

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 14

Which are the largest hemostat forceps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mosquito forceps 
B)  Crile forceps 
C)  Kelly forceps 
D)  Curved forceps 
A)  Mosquito forceps 
B)  Crile forceps 
C)  Kelly forceps 
D)  Curved forceps

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Placenta forceps are used to remove tissue from the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

cannula
A trocar is

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
• Ste

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Schroeder Uterine Tenaculum Fo

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Silver nitrate (AgNO3) 
B)  Ethyl chloride 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Formalin 
A)  Silver nitrate (AgNO3) 
B)  Ethyl chloride 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Formalin

Exam 49: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

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

How should instruments be handled after the surgery is complete?

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

These instruments have very sharp hooks.

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

Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours.

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

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

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

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

____________, 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.

Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.

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

Which are the largest hemostat forceps?

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

Placenta forceps are used to remove tissue from the uterus.

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

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

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

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

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