Exam 32: Surgical Supplies and Instruments

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Describe the proper care of surgical instruments.

Which are the largest hemostat forceps?

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

Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explain the system for identifying suture sizes.

These instruments have very sharp hooks.

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

Choose the smallest diameter of a suture strand.