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Why did the advent of stainless steel surgical instruments put an end to the crafting of surgical instruments out of wood or decorative materials?
Why did the advent of stainless steel surgical instruments put an end to the crafting of surgical instruments out of wood or decorative materials?
- Because wooden and decorative materials could not withstand the heat of steam sterilization. (correct)
- Because stainless steel instruments are more cost-effective than wooden or decorative instruments.
- Because stainless steel instruments are more visually appealing than wooden or decorative instruments.
- Because stainless steel instruments are easier to manufacture than wooden or decorative instruments.
What challenge did chrome and nickel plating offer a partial solution to in the late 1800s?
What challenge did chrome and nickel plating offer a partial solution to in the late 1800s?
- Manufacturing of surgical instruments
- Sterilization of surgical instruments
- Corrosion of steel instruments (correct)
- Improving the precision of surgical instruments
Why is stainless steel ideally suited for the surgical suite?
Why is stainless steel ideally suited for the surgical suite?
- Because it is resistant to rust, can be honed to an extremely sharp edge, and can be hardened. (correct)
- Because it is cost-effective and readily available.
- Because it is highly malleable and can be easily manipulated into different shapes.
- Because it is visually appealing to surgeons and patients.
How long can instruments made of stainless steel last with proper care and handling?
How long can instruments made of stainless steel last with proper care and handling?
What is the ultimate goal for those working in the surgical arena, central service supply, instrument manufacturing, or the healthcare field in general?
What is the ultimate goal for those working in the surgical arena, central service supply, instrument manufacturing, or the healthcare field in general?
What did the FDA emphasize in its final guidance on reprocessing reusable medical devices?
What did the FDA emphasize in its final guidance on reprocessing reusable medical devices?
What is the movement toward the use of disposable instruments aimed at achieving?
What is the movement toward the use of disposable instruments aimed at achieving?
What is the main responsibility of instrument manufacturers according to the text?
What is the main responsibility of instrument manufacturers according to the text?
What is one advantage of single-use instruments over multi-use counterparts?
What is one advantage of single-use instruments over multi-use counterparts?
How do single-use instruments contribute to patient safety?
How do single-use instruments contribute to patient safety?
Which aspect of surgical instrument history does the guideline provide information about?
Which aspect of surgical instrument history does the guideline provide information about?
What sets humankind apart, according to the text?
What sets humankind apart, according to the text?
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