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Which type of surgical instrument is the most common and resistant to corrosion?
Which type of surgical instrument is the most common and resistant to corrosion?
What is the main function of scalpels in surgery?
What is the main function of scalpels in surgery?
Why is it generally considered poor practice to cut skin with scissors?
Why is it generally considered poor practice to cut skin with scissors?
Which type of surgical instrument is used to handle delicate tissues and has reduced glare from operating lights?
Which type of surgical instrument is used to handle delicate tissues and has reduced glare from operating lights?
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What is an important aspect of surgery that can be quite difficult to obtain in general practice?
What is an important aspect of surgery that can be quite difficult to obtain in general practice?
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Which type of retractors are often placed in pairs at right angles?
Which type of retractors are often placed in pairs at right angles?
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Which type of retractors can gradually retract ribs?
Which type of retractors can gradually retract ribs?
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Which type of retractors are less prone to swivelling due to multiple teeth?
Which type of retractors are less prone to swivelling due to multiple teeth?
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Which type of retractors are used for clamping surgical drapes?
Which type of retractors are used for clamping surgical drapes?
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Which scalpel blade is used for stab incisions into hollow viscera such as the bladder or stomach?
Which scalpel blade is used for stab incisions into hollow viscera such as the bladder or stomach?
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What is the purpose of using a surgical instrument to place scalpel blades on the handle rather than fingers?
What is the purpose of using a surgical instrument to place scalpel blades on the handle rather than fingers?
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Which type of scissors are used to cut sutures?
Which type of scissors are used to cut sutures?
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What is the purpose of tungsten carbide implants in scissors?
What is the purpose of tungsten carbide implants in scissors?
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How are scissors typically held for increased stability?
How are scissors typically held for increased stability?
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Which type of forceps is commonly used for manipulating or moving something out of the way that is not going back into the patient?
Which type of forceps is commonly used for manipulating or moving something out of the way that is not going back into the patient?
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Which type of forceps has a triangular shape at the end with longitudinal striations and is usually used for something going back into the patient?
Which type of forceps has a triangular shape at the end with longitudinal striations and is usually used for something going back into the patient?
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Which type of forceps is commonly used to manipulate bowel and is atraumatic?
Which type of forceps is commonly used to manipulate bowel and is atraumatic?
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Which type of forceps is designed for vascular use and is the least traumatic of the thumb forceps?
Which type of forceps is designed for vascular use and is the least traumatic of the thumb forceps?
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Study Notes
Surgical Instruments
- Stainless steel instruments are the most common and resistant to corrosion.
Scalpels in Surgery
- The main function of scalpels in surgery is to make precise cuts and incisions.
- It's generally considered poor practice to cut skin with scissors as it can cause uneven edges and jagged cuts.
Handling Delicate Tissues
- Non-reflective instruments are used to handle delicate tissues and reduce glare from operating lights.
Surgical Challenges
- Obtaining adequate exposure is an important aspect of surgery that can be quite difficult to obtain in general practice.
Types of Retractors
- Right-angled retractors are often placed in pairs at right angles.
- Rake retractors can gradually retract ribs.
- Toothed retractors are less prone to swiveling due to multiple teeth.
- Self-retaining retractors are used for clamping surgical drapes.
Scalpel Blades
- The #11 scalpel blade is used for stab incisions into hollow viscera such as the bladder or stomach.
- A scalpel handle is used to place scalpel blades on the handle rather than fingers to prevent injury.
Scissors in Surgery
- Suture scissors are used to cut sutures.
- Tungsten carbide implants in scissors improve their durability and cutting ability.
- Scissors are typically held with a pair of fingers in each hole for increased stability.
Types of Forceps
- Thumb forceps are commonly used for manipulating or moving something out of the way that is not going back into the patient.
- Adson forceps have a triangular shape at the end with longitudinal striations and are usually used for something going back into the patient.
- Babcock forceps are commonly used to manipulate bowel and are atraumatic.
- DeBakey forceps are designed for vascular use and are the least traumatic of the thumb forceps.
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Test your knowledge on veterinary needle holders with this informative quiz! Learn about different designs, ratchet mechanisms, and the use of tungsten carbide inserts. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of this essential surgical tool.
