Surgical Instruments and Procedures Quiz

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What is the purpose of surgical clips in occluding blood vessels or other hollow structures?

To coagulate and cut through tissue
To prevent fogging on the telescope lens
To replace traditional sutures in procedures (correct)
To hold the telescope without causing damage

What is the effect of temperature difference when a telescope is introduced into the body?

It creates crystals on the telescope lens
It prevents damage to the telescope
It leads to coagulation and cutting through tissue
It causes fogging on the telescope lens (correct)

In open surgery, how is the procedure performed?

Directly on tissues without an incision
With a smaller incision and an interface
Without using any instruments
With a larger incision and an interface (correct)

What is the purpose of insufflation in surgical procedures?

To fill cavities with carbon dioxide gas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct distance that the back table should be placed from nonsterile equipment?

6 to 12 inches (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the Mayo stand hold during a surgical procedure?

All instruments, regardless of necessity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is used to drape a Mayo stand during setup?

Sterile half sheet (D) Signup and view all the answers

For which surgical procedures is a subcostal incision commonly used?

Spleen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are Babcock forceps commonly used for?

Grasping delicate structures like fallopian tubes (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is the organization of the Mayo stand and back table typically done?

After the scrub person dons gown and gloves (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the back table during a surgical procedure?

To hold items that are used infrequently during the surgical procedure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for inflammation of the gallbladder?

Cholecystitis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of surgical clips?

Surgical clips are used to close off blood vessels or other hollow structures, replacing traditional sutures.

What causes fogging on a telescope lens?

Temperature differences between the telescope and the body cause condensation, making the lens foggy.

How is open surgery performed?

Open surgery is performed through a larger incision, allowing the surgeon to directly visualize and work on the affected area.

What is insufflation?

Insufflation is the process of filling body cavities with carbon dioxide gas, which expands the cavity for better visualization and access during surgery.