Surgical Instruments

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Which of the following instruments is specifically designed for grasping and holding delicate tissues during surgical procedures?

  • Bandage scissors
  • Bone curette
  • Adson tissue forceps (correct)
  • Balfour retractor

A surgeon needs to retract the edges of a deep abdominal incision. Which of the following retractors would be most suitable?

  • Mosquito forceps
  • Iris scissor
  • Balfour retractor (correct)
  • Towel clip

What is the primary purpose of a Gigli wire in a surgical setting?

  • Cutting bone (correct)
  • Retracting skin edges
  • Clamping blood vessels
  • Suturing delicate tissues

In a gynecological procedure, which instrument is used to visualize the cervix and vaginal walls?

<p>Vaginal speculum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A surgeon requires an instrument to grasp the uterus during a hysterectomy. Which of the following forceps would be most appropriate?

<p>Babcock Forceps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a surgical procedure, the surgical team needs to precisely control and manipulate a needle while suturing. Which instrument is specifically designed for this purpose?

<p>Needle holder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instruments is specifically designed to incise the amniotic sac during labor?

<p>Amniotome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A surgeon needs to clamp a small blood vessel to control bleeding during a delicate surgery. Which of the following would be the most appropriate instrument?

<p>Mosquito forceps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the instrument labeled as "Bone Curette"?

<p>Removing bone tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is preparing a tray for wound closure and requires an instrument to remove surgical staples. Which of the following should they include?

<p>Surgical Skin Staple Remover (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scissors is designed for cutting heavy tissues and is commonly used in hysterectomies?

<p>Mayo scissor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an exploratory laparotomy, a surgeon requires an instrument to grasp and retract organs for better visualization. Which instrument would be most suitable?

<p>Bay Richardson Retractor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of intravenous equipment is most likely used to administer large volumes of fluid or blood quickly?

<p>Macroset (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a straight catheter be most appropriate?

<p>Intermittent urinary catheterization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A surgeon needs to grasp and hold tissue firmly during a procedure. Which of the following forceps is designed to provide a strong grip?

<p>Allis Forceps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a surgical procedure on the intestine, the surgeon requires an atraumatic clamp to temporarily occlude the bowel lumen. Which of the following forceps is most appropriate?

<p>Doyen Forceps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After completing a surgical procedure, the team needs to secure the sterile drapes to the patient to maintain sterility. Which of the following instruments is specifically designed for this purpose?

<p>Towel Clip (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scissors is most suitable for delicate dissection and cutting fine tissues?

<p>Iris scissor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a surgical procedure, the surgeon needs a strong clamp to occlude a major blood vessel. Which of the following forceps provides the strongest grip for this purpose?

<p>Criles Forceps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical function of a Heaney Forceps during a surgical procedure?

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Flashcards

Forceps

A surgical instrument used to hold or grasp tissues or objects during medical procedures.

Scissor

A surgical instrument with sharp edges used to cut tissues or materials during surgery.

Retractor

A surgical instrument used to retract or hold back tissues or organs to provide better access to the surgical site.

Speculum

A surgical instrument used to explore or dilate body cavities or orifices.

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Towel clip

Used to pull the uterus through the incision.

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Amniotome

Instrument used to cut a structure, especially fetal membranes.

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Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the body to withdraw or introduce fluids.

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Bone Curette

Surgical instrument to remove bone chips

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Tissue Forceps

A surgical instrument for grasping delicate tissue

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Needle Holder

For holding the needle during suturing.

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Study Notes

  • Surgical instruments are presented

Forceps

  • Allis Forcep
  • Babcock Forcep
  • Crile Forcep
  • Doyen Forcep
  • Heaney Forcep
  • Kelly Forcep
  • Kocher Forcep
  • Ochsner Forcep
  • Pennington Forcep
  • Randall Forcep
  • Thumb Forcep
  • Tissue Forcep
  • Adson Forcep
  • Mosquito Forcep

Retractors

  • Balfour Retractor
  • Richardson Retractor
  • Deaver Retractor

Curettes

  • Vaginal Curette
  • Bone Curette

Scissors

  • Bandage Scissor
  • Mayo Scissor
  • Metzembaum Scissor
  • Iris Scissor

Other instruments

  • Gigli Wire
  • Vagina Speculum
  • Amniotome
  • Braun Elevator/Depressor
  • Straight Catheter
  • Surgical Skin Stapler
  • Surgical Skin Stapler Remover
  • Microdrip IV set
  • Macrodrip IV Set
  • Blood Transfusion Set
  • Blade Holder
  • Needle Holder
  • Towel Clip
  • Tenaculum

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