Surgical Instruments

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A tool used to make a small incision during surgery is called a _______ (7 letters).

scalpel

The instrument used to hold back tissues during surgery is called a _______ (6 letters).

retractor

A _______ is used to stop bleeding by clamping blood vessels during surgery (9 letters).

hemostat

The _______ is a tool used to examine the inside of the body, such as the lungs or stomach (8 letters).

<p>endoscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used for suturing or stitching tissues together after surgery (7 letters).

<p>suture</p> Signup and view all the answers

The instrument used for cutting bones during orthopedic surgeries is called a _______ (8 letters).

<p>bone saw</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used in surgery to remove or sample tissues for biopsy (6 letters).

<p>biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is a medical instrument used for measuring blood pressure (9 letters).

<p>sphygmomanometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is a device used to remove fluids from a body cavity (8 letters).

<p>aspirator</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used to clean and disinfect surgical instruments (10 letters).

<p>Sterilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used during eye surgery to remove the lens (9 letters).

<p>phacoemulsifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is a handheld, pen-shaped device used for cutting and cauterizing tissue during surgery, with a wire loop at the tip that delivers an electrical current (7 letters).

<p>cautery</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is a non-invasive medical device used to monitor a patient’s oxygen saturation (Spo2) and pulse rate (9 letters).

<p>Pulse oximeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used to enlarge small spaces such as veins (7 letters).

<p>Dilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used to provide artificial breathing assistance to patients who are unable to breathe on their own or are under anesthesia during surgery (14 letters).

<p>Ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is a curved, needle-like surgical instrument used to grasp and manipulate tissues, often in delicate procedures (6 letters).

<p>Probe</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is a device used to draw fluids from the body, or to draw air and liquid in order to create a vacuum (6 letters).

<p>Suction</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used to dissect soft tissues like muscles and organs (8 letters).

<p>Dissector</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used to apply an electrical current during surgery to coagulate tissue and stop bleeding (12 letters).

<p>electrocautery</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is used to amplify sounds (11 letters).

<p>Stethoscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Scalpel

A scalpel is a surgical instrument used for making small incisions.

Retractor

A retractor is a surgical instrument used to hold back tissues or organs to expose the surgical site.

Hemostat

A hemostat is a hinged instrument used to stop bleeding by clamping blood vessels.

Endoscope

An endoscope is a medical instrument used to examine the interior of a body cavity or organ.

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Needle

A needle is used for suturing or stitching tissues together after surgery or to administer injections.

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Saw

A saw is an instrument used for cutting bones during orthopedic surgeries.

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Forceps

A forceps is used in surgery to grasp, manipulate, or remove tissues or foreign bodies.

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Sphygmomanometer

A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure blood pressure.

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Aspirator

A aspirator is a device used to remove fluids from a body cavity.

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Autoclave

An autoclave is a device used to sterilize surgical instruments and other materials.

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Study Notes

  • Scalpel makes small incisions during surgery.
  • Retractor holds back tissues during surgery.
  • Hemostat stops bleeding by clamping blood vessels during surgery.
  • Endoscope examines the inside of the body, such as the lungs or stomach.
  • Forceps are for suturing or stitching tissues together after surgery.
  • Osteotome cuts bones during orthopedic surgeries.
  • Biopsy removes or samples tissues for biopsy.
  • Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure.
  • Aspiratorremoves fluids from a body cavity.
  • Autoclave cleans and disinfect surgical instruments.

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