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Smooth Plane Forceps are used to hold tissues and organs, and for dressing ______.
wounds
Tooth Forceps have a teeth-like structure that prevents ______.
slipping
Hemostats are primarily used to stop bleeding by clamping ______.
blood vessels
Mosquito hemostats are designed for clamping ______ blood vessels.
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Different types of surgical forceps are designed for general tissue handling, grasping delicate tissue like ______, and precise blood vessel clamping.
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The ______ is used to hold the surgical drapes in place during an operation.
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The instrument known as the ______ has a groove on the top surface.
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B.P. Blades come in two types, No. ______ and No. 4.
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The blade numbers of B.P. Blades range from ______ to 24.
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The ______ has a sharp pointed tip.
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Study Notes
Surgical Instruments
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Plane Forceps: Used to hold tissues and organs, and for dressing wounds.
- Smooth Plane Forceps: No teeth, used for general tissue handling.
- Tooth Forceps: Used to grasp soft tissues and skin, teeth prevent slipping.
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Hemostats or Artery Forceps: Have transverse grooves at their tips.
- Used to stop bleeding by clamping blood vessels.
- Mosquito hemostats are smaller, used for smaller blood vessels.
Towel Clamp
- Has a sharp (pointed) tip.
- Used to hold surgical drapes in place during an operation.
Groove Director
- Has a groove (long slit) on the top surface.
- Used to cut tissues with surgical scalpels or scissors, preventing damage to underlying tissue.
B.P. Blades & Handle
- Comes in two types: No. 3 and No. 4.
- Blade numbers range from 10 to 24, handle numbers range from 3 to 4.
- Used for cutting tissues during surgery.
- Specific blade numbers fit into corresponding handles.
- Some blades have a sharp-blunt tip design, indicating dual-purpose functionality.
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Description
This quiz covers various surgical instruments, including types of forceps, hemostats, towel clamps, groove directors, and B.P. blades. Learn about their specific uses and characteristics in surgical procedures. Enhance your understanding of essential tools in the operating room.
