Surgical Instruments Quiz

A surgeon requires an instrument to retract and view the anus and rectum during a procedure. Which of the following instruments is MOST appropriate?

During a colorectal surgery, the surgeon needs to apply a circumferential strand of suture. Which instrument would be MOST appropriate for this task?

A surgeon is performing a bowel anastomosis. Which stapling instrument is BEST suited for this procedure?

Which of the following instruments is designed for single-patient use?

A surgical team requires a device for closing a skin incision after a procedure. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate choice?

During an esophagectomy, the surgeon needs to apply a purse-string suture around the esophageal stump prior to invagination. Which of the following instruments would they MOST likely use?

A surgeon is performing a low anterior resection and needs to create a circular anastomosis between two segments of the colon. Which instrument would be MOST appropriate?

What is the primary difference between a regular width and a wide width skin stapler?

Which color designation on the flashcards would indicate an instrument commonly used in laparoscopic surgery?

In the 'Category Grouping' activity, what is the initial orientation of the flashcards when dealt?

What is the primary goal emphasized when using the surgical instrument flashcards for study?

If a flashcard has a green strip along the top border, in which surgical specialty would the instrument most likely be used?

Besides physical flashcards, what additional resource is available for interactive study?

In the activity described, what do the folded papers represent when drawn?

What information is available to help differentiate instruments?

Where can additional information be found on the flashcards to aid learning?

A surgeon requires an instrument to grasp the skin layer during wound closure. Which forceps would be MOST appropriate?

Which type of forceps is best suited for grasping delicate tissues during surgery?

A surgical technician is asked to provide an instrument for applying dressings to a wound site. Which forceps could be used?

Which of the following forceps is also known as 'rat-tooth forceps'?

If a surgeon requires an atraumatic instrument to hold tissue, which forceps would be MOST appropriate?

Which instrument could be described as having serrated tips?

Which of the following forceps is also referred to as Adson-Brown forceps?

Which of the following is the most likely to be used to grasp skin?

A surgeon needs to make a precise incision in a small, delicate area. Which scalpel handle and blade combination would be MOST appropriate?

A surgical resident is preparing to close a large abdominal incision and needs to cut through a thick layer of tissue. Which scalpel handle and blade combination is BEST suited for this task?

Which blade sizes are compatible with the #3 scalpel handle?

If a surgeon prefers a thinner handle for better control in a confined surgical space, which scalpel handle would be MOST appropriate?

When making an initial skin incision, which blade is MOST commonly used?

A surgeon is using a #4 scalpel handle. Which set of blades is designed to fit this handle?

What is the common alias for all the listed scalpel handles?

In which surgical scenario would a #3 scalpel handle with a #15 blade be MOST appropriate?

A surgeon requires an instrument for blunt tissue dissection and to absorb small amounts of fluid during a procedure. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate?

The surgical team needs to irrigate a deep wound with a large volume of sterile saline. Which syringe would be BEST suited for this purpose, allowing for efficient and controlled delivery of the irrigant?

During a delicate surgical procedure, a surgeon needs to precisely control the force of irrigation. Which syringe offers the BEST control for this purpose?

In the delivery room, a newborn is experiencing respiratory distress due to excessive mucus in their nasal passages. Which instrument would be MOST appropriate to gently remove the mucus?

What is a key feature that differentiates peanuts (kitners) from other surgical instruments?

A surgeon requires a syringe for wound irrigation but needs one that can also administer medication with precise control. Which of the following syringes would be the MOST suitable choice?

What characteristic of the bulb syringe makes it appropriate for use on delicate structures?

Which of the following instruments is LEAST likely to be used for irrigation purposes?

A surgeon is performing a hand surgery and needs to cauterize fine vessels. Which instrument would be most appropriate?

Which of the listed instruments uses argon gas as part of its function?

A surgeon requires an instrument to attach bipolar cautery forceps to an electrosurgical power unit. Which of the following is required?

Which instrument is designed for single-patient use?

A surgeon is working to achieve hemostasis during a procedure and chooses to use an Argon Beam Coagulator. What is the primary function of this instrument?

What is the expected shelf life of a handheld cautery?

During a delicate surgical procedure, a surgeon needs to cauterize very small blood vessels with precision. Which instrument is best suited for this purpose due to its delicate, narrow tips?

If a surgical team needs to evacuate a subungual hematoma, which of the instruments listed is indicated for this?