18 Questions
What is the purpose of a Water Seal Chest tube device?
To utilize air to displace fluid
Which type of motion does an oscillating saw use?
Side to side
What gas does a laparoscopic insufflator use?
Carbon Dioxide
Which dressing is used to secure a splint dressing on an extremity?
Kerlix, coban, ace wrap
What is the purpose of Telfa or Adaptic distal joint?
To provide a nonadherent layer that is painless when removed
What does a Montgomery strap secure?
Dressings when a digit is involved
What is the usual number of Raytec sponges in a pack according to the text?
10
Which type of sponge may be moistened with saline, according to the text?
Tonsil sponge
What is the main purpose of a rigid dressing according to the text?
Preventing unidirectional movement
Where are Patties/Cottonoids sponges typically used according to the description in the text?
On large incisions
What is the function of an occlusive dressing as described in the text?
Providing an airtight and watertight seal
Wet-to-dry gauze dressings function by:
Drawing secretions from the wound by wicking action
What is an advantage of nonwoven fabrics in surgical drapes?
Prevent airborne particles from entering the surgical wound
What is a disadvantage of woven fabrics in surgical drapes?
Need to be washed, folded, inspected, and sterilized after each use
What type of drape has small plastic drapes with openings surrounded by an adhesive backing?
Isolation drape
Which type of drape has openings for exposure of the incision area?
Incise drape
What is a feature of a split drape?
"U" shape with one end open down the center
What is the purpose of stockinette in surgical drapes?
Stretchable gauze tubes to cover extremities
This quiz tests your knowledge on types of surgical sponges, including Laparotomy sponges, Raytec sponges, and Neurosurgical sponges. Questions cover the names of the sponges, the usual number in a pack, and where they are used on the field.
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