Ch. 10 questions
Tungsten carbide scissor blades hold a sharp edge longer than stainless steel blades. T or F
True
An osteotome is A. Used to cut or shave bone B. A retractor C. Hemostatic forceps D. Used to dissect soft tissue
A.
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approx ___ around the instrument A. 1.5 times B. 2 times C. 2.5 times D. 3 times
A.
The purpose of a suction stylet is to A. Unclog the suction during surgery B. Clean the suction in the decontamination area C. Facilitate the sterilization process D. Provide a measuring guide for the surgeon
A.
To properly test the sharpness of scissors four inches or less, use A. Yellow test material B. Red test material C. An index card D. Orange test material
A.
The best way to clean a suction lumen is A. Using running warm water B. Using the proper sized brush C. Soaking in an enzyme solution for 3 min D. Using the appropriate stylet
B.
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by A. Black handles B. Silver handles C. Gold handles D. The letters TC
C.
Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using A. Tissue paper B. Plastic dowel rod C. Rubber testing material D. An index card
D.
Because they are mild cleaners, dish soaps are the cleaners of choice for surgical instruments. T or F
False
Double-action rongeurs should be tested for sharpness using tissue paper. T or F
False
Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish. T or F
False
Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw needle holders. T or F
False
The part of a hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called a box lock. T or F
False
After applying instrument identification tape, instruments should be autoclaved to help the tape bond to the instrument. T or F
True
During instrument manufacturer the process of passivation helps build a protective chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface. T or F
True
Laser etching is an acceptable method for marking instruments. T or F
True
Microgrind, or Supercut Scissors are usually identified with a black handle. T or F
True
The place where the 2 parts of a ring handled instrument meet and pivot is called a box lock. T or F
True
Tissue forceps have teeth and dressing forceps have serrations. T or F
True
Tissue forceps have teeth. T or F
True
