Identifying surgical instruments and instrument sets tested on sterile processing certification exams.
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- What is the primary use of a hemostat?
- To clamp blood vessels and control bleeding during surgery
- Name the instrument used to retract tissue and expose the surgical field.
- Retractor
- What is a Mayo scissors used for?
- Cutting tissue during surgery
- Describe the function of an Allis clamp.
- To grasp and hold tissue without damaging it
- What is the purpose of needle holders in surgery?
- To grasp and manipulate needles during suturing
- Name the instrument used to cut bone during orthopedic procedures.
- Bone saw or oscillating saw
- What does a suction tip do in the operating room?
- Removes blood and fluids from the surgical field
- Describe the use of a Weitlaner retractor.
- A self-retaining retractor used to hold tissue edges open
- What is a periosteal elevator used for?
- To separate periosteum (bone membrane) from bone
- What is the primary function of a forceps?
- To grasp, hold, or manipulate tissue or small objects
- Name the cutting instrument with a single sharp blade on one end.
- Scalpel
- What is an instrument tray or set?
- A standardized collection of instruments grouped for a specific surgical procedure
- Describe what a basic surgical tray contains.
- Instruments for general surgery including scalpels, scissors, forceps, clamps, and retractors
- What instruments are found in an orthopedic set?
- Bone saws, chisels, mallets, drills, and specialized retractors
- Name the sterilization method that uses high temperature and pressure.
- Autoclaving (steam sterilization)