Instruments & Equipment Management Flashcards

Which instrument is used to grasp and hold tissue during dissection?

Answer: Tissue forceps

Tissue forceps are designed to grasp and hold tissue securely during surgical dissection.

The Bookwalter retractor system is best classified as which type of retractor?

Answer: Self-retaining retractor

The Bookwalter is a self-retaining ring retractor system that holds itself in place without manual assistance.

Which suture needle shape is most appropriate for suturing in deep, confined spaces?

Answer: ½ circle needle

A ½ circle needle provides the greatest arc for rotating in tight, deep cavities where space is limited.

What is the primary purpose of a trocar in laparoscopic surgery?

Answer: To provide port access into a body cavity

A trocar is a pointed instrument inserted through the body wall to establish a port for laparoscopic instruments.

Which clamp is specifically designed to occlude intestinal contents without crushing the bowel?

Answer: Allen clamp

The Allen intestinal clamp has atraumatic jaws designed to occlude the bowel lumen without causing crushing injury.

What does the term 'fenestrated' describe when referring to surgical drapes?

Answer: An opening cut in the drape for the operative site

A fenestrated drape has a pre-cut opening (fenestration) that exposes only the operative site while maintaining a sterile field around it.

During the instrument count, when should the first count be performed?

Answer: Before the procedure begins and before items are added to the sterile field

The initial count is performed before the procedure begins to establish a baseline before any instruments are introduced to the field.