Surgical Assisting and Minor Surgery Flashcards
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Which instrument is primarily used for grasping and holding tissue during minor surgery?
Answer: Tissue forceps
Tissue forceps are designed to grasp and stabilize tissue.
A hemostat is most commonly used to:
Answer: Clamp blood vessels to control bleeding
Hemostats clamp vessels to achieve hemostasis during surgery.
Which scissors have one blunt and one sharp tip and are used to cut tissue?
Answer: Mayo scissors
Mayo scissors are heavy tissue-cutting scissors used in minor surgery.
The ratchet on a needle holder is used to:
Answer: Lock the needle securely in place
The locking ratchet holds the suture needle firmly while suturing.
Which instrument is used to hold back the edges of an incision for better visibility?
Answer: Retractor
Retractors hold tissue edges apart to expose the surgical site.
A curette is most appropriately used to:
Answer: Scrape tissue or remove material from a cavity
A curette has a scoop-shaped tip for scraping tissue or debris.
Toothed (serrated) tissue forceps are preferred over smooth forceps when:
Answer: A firmer grip on tough tissue is needed
Teeth provide a secure grip on tougher tissue without crushing it excessively.