Chapter 1: Grasping and Clamping instruments

Question 1

Why are forceps with teeth called Tissue Forceps?

Answer 1

Because of their ability to grasp tissue.

Question 2

Dressing Forceps are used during?

Answer 2

Dressing of wounds.

Question 3

What does Hemostatic Forceps do?

Answer 3

Control bleeding during surgery and are discussed in the next section.

Question 4

Obstetrical Forceps assist in?

Answer 4

Childbirth.

Question 5

Sponge Forceps are used to?

Answer 5

Hold surgical gauze sponges.

Question 6

Towel Forceps are used to?

Answer 6

Hold drape towels correctly in the area of the operation.

Question 7

Hemostats are used in surgical procedures for?

Answer 7

Compressing blood vessels to control bleeding.

Question 8

A Kelly Hemostat is used to?

Answer 8

Clamp small blood vessels.

Question 9

What is the most basic clamp available in virtually all surgical instrument sets?

Answer 9

Kelly Hemostat.

Question 10

Needle Holders are used to?

Answer 10

Hold and pass a suturing needle through tissue.

Question 11

Why the Needle Holders have a vertical groove in the center?

Answer 11

To prevent the needle from slipping.