Chapter 10 (Notes)

Question 1

Most high-quality forgings come from mills in ______

Answer 1

Germany

Question 2

The final heating procedure of the assembly process

Answer 2

Tempering

Question 3

The removal of iron content on the outside layer of the instrument helps build a protective outside layer of_________.

Answer 3

Chromium Oxide

Question 4

A typical manufacturing cycle usually takes ___________.

Answer 4

Six weeks

Question 5

Two type of Needler Jaws

Answer 5

Stainless steel jaws (Cannot be repaired, or have the serrations replaced after they wear out. 1-2yr use)

Tungsten carbide jaws (Most popular w gold rings. They are harder and last longer, grip the needle more firmly and can be replaced.)

Question 6

Needle Holders Nicknames

Answer 6

Needler Drivers, Diamond Jaws, and Gold Handles

Question 7

Two most common needle holder designs

Answer 7

Mayo-Hegar and Crile-Wood

Question 8

Nicknames for Tissue forceps

Answer 8

Rat tooth, brown forceps and pickups

Question 9

Nicknames for Dressing forceps

Answer 9

Smooth forceps and plain forceps

Question 10

Common names for suction devices

Answer 10

Baron and Frazier suction tubes

Question 11

Acid-base etching

Answer 11

Uses a stencil, solutions and electricity to mark stainless steel.

Question 12

Heat-fused nylon

Answer 12

Powder-coating process that leaves a thin layer of colored nylon on the instrument. Referred to as “dipping” and is typically done in a repair facility.