Chpt 10 Quiz/Test Flashcards
Micro grind or supercut scissors are usually identified with a black handle.
True
Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw need holders
False
This place where the two parts of a ring handled instrument meet and pivot is called the box lock
True
Instruments are best treated to give their surface a mirror finish
False
Tissue forceps have teeth
True
During instrument manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface
True
The part of a hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called the box lock
False
After applying instrument id tape instruments should be autoclaved to help the tape bond to the instrument
True
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately ___ around the instrument
1.5
An osteotome is used to
Cut or shave bone
The purpose of a suction stylet is to
Unclog the suction during surgery
Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using
An index card
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
Gold handles
The best way to clean a suction lumen is
Using the proper sized brush
To properly test the sharpness of scissors four inches or less use
Yellow test material