Common Tools/Devices

Question 1

Cardioverter/Defibrillator

Answer 1

Used to correct arrhythmias of the heart by inducing a shock. An AED is an automated external defibrillator

Question 2

Holster Monitor

Answer 2

A type of ambulatory electrocardiography device, a portable device for cardiac monitoring.

Question 3

Sphygmomanometer

Answer 3

An instrument used for measuring pressure blood pressure in an artery.

Question 4

Stethoscope

Answer 4

An instrument used to listen to sounds in our body.

Question 5

Nail Nipper

Answer 5

A handheld device used to trim thickened and dystrophic toenails.

Question 6

Tissue Nipper

Answer 6

A handheld device used for debridement, removing necrotic/dead tissue from wounds/ulcers

Question 7

Anvil / Ingrown Nail Splitter

Answer 7

A handheld device used to split the toenail in order to remove the ingrown potions of the nail.

Question 8

Curette

Answer 8

An instrument designed for scraping or debriding tissue or debris in a biopsy, excision, or cleaning procedure (e.g wound cleaning)

Question 9

Dremel

Answer 9

A rotary tool used to file down thickened toenails and can be used for other procedures.

Question 10

Elevator

Answer 10

An instrument used to elevate the toenail for removal. Commonly used in toenail avulsions or ingrown toenail removal.

Question 11

Orthotics

Answer 11

Are sneaker inserts to provide support to the feet.