Explore Lap with Obstruction Instruments

Question 1

To cut skin

Answer 1

Blade (usually 10)/ Knife handle

Question 2

For cutting, blending, desiccation, and fulguration

Answer 2

Monopolar cautery

Question 3

To hold tissues

Answer 3

Thumb forceps

Question 4

To place over wound before taping, strapping or bandaging up; can be soaked in antiseptic liquid and used to wipe over hard surfaces

Answer 4

Abdominal packs/swabs/gauze

Question 5

To grasp and block blood flow from vessels

Answer 5

Artery forceps/ Kelly

Question 6

For dissecting and cutting soft tissue

Answer 6

McIndoe Scissors

Question 7

To separate edges of a surgical wound or incision

Answer 7

Retractor

Question 8

To remove blood from the area being operated on

Answer 8

Suction