Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
What two surgical instruments are used for cutting
A
Scalpel and scissors
2
Q
Scissors can be used for both cutting and dissection. Dissection can be ____________ or _______________
A
Fine or course
3
Q
The cutting edge of scissors can be ____________ or ____________
A
Standard or carbide (gold handle)
4
Q
Four types of scissors
A
- Surgical
- Utility
- Suture
- Bandage
5
Q
Four types of surgical scissors
A
- Mayo
- Metzenbaum
- Operating
- Iris
6
Q
Two types of suture scissors
A
Stitch and wire
7
Q
What are forceps
A
Instrument for grasping and stabilizing
8
Q
Four types of forceps
A
- Finger
- Thumb
- Hemostatic
- Tissue
9
Q
What are two types of thumb forceps
A
Adson-brown and rat-tooth
10
Q
What are two types of finger forceps
A
Rat-tooth and debakey
