Surgery Tools

Question 1

most appropriate scissor for cutting delicate tissue (bowel, lung, adhesions, delicate vasculature)

Answer 1

Metzenbaum dissecting scissors

Question 2

forceps best for gripping less delicate tissue (skin, fascia, ) and used commonly when suturing to manipulate skin

Answer 2

adsons forceps

Question 3

instrument referred to as hemostat

Answer 3

kelly artery forceps

Question 4

11 surgical blade is best used for

Answer 4

I &D for drainage of abscess or boil

Question 5

mayo dissecting forceps are best used for

Answer 5

dissection of strong tissues of fascia, muscle, body wall

Question 6

which type of suction would be used for for small amts of blood/fluid with a micro suction action

Answer 6

frazier suction tube

Question 7

what size blade is the best to be used during a laparotomy

Answer 7

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Question 8

a manual retractor that is commonly used to retract the body wall to improve visibility of the body cavity

Answer 8

kelly retractor

Question 9

self retaining skin retractor used in small fields e.g. bx vascular shunts, or tendon repairs

Answer 9

weitlaner retractor

Question 10

instruments are passed by the surgical tech by

Answer 10

with focus, efficiency, and safety