Surgical Sponges, Dressings, Catheters & Drains

Question 1

A tube used to administer anesthetics in an unconscious patient:

Answer 1

endotracheal tube

Question 2

Used to evacuate hemothorax, pneumothorax, and empyema?

Answer 2

Chest tube

Question 3

After Common Bile Duct Exploration surgery, which tube is inserted for the drainage of bile?

Answer 3

t-tube

Question 4

A non-retaining urethral catheter

Answer 4

Robinson

Question 5

What is the name of the syringe used during surgery for irrigation?

Answer 5

Two-piece barrel/bulb syringe (Asepto)

Question 6

A peanut and a Kitner sponge are used for:

Answer 6

blunt dissecting

Question 7

Sponges used in neurosurgeries are:

Answer 7

Cottonoids

Question 8

Which sponge is used for thoracic and abdominal surgeries?

Answer 8

Laparatomy

Question 9

Other names for a Laparotomy sponge are:

Answer 9

Tapes, Laps, Lap tapes

Question 10

In which type of dressing are the suture ends used to secure the dressing in place?

Answer 10

Stent or Bolster

Question 11

What specialty dressing is used for vaginal, rectal or perineal procedures?

Answer 11

Peri pad

Question 12

A single package of lap sponges contains how many sponges?

Answer 12

5

Question 13

Sponges are used during surgery for all of the fllowing purposes except:

Answer 13

To protect tissue from injury
To absorb blood
To apply pressure and tractio

Question 14

Which of the following sponges is used especially for neurological and ENT procedures?

Answer 14

Cottonoids

Question 15

All are examples of passive drains EXCEPT ____.

Answer 15

Answer: Hemovac

Other options:

T-tube
nephrostomy tube
Penrose

Question 16

Also known as red rubber or straight cath

Answer 16

Robinson

Question 17

An example of an occlussive or non permeable dressing is:

Answer 17

Vaseline gauze

Not :
Tegaderm
Raytec
Laps

Question 18

These are removed from the surgical field once the abdominal cavity is entered

Answer 18

Raytec

Question 19

A type of intravascular catheter that is used for the removal of a thrombus

Answer 19

Fogarty

Question 20

Latex tubing that is placed partially within the wound, allowing fluid to move out of the wound into the dressing by capillary action

Answer 20

Penrose drain

Question 21

A penrose drain with a gauze inside

Answer 21

Cigarette drain

Question 22

Inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach; removes gastric contents or inserts nourishment.

Answer 22

Gastrostomy tube

Question 23

Inserted percutaneously into the kidney; removes urge

Answer 23

Nephtrostomy tube

Question 24

Inserted through the abdominal wall into the urinary bladder; removes urine

Answer 24

Cystostomy tube

Question 25

Also known as the Nasal trumpet

Answer 25

Nasal airway

Question 26

Inseerted through the mouth to separate the jaws and depress the tongue

Answer 26

Oral airway

Question 27

Cast and splints are examples of a:

Answer 27

Rigid dressing

Question 28

This type of dressing usually has a slit or “y” shape cute

Answer 28

Drain dressing

Question 29

Attached to a stoma or artificial opening in the abdomen to collect body excretions

Answer 29

Ostomy bag

Question 30

Also known as Raytec sponges

Answer 30

Four by fours

Question 31

To conceal the wound aesthetically means that a dressing keeps the wound sit closed and neat – looking to the public eye

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Surgical sponges are used to apply pressure and eliminate dead space and prevent hematoma formation at the wound site

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Dressings should not be provided to the sterile field until the last count is complete

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Most sponges have a radioopaque string or strip attached for easy location by x-ray within the wound

Answer 34

True

Question 35

A surgical dressing protects the wound from trauma and microbes.

Answer 35

True