Sx Instruments & Care QUIZ

Question 1

Identify this instrument

Answer 1

Mayo Scissors

Question 2

Identify

Answer 2

Metzenbaum scissors

Question 3

Identify

Answer 3

Lister bandage scissors

Question 4

Identify

Answer 4

Kelly hemostats forceps

Question 5

Describe the type of Operating Scissors in this diagram

Answer 5

blunt-sharp, curved

Question 6

Identify the surgical blade and its function.

Answer 6

10, skin incisions

Question 7

Which instrument should be used to place scalpel blade onto scalpel handle?
1. Debakey thumb forcep
2. mosquito hemostat
3. human fingers
4. needle holders

Answer 7

4. needle holders

Question 8

Which of the needle holders have scissors included in the jaws?
1. Mayo-Hegar
2. Castroviejo
3. Olsen-Hegar
4. Crile-Wood

Answer 8

3. Olsen-Hegar

Question 9

Which scissors are light-weight and fine of shape, used to cut delicate tissues?
1. Metzenbaum
2. Suture
3. Mayo
4. Operating

Answer 9

1. Metzenbaum

Question 10

Basic cleaning of surgical instruments involves which order to the cleaning/care steps?
1. ultrasonic cleaning, then lubricating, then rinsing with tap water
2. decontamination, then ultrasonic cleaning, then presoaking
3. lubricating, then decontamination, then ultrasonic cleaning
4. pre-soaking, then decontamination, then ultrasonic cleaning

Answer 10

4. pre-soaking, then decontamination, then ultrasonic cleaning

Question 11

T/F: After the autoclaving procedure is complete, all packs are considered sterile for at least three months. (single or double wrapped, linen or polypropylene)

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T/F: It is okay to reuse linen wraps for surgical packing, unless the material has holes or fraying.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T/F: This surgical pack has been removed from the storage cabinet and is okay to use in surgery because the indicator stripes have turned black.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Identify

Answer 14

Russian tissue forceps

Question 15

What is the intended use of this surgical instrument?
1. hold surgical drapes in position
2. stop bleeding of delicate structures/vessels
3. hold surgical needle for suturing
4. cut small pieces of bone

Answer 15

4. cut small pieces of bone

Question 16

Describe the basic steps in preparing a surgical pack for the autoclave after the instruments have been cleaned.

Answer 16

• Inspect all instruments for goof function prior to packing .
• Organize the Sx instruments as the surgeon (or however the clinic runs with Sx packs) likes. Although, towel clamps, needle holders, and scalpel blader holders should generally be near the top.
• The indicator strip should be placed in the center of the pack.
• Fold the pack in an accordion style with accessible tabs so the surgical team may open the pack sterile in the suite.
• USE indicator tape on the outside of the pack with the date it was autoclaved, the pack label, & your initials.