Too Many Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
Function of needle holders
A
Secures needle during suturing so YoU can “drive”
2
Q
What does a gold handled needle driver indicate
A
The grasping surface is tungsten carbide, therefore more resilient
3
Q
Two types of grasping surfaces of a needle holder
A
Standard and carbide insert
4
Q
Three types of needle holders
A
- Olsen- hegar
- Mayo- hegar
- Castroveijo (for very small needles)
5
Q
Which needle holder has scissors
A
Olsen- hegar
6
Q
Rongeur cut…
A
Little chunks
7
Q
Specialized orthopedic instruments should have….
A
Special tasks
8
Q
Two types of manipulation for orthopedic instruments
A
Hand or power
9
Q
Five types of orthopedic instruments
A
- Drills
- Elevators
- Bone holding
- Bone cutting
- Implants
10
Q
Two types of orthopedic drills
A
Electric or nitrogen
