Uses Of Surgical Equipment

Question 1

Scissors

Answer 1

Cutting tissue and organs

Question 2

Dressing scissors

Answer 2

Cutting bandages, dressing without injuring the patient

Question 3

Needle holders

Answer 3

Holding and using a suturing needle

Question 4

Artery forceps

Answer 4

Temporarily holding an artery closed to stop blood flowing

Question 5

Scalpel handle

Answer 5

Holds the blade part of the handle

Question 6

Tissue forceps

Answer 6

Uses teeth to move tissue and foreign debris

Question 7

Dressing forceps

Answer 7

Used to hold and apply gauze and other dressings

Question 8

Towel clips

Answer 8

Used to hold surgical drapes in place

Question 9

Retractors

Answer 9

Used to hold an incision or wound open during surgery