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1. What is a stainless steel scalpel holder used for?

A pen holder

A hairbrush holder

Stainless steel scalpel holder- used to cut tissue

A toothpick dispenser

A stainless steel scalpel holder is specifically designed to hold and store scalpels used for cutting tissue during medical procedures. It is not intended for holding pens, toothpicks, or hairbrushes.

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2. What is a disposable scalpel typically used for?

Measuring blood pressure

Administering vaccinations

Testing urine samples

Disposable scalpel- used to cut tissue

A disposable scalpel is a surgical instrument used specifically for cutting tissue during medical procedures.

Explanation

A disposable scalpel is a surgical instrument used specifically for cutting tissue during medical procedures.

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3. What is the tool described as operating scissors- sharp/sharp- Used to cut tissue?

Forceps- Instrument used for grasping and holding objects

Suture needle- Needle used for stitching wounds

Scalpel- A sharp knife used for surgery

Operating scissors- sharp/sharp- Used to cut tissue

Operating scissors are specifically designed and used for cutting tissue during medical procedures. Scalpel is a different tool used for precise surgical incisions, forceps are used for grasping objects, and suture needle is used for stitching wounds.

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4. What is the tool shown in the image?

Needle holder - used to hold suturing needle.

Surgical forceps - used to grasp and hold tissues or objects.

Scalpel - used for making incisions or cuts in surgery.

Operating scissors- curved sharp/blunt- used tocut tissue

The correct answer describes operating scissors that are designed with a curved blade for cutting tissues during surgical procedures. Needle holders are different tools used specifically for holding suturing needles, while surgical forceps are used to grasp tissues or objects. Scalpels are precision cutting instruments used for making incisions in surgery.

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5. What is the name of the tool used to cut tissue in surgery?

Forceps - used to grasp tissue or objects.

Operating scissors- blunt/blunt- used to cut tissue

Bandage scissors - used to cut bandages.

Suture scissors - used to cut sutures.

Operating scissors with blunt/blunt ends are specifically designed for cutting tissue during surgical procedures. Bandage scissors are used to cut bandages, suture scissors are used to cut sutures, and forceps are used for grasping tissue or objects.

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6. What is the purpose of Littauer suture scissors?

To listen to heart sounds.

To measure blood pressure.

To check reflexes.

Littauer suture scissors- to cut suture material

Littauer suture scissors are specifically designed for cutting suture materials during medical procedures.

Explanation

Littauer suture scissors are specifically designed for cutting suture materials during medical procedures.

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7. What is the purpose of Lister Bandage scissors?

A tool for measuring blood pressure.

A type of scalpel used in surgeries.

Lister Bandage scissors- used to cut bandages not dressings

A device used for sewing wounds together.

Lister Bandage scissors are specifically designed to safely cut bandages without causing harm to the patient. They have a blunt lower edge to prevent accidental injury while cutting bandages.

Explanation

Lister Bandage scissors are specifically designed to safely cut bandages without causing harm to the patient. They have a blunt lower edge to prevent accidental injury while cutting bandages.

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8. What is a Mayo dissecting scissors used for?

Mayo dissecting scissors- used to cut and to dissect.

Mayo dissecting scissors are used for measuring body temperature.

Mayo dissecting scissors are used for inflating bicycle tires.

Mayo dissecting scissors are used for preparing sushi.

Mayo dissecting scissors are surgical instruments specifically designed for cutting and dissecting tissue during medical procedures.

Explanation

Mayo dissecting scissors are surgical instruments specifically designed for cutting and dissecting tissue during medical procedures.

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9. What is a Standard Thumb Forceps typically used for?

Standard Thumb Forceps- used to grasp objects, not usually used on tissue. For the removal of foreign objects from small body orafaces. Has many tasks.

Hemostat- used to clamp blood vessels or hold tissue.

Surgical scalpel- used to make incisions in surgical procedures.

Bandage scissors- used to cut bandages or dressings off a patient.

Standard Thumb Forceps are specifically designed for grasping objects and are commonly used for the removal of foreign objects from small body orifices. They differ from other surgical instruments like scalpels, hemostats, and bandage scissors in their intended use.

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10. What is a Standard Tissue forceps used for?

Used to seal tissue.

Used to suture tissue.

Used to cut tissue.

Standard Tissue forceps- used to grasp tissue

Standard Tissue forceps are designed specifically to grasp tissue and aid in surgical procedures.

Explanation

Standard Tissue forceps are designed specifically to grasp tissue and aid in surgical procedures.

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11. What is a Plain Splinter forceps used for?

To cut wood

To cook food

Plain Splinter forceps- used to get out splinters.

To measure temperature

Plain Splinter forceps are specifically designed to safely remove splinters from the skin.

Explanation

Plain Splinter forceps are specifically designed to safely remove splinters from the skin.

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12. What is the purpose of an Adson Dressing forceps?

A scalpel used for cutting tissues.

A stethoscope used to listen to heart sounds.

Adson Dressing forceps- used to grasp or apply dressings.

A thermometer used to measure body temperature.

Adson Dressing forceps are specialized tools designed for a specific purpose in the medical field, unlike the other options provided.

Explanation

Adson Dressing forceps are specialized tools designed for a specific purpose in the medical field, unlike the other options provided.

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13. What is an Allis Tissue forceps used for?

To cut tissue

To seal wounds

Allis Tissue forceps- used to grasp tissue.

To measure blood pressure

Allis Tissue forceps are specifically designed to grasp tissue during surgical procedures, not to cut tissue, seal wounds, or measure blood pressure.

Explanation

Allis Tissue forceps are specifically designed to grasp tissue during surgical procedures, not to cut tissue, seal wounds, or measure blood pressure.

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14. What is the purpose of a Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic forceps?

Used for extracting teeth in dentistry.

Used for suturing wounds in surgery.

Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic forceps- curved or straight- used to clamp or cut off blood supply from an artery or blood vessel.

Used for measuring blood pressure in patients.

Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic forceps are specifically designed for controlling bleeding by clamping or cutting off blood supply in surgical procedures.

Explanation

Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic forceps are specifically designed for controlling bleeding by clamping or cutting off blood supply in surgical procedures.

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15. What is a Kelly Hemostatic forceps used for?

A tool for cutting hair.

An instrument for measuring blood pressure.

Kelly Hemostatic forceps- used to grasp blood vessels.

Device for listening to heart sounds.

Kelly Hemostatic forceps are a type of surgical instrument specifically designed to grasp and hold blood vessels or tissue during surgical procedures. They are an essential tool for controlling bleeding during surgery.

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16. What is the name of this medical instrument?

Foerster Sponge forceps or uterine sponge forceps- used to grasp/hold sponge.

Scalpel

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Foerster Sponge forceps, also known as uterine sponge forceps, are specifically designed for grasping and holding sponges during medical procedures. A scalpel is a surgical knife used for incisions, a stethoscope is used for listening to sounds in the body, and an otoscope is used for examining the ears. These incorrect answers do not match the description of the instrument shown.

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17. What is a Crile-Wood needle holder used for?

Crile-Wood needle holder- holds needles to put stitches in with, has a groove to hold the needle.

Measuring blood pressure

Mixing ingredients in the kitchen

Assisting with eyeglasses repair

A Crile-Wood needle holder is a surgical instrument used specifically for holding needles during medical procedures, especially for suturing wounds.

Explanation

A Crile-Wood needle holder is a surgical instrument used specifically for holding needles during medical procedures, especially for suturing wounds.

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18. What is a Backhaus (Backhanus) towel clamp used for?

Used for measuring temperature

Used for cutting fabric

Backhaus (Backhanus) towel clamp- used to hold or grasp towel or drape in place.

Used as a dental tool

A Backhaus (Backhaus) towel clamp is specifically designed for holding or grasping a towel or drape in place during medical procedures. It is not used for cutting fabric, as a dental tool, or for measuring temperature.

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19. What is a Volkman Rake retractor used for?

A dental mirror used for examining teeth.

A surgical scalpel used for cutting tissue.

A stethoscope used for listening to heartbeats.

Volkman Rake retractor- used to pull back tissue.

A Volkman Rake retractor is specifically designed to pull back tissue during surgical procedures, making it essential for maintaining a clear view of the surgical site.

Explanation

A Volkman Rake retractor is specifically designed to pull back tissue during surgical procedures, making it essential for maintaining a clear view of the surgical site.

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20. What is a Senn-Mueller retractor used for?

Senn-Mueller retractor- used to pull back tissue

To suture tissue

To cut tissue

To hold tissue

A Senn-Mueller retractor is specifically designed to be used to pull back tissue during surgical procedures. It is not used for cutting, suturing, or holding tissue.

Explanation

A Senn-Mueller retractor is specifically designed to be used to pull back tissue during surgical procedures. It is not used for cutting, suturing, or holding tissue.

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21. What tool is used to grasp foreign bodies/objects?

Tweezers

Bayonette forceps- used to grasp foreign bodies/objects.

Surgical scissors

Scalpel

Bayonette forceps are specifically designed to grasp foreign bodies or objects during medical procedures, unlike the other tools listed which serve different purposes in surgical settings.

Explanation

Bayonette forceps are specifically designed to grasp foreign bodies or objects during medical procedures, unlike the other tools listed which serve different purposes in surgical settings.

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22. What is a suture remover for staples used for?

Stapling wounds together.

Applying pressure to wounds.

Suture remover for staples- used to remove staples.

Securing bandages in place.

A suture remover for staples is specifically designed to safely and efficiently remove staples used in wound closure, rather than other medical procedures.

Explanation

A suture remover for staples is specifically designed to safely and efficiently remove staples used in wound closure, rather than other medical procedures.

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23. What is this?

Hairbrush- used for grooming hair.

Toe nail clippers- used to cut toe nails

Screwdriver- used for tightening screws.

Pen- used for writing.

The correct answer is toe nail clippers, which are specifically designed for cutting toenails. The incorrect answers are everyday objects used for different purposes.

Explanation

The correct answer is toe nail clippers, which are specifically designed for cutting toenails. The incorrect answers are everyday objects used for different purposes.

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24. What is the purpose of Sterile Transfer forceps?

Sterile Transfer forceps- used to transfer objects to basin

Used to measure temperature of instruments.

Used to clean surgical wounds.

Used to cut objects in surgery.

Sterile Transfer forceps are specifically designed for transferring objects to a basin during surgical procedures, not for cutting objects, measuring temperature, or cleaning wounds.

Explanation

Sterile Transfer forceps are specifically designed for transferring objects to a basin during surgical procedures, not for cutting objects, measuring temperature, or cleaning wounds.

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25. What is this?