Understanding and Identifying Surgical Instruments Quiz

1. What are forceps primarily used for?

Administering injections.

Gauze and tissue grasping

Cutting wires and sutures.

Measuring blood pressure.

Forceps are primarily a handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects. This makes them ideal for tasks such as grasping gauze and tissue during medical procedures.

Explanation

Forceps are primarily a handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects. This makes them ideal for tasks such as grasping gauze and tissue during medical procedures.

About This Quiz

This educational resource is designed to enhance knowledge of surgical instruments. It assesses key skills in identifying and understanding the use and handling of various surgical tools, crucial for medical professionals and students aiming to excel in surgical environments.

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2. What are examples of self retractor surgical instruments?

Scalpel, forceps, suture needle

Weitlaner,gelpi,balfour

Speculum, trocar, hemostat

Endotracheal tube, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff

Self retractors are surgical instruments used to hold back tissues or organs during surgical procedures. Examples of self retractor instruments include weitlaner, gelpi, and balfour.

Explanation

Self retractors are surgical instruments used to hold back tissues or organs during surgical procedures. Examples of self retractor instruments include weitlaner, gelpi, and balfour.

3. What is a hand held retractor?

Surgical instrument

Carpentry tool

Army navy,seen milier

Fishing tool

A hand held retractor is a medical tool used during surgical procedures to hold back tissue and organs. The correct answer 'Army navy, seen miller' is a mnemonic to remember specific types of hand held retractors.

Explanation