Surgical Instruments Quiz

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1. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is #3 Knife Handle as it is a specific instrument used for holding surgical blades during surgeries. The incorrect options are common tools used for different purposes.

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2. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is #4 Knife Handle. While the other options are commonly known instruments or tools, the image provided is specifically of a #4 Knife Handle.

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3. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is Hemostat, which is a surgical tool used to control bleeding by clamping blood vessels.

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4. What instrument is this?

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A Curved Pean is a surgical instrument used for clamping blood vessels or tissue. Forceps, scalpel, and hemostat are also common surgical instruments, but they serve different purposes compared to a Curved Pean.

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5. What instrument is a Halsted Mosquito used for?

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A Halsted Mosquito is a type of surgical instrument used for clamping blood vessels during surgical procedures, making it distinct from the other options provided.

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6. What instrument is this?

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A Kelly Hemastat is a surgical instrument used to clamp blood vessels or hold tissue in place during surgery. While a scalpel is used for cutting, forceps are used for grasping, and a speculum is used for examining body cavities.

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7. What instrument is this?

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A Kocher is a surgical clamp used to hold tissue or blood vessels.

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8. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is Curved Mayo scissors, which are commonly used in surgical procedures for cutting tough tissues.

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9. What instrument is this?

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Straight Mayo scissor is a specific type of surgical scissor used for cutting and dissecting soft tissue.

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10. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is Curved Metzenbaum scissor, which is a surgical instrument commonly used for delicate dissection in various medical procedures.

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11. What instrument is this?

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The correct instrument is actually an Oschner, while the incorrect answers are common musical instruments that are easily recognizable.

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12. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is Straight Metzenbaum scissors, which are commonly used in surgical settings for delicate tissue dissection. The other options, Mayo scissors, Bandage scissors, and Iris scissors, are also surgical instruments but serve different purposes and have distinct features compared to Metzenbaum scissors.

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13. What is the name of this instrument?

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The correct answer is Thumb Forcep, which is a medical instrument used for grasping and holding objects during surgical procedures. The other options are commonly used medical instruments but do not describe a Thumb Forcep.

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14. What is the name of this instrument?

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Tissue forceps are specifically designed for handling tissues during surgical procedures, while scalpels are used for cutting, forceps are used for grasping and holding objects, and surgical scissors are used for cutting tissues.

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15. What instrument is this?

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Adson Tissue Forceps have delicate serrations at the tip to grasp tissue without causing damage. Scalpel is a cutting instrument, needle holder is used to hold needles during suturing, and surgical scissors are sharp, cutting instruments used for various procedures.

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16. What surgical instrument is this?

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Debakey Tissue Forceps have a distinctive design with delicate teeth that are suitable for grasping delicate tissues without causing damage. While scalpels, suture needles, and hemostats are common surgical instruments, they serve different purposes compared to Debakey Tissue Forceps.

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17. What instrument is this?

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The Allis Clamp is a surgical instrument used to grasp and hold tissue, while forceps are used for grasping, scalpels for cutting, and hemostats for clamping blood vessels.

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18. What instrument is this?

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The Babcock Clamp is a surgical instrument used for grasping delicate tissue during surgeries. The incorrect answers are medical instruments used for measuring blood pressure (Sphygmomanometer), examining the ear canal (Otoscope), and examining the throat and larynx (Laryngoscope).

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19. What instrument is this?

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The correct instrument is a Mixter, Right Angle, which is used for specific surgical procedures. The incorrect options listed are tools commonly used in mechanics and do not match the description of the Mixter, Right Angle instrument.

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20. What instrument is this?

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The correct instrument is a Forester Sponge Stick, used for applying taconite paint to trees for protection against wildlife and disease.

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21. What instrument is this?

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A needle holder is used to grasp and manipulate needles during suturing procedures. Scissors are used to cut tissues, forceps are used to hold tissues or objects, and a syringe is used to inject or withdraw fluids.

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22. What instrument is this?

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The Backhaus Towel Clamp is a surgical instrument commonly used to secure surgical drapes or towels in place during medical procedures. Scalpel is a cutting instrument, forceps are used for grasping and holding objects, and stethoscope is used by medical professionals to listen to internal sounds of a patient.

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23. What instrument is this?

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The correct instrument is a Ribbon Retractor commonly used in medical procedures for holding back tissue or organs during surgery.

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24. What instrument is this?

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The Deaver Retractor is a surgical instrument used to hold back tissue or organs during surgical procedures. The other options listed are common surgical instruments but do not serve the same function as the Deaver Retractor.

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25. What instrument is the Richarson Eastman Retractor?

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The Richarson Eastman Retractor is a specific surgical instrument used for tissue retraction during surgical procedures.

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26. What instrument is this?

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The Army Navy Retractor is a surgical instrument commonly used for holding back tissue or organs during surgery. It is not a scalpel, forceps, or speculum.

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27. What instrument is this?

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The Volkman Retractor is a surgical instrument commonly used in orthopedic procedures to retract tissue or organs. The incorrect answers Mayo Scissors, Hemostat Forceps, and Gelpi Retractor are also surgical instruments used for different purposes such as cutting tissue, controlling bleeding, and retracting soft tissues respectively.

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28. What is the name of this instrument?

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The correct answer is Balfour Retractor, which is a surgical instrument commonly used in abdominal surgery to hold back organs or retract wounds.

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29. What instrument is this?

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The correct answer is Russian Forcep, which is a surgical instrument used for grasping tissue or objects during surgery. Surgical scissors, dental probe, and hemostat are also common surgical instruments, but they serve different purposes compared to the Russian Forcep.

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30. What instrument is this?

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Adson Thumb Forceps are commonly used in surgical procedures for grasping and holding delicate tissues. Scalpel is a sharp surgical tool used for cutting, Stethoscope is a medical device used for listening to internal sounds, and Sphygmomanometer is a device used for measuring blood pressure.

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