CST Chapter 11 Quiz

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1.

Tungsten carbide scissors blades hold a sharp edge longer than stainless steel ones
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Tissue forceps have teeth and dressing forceps have serrations
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Double action ronguers should be tested for sharpness using tissue paper
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Laser etching is a permanent instrument marking process
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Because they are mild cleaners dish soaps are the cleaners of choice for surgical instruments
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Microgrind or supercut scissors are usually identified with a black handle
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Stainless steel jaw needleholders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw needleholders
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The place where the two parts of a ring handled instrument meet and pivot is called the box lock
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror finish
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Tissue forceps have teeth
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

During instrument manufacture the process of passication helps buil a protective chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The part of a hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called the box lock
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Laser finished instruments are coated with a durable protective finish that cannot be chipped or scratched
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

When assembling an instrument set heavier instruments should be placed on top of lighter ones to hold them in place
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

After applying instrument identification tape isntruments should be autoclaved to help the tape bond to the instrument
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately ______ around the instrument
- A.
  
  1 to 1 1/2
- B.
  
  1 1/2 to 2
- C.
  
  2 to 2 1/2
- D.
  
  2 1/2 to 3
17.

Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking
- A.
  
  Laser etching
- B.
  
  Acid base etching
- C.
  
  Electric etching
- D.
  
  Heat fused nylon
18.

The purpose of a suction stylet is to
- A.
  
  Unclog the suction during surgery
- B.
  
  Clean the suction in the decontamination
- C.
  
  Facilitate the sterilization process
- D.
  
  Provide a measuring guide for the surgeon
19.

Kerrison laminectomy ronguers should be tested using
- A.
  
  Tissue paper
- B.
  
  A plastic dowel rod
- C.
  
  Rubber testing material
- D.
  
  An index card
20.

Scissor with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
- A.
  
  Black handles
- B.
  
  Silver handles
- C.
  
  Gold handles
- D.
  
  The letters tc