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1. What is a mosquito clamp straight/curved used for?

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A mosquito clamp straight/curved is a surgical instrument used for holding and securing small blood vessels or tissues during surgical procedures.

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Surgical Tech - Quiz

Explore the critical tools of the trade in this focused assessment, designed to test knowledge and identification skills of surgical instruments. This quiz is essential for those preparing... see morefor roles in surgical tech, enhancing both familiarity and operational knowledge of various surgical tools. see less

2. What type of clamp is this?

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The item in question is a type of clamp used for securing or holding objects in place. While snap clamps can be either curved or straight, the incorrect options provided are common types of clamps with different mechanisms for attachment.

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3. What is the name of this medical instrument?

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Babcock forceps are a type of surgical instrument commonly used in medical procedures to grasp delicate tissue. They are distinguishable by their finger ring handles and their rounded, atraumatic jaws.

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4. What is the name of this medical tool?

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Forester sponge forceps is a specific type of medical tool used for holding and manipulating surgical sponges during medical procedures. It is distinct from other tools such as scalpel, stethoscope, and tweezers that serve different purposes in the medical field.

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5. What is the name of this surgical instrument?

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Adson tissue forceps are commonly used in surgical procedures to grasp delicate tissues without causing damage. The smooth jaws of these forceps make them ideal for handling tissues gently.

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6. What tool is shown in the image?

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The Adson tissue forceps have small teeth at the tip which are used to grasp delicate tissues during surgical procedures. It is different from a scalpel, hemostat, or needle holder in terms of its design and purpose.

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7. What is this?

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The correct answer is 'Plain tissue forceps', which is a type of surgical instrument used for grasping and holding tissues during surgical procedures.

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8. What is a short needle holder?

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A short needle holder is a specific tool used in medical settings, not related to sewing, music, or cooking.

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9. What is a Mayo-Hegar needle holder used for?

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A Mayo-Hegar needle holder is a specialized surgical instrument used for suturing during surgical procedures.

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10. What is this?

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The correct answer is #3 & #7 scalpel handle, as indicated by the labeling on the handle, which is commonly used in surgical procedures.

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11. What is an example of a surgical instrument used by doctors?

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Doctors commonly use surgical instruments such as scalpels during medical procedures to make incisions.

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12. What type of scissors are these?

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Mayo scissors are commonly used in surgical settings for cutting through tough tissues. Bandage scissors are used for cutting bandages, nail scissors for cutting nails, and kitchen scissors for cutting food items.

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13. What type of scissors are these?

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Metzenbaum scissors curved/small curved are specifically designed for delicate tissue dissection. Mayo scissors are primarily used for cutting heavier and tougher tissues, bandage scissors are used for cutting bandages, and iris scissors are fine-pointed and are commonly used in ophthalmic surgeries.

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14. What is this?

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The correct answer is 'Kelly curved' which is referring to a specific term or concept. The incorrect answers provided are variations or distortions of the correct answer, leading to confusion or misleading information.

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15. What is this?

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The correct answer is Allis clamp, which is a surgical instrument commonly used for grasping and holding tissues during surgical procedures.

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16. What medical instrument is depicted above?

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The image shows a Kocher clamp, which is commonly used in surgical procedures to grasp and hold delicate tissue or vessels. Bandage scissors are used to cut bandages, hemostat forceps are used to clamp blood vessels, and a surgical scalpel is used for cutting tissue.

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17. What is a Backhaus towel forcep?

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Backhaus towel forceps are commonly used in medical settings to hold onto and secure towels or drapes in place during surgeries or other procedures.

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18. What is this?

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The correct answer is a Hoff towel clamp (non-perforating) which is a surgical instrument used to hold towels or drapes in place during medical procedures. The other options such as scalpel, forceps, and suture needle are also common surgical instruments but serve different purposes compared to a towel clamp.

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19. What is a Lorna Edna towel clamp (non-perforating)?

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The correct answer describes the purpose of a Lorna Edna towel clamp, which is a medical instrument used in surgical settings.

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20. What is the name of this tool?

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Jones forceps are a specific type of surgical instrument used for grasping or holding objects in medical procedures.

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What is a mosquito clamp straight/curved used for?
What type of clamp is this?
What is the name of this medical instrument?
What is the name of this medical tool?
What is the name of this surgical instrument?
What tool is shown in the image?
What is this?
What is a short needle holder?
What is a Mayo-Hegar needle holder used for?
What is this?
What is an example of a surgical instrument used by doctors?
What type of scissors are these?
What type of scissors are these?
What is this?
What is this?
What medical instrument is depicted above?
What is a Backhaus towel forcep?
What is this?
What is a Lorna Edna towel clamp (non-perforating)?
What is the name of this tool?
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