Med Term
Surgical Instruments
Sterilization & Infection Control
Surgical Procedures
Equipment & Technology
100

Neuro

Nerves

100

Which instrument is used to drive suture needles?

A needle holder 

100

What is the primary purpose of sterilization in surgical practice ?

Destroy all microorganisms including spores

100

Which surgery removes the appendix?

Appendectomy 

100

Fluoroscopy provides what?

Real-time X-ray imaging

200

Suffix meaning "Removal"

-Ectomy

200

Which instrument is used in laparoscopic surgery?

Trocar

200

Which item confirms sterilization parameters were met? 

Chemical indicator 

200

Which surgery removes a kidney?

Nephrectomy 

200
A laparoscope is used for what? 

A minimally invasive surgery 

300

Prefix meaning "Above"

Hyper

300

What instrument is used to remove bone fragments? 

A rongeur 

300

What is the recommended temperature for a pre-vacuum steam sterilizer cycle? 

270 degrees F

300

Which imaging technique uses contrast dye for vessels?

Angiography 

300

Which device monitors oxygen levels?

Pulse oximeter

400
Prefix meaning for "Slow"

Brady

400

Which clamp is commonly used for homeostasis?

Kelly Clamp

400

Which sterilization method is used for heat-sensitive equipment? 

Ethylene Oxide 

400

Which procedure repairs a hernia?

Herniorrhaphy 

400

Surgical smoke is removed using what?

Smoke evacuator

500

-desis 

Binding, fixation 

500

Which retractor is used in abdominal surgery?

Balfour Retractor 

500

What is the role of the surgical technologist in maintaining sterile technique? 

Maintain sterile field 

500

Removal of lung tissue is called what?

Lobectomy & Pneumonectomy 

500

The ESU is used for what?

Cutting and coagulation 

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