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Forceps used to grasp skin and other dense tissues
Rat-tooth forceps
These crushing instruments are meant to clamp blood vessels
Hemostatic forceps
Only sterile items should touch patient tissues!
True
During a spay, the ovaries are removed but the uterus remains
False
The cabinet that protects sterile supplies from dust/debris and allows surgical items to be moved into the OR without ever opening the door to the OR:
PASS THROUGH
Used to grasp, manipulate, and drive curved needles
Needle holders
This instrument is meant to hold back tissue and improve exposure
Retractors
Identify the correct meaning of the word BACTERIOSTATIC
Inhibits the growth of bacteria
This association recommends three (3) distinct areas to a surgical suite
AAHA
What part of the surgical suite can we perform "dirty procedures?"
Prep Room
Used for cutting tissue
Scissors
Osteotomes, chisels, periosteal elevators, and rongeurs are all miscellaneous surgical instruments!
TRUE
Autoclaves use what to achieve sterility
Steam heat/pressure
Which of the following is NOT a way to control/stop surgical hemorrhage?
Application of pressure (hold it closed)
Used to attach the surgical drape to the patient
Towel Clamps
These instruments are used to clamp and hold (not crush) delicate tissue and some blood vessels
Tissue forceps
What purpose does a surgical mask serve?
Filters and contains microorganisms expelled from the mouth
How long are skin sutures or skin staples typically left in before being removed?
10-14 DAYS
These forceps hold with maximum power, may cause tissue damage
Allis tissue forceps