Heavy METAL
Microgrind, or Supercut scissors are usually defined with:
Black Ring Handles
Part that locks the handles in place on a ring-handled surgical instrument
Ratchet
Surgical instruments used to grasp
Forceps
_______ ________ is an acceptable method for marking instruments
Laser etching
Tissue forceps have ______
Teeth
Retractors, cannulas, rib spreaders, and suction devices
300 Series
or
Austenitic
Tungsten carbide instruments can be identified by their
Gold Rings
Surgical instrument used to cut or shave bone
Osteotome
A chemical process applied during instrument manufacture that provides a corrosion-resistant finish
Passivation
Double-action rongeurs should be tested for sharpness using an:
Index Card
Scissors, Osteotomes, chisels, rongeurs, forceps, and needleholders
400 Series
or
Martensitic
Parallel grooves in the jaws of surgical instruments are called:
Serrations
Surgical instruments used to move tissue and organs to keep them exposed throughout surgery
Retractors
When testing scissors for ___________, they must be able to cut through to the tip two to three times
Sharpness
Inserts for needle holders are frequently made of this metal, can be replaced easily
Tungsten Carbide
This color coding is often referred to as "_________," it is done using heat-fused nylon
Dipping
The point where the two jaws or blades of a instrument connect and pivot is called the:
Box Lock
Surgical instruments used to cut, incise or dissect tissue
Scissors
_____-_______ instruments are coated with a durable protective finish that reduce glare from lasers during surgery
Laser-Finished
Commonly found in the Operating Room, this can damage instruments with prolonged exposure
Saline
NOT an acceptable form of instrument marking:
Engraving
Very top of a hemostatic forceps
Tips
Primary function is to extract blood and fluids from surgical site
Suctions
After choosing the metal type the 1st step in instrument manufacturing is:
Forging
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
Name 3 Hemostatic Forceps
Mosquito Clamp
Kelly Clamp
Crile Clamp
Kocher Clamp
Peon Clamp