Instrument Basics
What kind of finish prevents glare from surgical lights?
What is a satin or dull finish?
What instrument type is used to cut or separate tissue?
What is dissector?
True or False: Powered instruments can be fully immersed in water.
What is False?
What type of water should be used for point-of-use cleaning?
What is sterile water?
What are the three types of endoscopes?
What are rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible?
What is the blue color on titanium instruments used for?
What is to reduce glare during surgery?
What instrument type is used to hold tissue away from the surgical area?
What is a retractor?
What must match the powered handpiece to make it work properly?
What is the correct power cord or power source?
When should instrument inspection occur?
At point of use and in sterile processing.
What kind of endoscope allows the use of flexible instruments?
What is an operative scope?
What material are most surgical instruments made from?
What is stainless steel?
Name one factor considered when assembling an instrument set.
What is type of surgery, patient population, or tray weight?
Who controls the robotic arms during surgery?
Who is the surgeon at the console?
What may be required during preventive maintenance to ensure smooth movement?
What is lubrication?
What type of surgery uses instruments inserted into robotic arms?
What is robotic or minimally invasive surgery?
What is the main advantage of a titanium instrument?
What is that it’s lighter, stronger, and nonmagnetic?
What is the purpose of clamping and occluding instruments?
What is to control blood flow or close off vessels?
What part of the robotic system contains the monitor and light source?
What is the video tower?
Instruments should be transported to decontamination in what type of container?
What is a closed container?
Why is it important to understand instrument names and uses?
Why is it important to understand instrument names and uses?
What does a gold handle or tip on an instrument mean?
What is it contains tungsten for extra durability?
What instrument type is used to grasp or hold tissue?
What is a grasper?
What must match the powered handpiece to make it work properly?
What is the correct power cord or power source?
Why should instruments be organized on the sterile field?
To protect staff and prevent damage.
What should be checked on laparoscopic instruments to prevent burns?
What is the insulation integrity?