Instrument Functions
Needle Holders
Used to grasp, manipulate, and drive curved needles
Only sterile items should touch patient tissues!
TRUE
This "arrest of bleeding" allows visualization of the surgical site and prevents life threatening hemorrhage
Hemostasis
Scalpel
Used to incise tissues
These instruments are used to clamp and hold (not crush) delicate tissue and some blood vessels
Tissue Forceps
Identify the correct meaning of the word BACTERIOSTATIC
Inhibits the growth of bacteria
Towel Clamps
Used to attach the surgical drape to the patient
These crushing instruments are meant to clamp blood vessels
Hemostatic forceps
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
Scissors
Used for cutting tissue
This instrument is meant to hold back tissue and improve exposure
Retractors
How long are skin sutures or skin staples typically left in before being removed?
10-14 days
Autoclaves use ___________________ & ____________________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)
Osteotomes, chisels, periosteal elevators, and rongeurs are all miscellaneous surgical instruments!
TRUE