INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES CHAPTER 10

INSTRUMENTATION GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

100

What is the grade of instruments that is the highest quality stainless steel that is combination of chromium, carbon, and iron?

SURGICAL GRADE

200

What is the point where the two shank pieces cross each other and are joined together called?

THE BOX LOCK

300

What group of instruments are designed to manipulate tissue to facilitate dissection or suturing, or to reduce and stabilize fractured bone?

GRASPING AND HOLDING

400

What the name of the group of instruments that are used to explore a structure such as fistula or duct?

PROBING

500

A trocar is an instrument with a sharp point and cutting edges that allows penetration of a body cavity to drain fluid or to facilitate inserting the endoscope. The trocar fits inside a hollow . . . that is left in place after tissue penetration.

CANNULA

SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT

100

What is the binocular apparatus that uses bent light waves for variable magnification of tissues?

MICROSCOPES

200

What is the unit that uses liquid nitrogen, freon, or carbon dioxide gas to deliver extreme cold through the insulated probe to diseased tissues?

CRYOTHERAPY UNIT