Basic Surgical Instruments

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This quiz focuses on the identification of basic surgical instruments, covering the fundamental tools used in operating room procedures. The content assesses students' ability to recognize and correctly name essential surgical equipment including various types of forceps (Adson, Kocher, Allis, Babcock, and artery forceps), cutting instruments (Mayo and Metzenbaum scissors), retractors (Langenbeck, Weitlaner, Deaver, and Army Navy), and specialized tools like needle holders and sponge holders. This material is appropriate for post-secondary health science education, specifically targeting students in surgical technology, nursing, or pre-medical programs at the college level (grades 13-14). Students need foundational knowledge of surgical instrument nomenclature, the ability to distinguish between similar-looking tools based on their specific design features, and understanding of how each instrument's form relates to its function in surgical procedures. Success requires memorization skills combined with visual recognition abilities and comprehension of the specialized vocabulary used in surgical settings. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying surgical technology and medical instrumentation at the post-secondary level. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for building the foundational knowledge that surgical technology students must master before entering clinical rotations or laboratory practice sessions. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a warm-up activity to reinforce instrument identification skills, as homework to encourage independent study of surgical tools, or as formative assessment to gauge student readiness before hands-on training with actual instruments. The visual identification format mirrors the real-world expectations students will face in operating rooms where quick, accurate instrument recognition is critical for patient safety and surgical efficiency. This type of assessment aligns with career and technical education standards that emphasize practical skill development and professional terminology mastery, supporting students as they build the competencies required for entry-level positions in surgical services and perioperative care.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the instrument:

Adson Forceps

Needle Holder

Metzenbaum Scissors

Artery Forceps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the instrument:

Artery Forcep

Blade Holder

Mayo Scissors

Adson Tissue Forcep

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mayo Scissors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the Retractor

Langenbeck

Weitlaner

Deaver

Malleable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the Instrument

Weitlaner Retractor

Langenbeck Retractor

Deaver Retractor

Army Navy Retractor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the instrument

Allis Tissue Forceps

Babcock Forceps

Adson Tissue Forceps

Artery Forceps

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the Instrument

Kocher Forceps

Allis Forceps

Babcock Forceps

Adson Forceps

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