Dissection Lab Tools and Safety

How many millimeters are there in 1 centimeter?

• 5 mm

• 10 mm

• 100 mm

• 1000 mm

How many centimeters are there in 1 meter as per the information in the image?

• 10 cm

• 50 cm

• 100 cm

• 1000 cm

What is the use of a pipette as described in the learning material?

• To measure an exact volume

• To measure an approximate volume

• To measure the mass of a liquid

• To transfer solid materials

What is the correct method to fill a pipette as mentioned in the document?

• Submerge and shake vigorously

• Submerge, gently squeeze and release

• Heat the pipette and then submerge

• Fill from the top using a funnel

How should one release a liquid from a pipette based on the instructions provided?

• Quickly squeeze to release all drops at once

• Carefully squeeze 1 drop at a time

• Invert the pipette and tap it

• Allow gravity to release the liquid without squeezing

What is the purpose of a dissecting pan in dissection?

• To cut specimens into smaller pieces

• To hold specimens in place

• To store dissection tools

• To measure the size of specimens

How should a specimen be placed on a dissecting pan?

• Suspended above the tray

• Laid on the tray and glued to the bottom

• Laid on the tray and pinned to the rubber bottom

• Placed beside the tray on the table

What is the use of a scalpel in dissection?

• To hold specimens in place

• To make precision cuts and/or take samples

• To measure specimens

• To observe small details

What is the use of fine point (sharp/sharp) scissors in medical procedures?

• To clamp large blood vessels

• To dissect through thin areas of subcutaneous tissue, fat, or fascia

• To suture delicate tissues

• To extract foreign objects from a wound

When should discretion be used with fine point (sharp/sharp) scissors?

• When cutting through bones

• When using around delicate structures such as nerves, arteries or veins

• When performing external examinations

• When cleaning the surgical area