Surgical Instrumentation Classification 4 Quiz

What is the primary purpose of dilators and probes in surgical procedures?

• To explore pathways within structures

• To measure blood pressure

• To provide anesthesia

• To cut through tissues

Which of the following instruments is used to measure body parts?

• Forceps

• Ruler

• Mallet

• Scalpel

What type of dilators can be coated with chromium or silver?

• Wooden dilators

• Rubber dilators

• Malleable copper and brass dilators

• Plastic dilators

What is the function of a depth gauge in surgical instrumentation?

• To hold tissues in place

• To cut through bone

• To determine the depth of a wound

• To measure the temperature of tissues

Which instrument is used to manually drill through the skull?

• Calipers

• Hudson brace

• Probe

• Dilator

What is the role of accessory instruments in surgery?

• To meet specific surgical needs

• To assist in suturing

• To provide anesthesia

• To measure blood loss

What is a common use for a mallet in surgical procedures?

• To explore wounds

• To measure the size of implants

• To drive cutting tools into bone

• To hold tissues together

Which of the following is NOT a measuring instrument mentioned?

• Template

• Scissors

• Calipers

• Trial sizers

What is the benefit of having different sizes and shapes of surgical instruments?

• To limit the options available to surgeons

• To increase the cost of surgery

• To enhance and shorten surgical time

• To confuse the surgical team

What is the purpose of using probes in surgery?

• To measure blood flow

• To provide support to organs

• To explore and detect obstructions

• To cut tissues