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WorksheetsSurgical Instruments
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Surgical instruments are mainly made out of what alloy?
iron
stainless steel
titanium
gold
Surgical instruments with gold ring handles are made with what alloy?
chromium
titanium
carbon
tungsten carbide
Which one is NOT part of a hemostat?
finger ring
box lock
tie
tips
Instruments that contacts but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone is:
Critical Instruments
Semi-Critical Instruments
Non-Critical Instruments
Infectious Waste
Instrument that does not contact mucous membranes is:
Critical Instrument
Semi-Critical Instrument
Non-Critical Instrument
Disinfect
What percentage of surgical instruments used today are made from stainless steel?
50%
75%
85%
90%
What is the purpose of passivation in the manufacturing process of instruments?
To enhance the electrical conductivity of the instrument
To provide the instrument with corrosion resistance properties
To increase the thermal resistance of the instrument
To decrease the manufacturing cost of the instrument
What is the result of routine use and exposure to air on passivated instruments?
It leads to quicker wear and tear
It diminishes the instrument's functionality
It builds up a barrier to most stains and corrosive elements
It changes the color of the instrument
Which type of stainless steel is used for surgical instruments where hardness is not a critical factor and is non-magnetic?
Martensitic
Ferritic
Austenitic
Duplex
What property is primarily enhanced by heat treatment in Martensitic stainless steel used in surgical instruments?
Flexibility
Electrical conductivity
Strength and durability
Thermal resistance
What is a characteristic feature of titanium when used in the construction of instruments?
Heavy weight
High glare
Light weight
Poor resistance to wear
What type of instruments should never be immersed in sterilizing solutions containing Benzyl Ammonium Chloride?
Stainless steel instruments
Instruments with tungsten carbide inserts
Plastic instruments
Glass instruments
Which finish on surgical instruments is described as less shiny and used to reduce operating light glare?
Mirror
Matte
Satin
Glossy
Surgical instruments are primarily made from which material due to its corrosion resistance?
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Copper
Plastic
Which surgical instrument is used to clamp blood vessels during surgery?
Scalpel
Hemostat
Retractor
Forceps
What is the main purpose of a retractor in surgical procedures?
To cut tissue
To hold back tissue
To suture wounds
To clamp blood vessels
Which type of surgical instrument is used for cutting tissue?
Scalpel
Hemostat
Retractor
Probe
What is the function of a surgical probe?
To explore wounds
To cut tissue
To clamp vessels
To hold tissue
Which surgical instrument is used to hold or grasp tissue?
Scalpel
Forceps
Retractor
Suction tube
What is the characteristic feature of titanium surgical instruments?
Heavy weight
Corrosion resistance
High glare
Poor durability
Which instrument is used to remove sutures?
Scalpel
Suture scissors
Forceps
Retractor
What is the purpose of a surgical suction tube?
To cut tissue
To remove fluids
To hold tissue
To clamp vessels
Which surgical instrument is used to hold back the edges of a surgical incision?
Scalpel
Hemostat
Retractor
Forceps
What is the main advantage of using stainless steel for surgical instruments?
High cost
Corrosion resistance
Heavy weight
Poor durability
Which type of finish on surgical instruments helps reduce glare from operating lights?
Mirror
Matte
Satin
Glossy
