Deck 15: Universal Surgical Instruments

Question 1

All hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A mouth gag is available in one size only.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Suture scissors may be straight or angled.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which instrument will the dentist use to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site?

A)Hemostat
B)Needle holder
C)Tissue forceps
D)Periosteal elevator

Question 5

Gut, plain and PGA are types of nonresorbable sutures.

Question 6

A Catroviejo is a type of surgical plier.

Question 7

A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding a Minnesota tongue and cheek retractor?

A)It is commonly used in oral surgery and periodontal surgical procedures.
B)It is commonly used in the oral photography procedures.

Question 9

A mouth gag should NOT be used with sedated patients.

Question 10

A periosteal elevator is placed on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups to reflect periodontal tissues.

Question 11

Which instrument is found on a surgical tray setup and is used to remove debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site?

A)Hemostat
B)Tissue scissors
C)Surgical curette
D)Periosteal elevator

Question 12

A periosteal elevator is used to retract the tongue or cheek during surgery.

Question 13

Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?

A)Locking cotton forceps
B)Scalpel handle
C)Howe pliers
D)Hemostat

Question 14

What can a patient bite down on to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure?

A)Mouth gag
B)Mouth prop
C)Tongue and cheek retractor
D)None of the above

Question 15

Which instrument is used to grasps tissue or bone fragments?

A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Periosteal elevator
D)Suture needle holder

Question 16

Which type of suture material is made from a gut product?

A)Resorbable
B)Nonresorbable

Question 17

Which instrument is used to aid in placing and holding the needle for sutures?

A)Hemostat
B)Needle holder
C)Suture scissors
D)None of the above

Question 18

Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?

A)Hemostat
B)Tissue forcep
C)Suture scissor
D)Periosteal elevator

Question 19

Mouth props come in a one size fits all size.

Question 20

Which item below is used to help maintain a clear field of vision during a surgical procedure?

A)Hemostat
B)Mouth gag
C)Mouth prop
D)Tongue and cheek retractor

Question 21

The steps for removing a scalpel blade using a scalpel blade remover include inserting the blade with the blade side up.