Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-Locking mechanism of an instrument
A)preoperative (preop)
B)ratchet
C)retractor
D)scrub
E)serrations
F)speculum
G)surgical asepsis

Question

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Locking mechanism of an instrument
A)​preoperative (preop)
B)​ratchet
C)​retractor
D)​scrub
E)​serrations
F)​speculum
G)​surgical asepsis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ratchet is the locking mechanism of a surgical instrument, allowing the instrument to maintain its grip without continuous pressure from the user.

​Match the Following Terms to Its Description or Definition

Match the Following Terms to Its Description or Definition