Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-Etchings located on the blades of an instrument to keep it from slipping
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.
-​Etchings located on the blades of an instrument to keep it from slipping
A)​preoperative (preop)
B)​ratchet
C)​retractor
D)​scrub
E)​serrations
F)​speculum
G)​surgical asepsis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Serrations are the etchings or grooves found on the blades of surgical instruments, such as scissors or forceps, designed to prevent slipping by increasing the grip on tissues.

​Match the Following Terms to Its Description or Definition

Match the Following Terms to Its Description or Definition