Question 1

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Thompson, Bookwalter, and Balfour

Accepted Answer

Thompson, Bookwalter, and Balfour are all types of surgical retractors used for retracting or exposing tissues or organs during surgery.

Question 2

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-During suturing, the surgeon will use this in one hand and the needle holder with the suture in the other.

Accepted Answer

During suturing, the surgeon uses instruments for "grasping and holding" in one hand to stabilize the tissue, while the other hand uses a needle holder with the suture to perform the stitching. This allows for precise control and manipulation of the tissue being sutured.

Question 3

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Beaver handle, commonly used in eye and ear surgery

Accepted Answer

The term "Beaver handle" refers to a tool used in surgical procedures, particularly in eye and ear surgeries, for cutting and dissecting tissues.

Question 4

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Kocher and Babcock

Accepted Answer

Both Kocher and Babcock forceps are primarily used for grasping and holding tissues during surgical procedures.

Question 5

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-The tenaculum contains one or more teeth in the jaws that can be delicate or heavy.

Accepted Answer

The tenaculum is primarily used for grasping and holding tissue, which is facilitated by the teeth in its jaws. These can vary in size from delicate to heavy, depending on the specific surgical needs.

Quiz 11: Surgical Instruments

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Thompson, Bookwalter, and Balfour

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -During suturing, the surgeon will use this in one hand and the needle holder with the suture in the other.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Beaver handle, commonly used in eye and ear surgery

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Kocher and Babcock

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -The tenaculum contains one or more teeth in the jaws that can be delicate or heavy.