Question 1

Name the three parts of a needle.

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Question 2

You ask for a Raytec sponge but are accidently handed a dressing sponge instead.Why should you NOT use the dressing sponge inside a body cavity?

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Question 3

Syringes can have either a plain tip or a __________________ tip.

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Question 4

A Lone Star retractor is used for vaginal and rectal surgeries.

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A Lone Star retractor is commonly used in vaginal and rectal surgeries to facilitate exposure of the surgical field.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of suture boots?

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Question 6

Before using DuraPrep on a patient,check to make sure he or she is not allergic to _______________________.

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Question 7

Neurosurgical sponges can be moistened with one of two solutions prior to being placed on the tissue.What are those two solutions?

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Question 8

A ____________________ sponge has a cross shape cut into it.

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Question 9

You need to draw up 1 mL of thrombin.Someone hands you an insulin syringe to draw it up in.Why can you NOT use the insulin syringe for this purpose?

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Question 10

An abdominal dressing pad is also known as an ___________________ pad.

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Question 11

Keep small sponges,such as cherries or dissectors,attached to a clamp or in the holder.

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Keeping small sponges attached to a clamp or holder can prevent them from being misplaced or lost during surgical procedures.

Question 12

What is bone wax used for?

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Question 13

Silver nitrate sticks are used to ____________________ small blood vessels.

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Question 14

______________________ tape is hypoallergenic,leaves very little adhesive residue,and is gentle on the skin.

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Question 15

On what type of incision would you expect to see Montgomery straps used to hold the dressing in place?

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Question 16

Which size scalpel blade is generally used for making skin incisions?

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Question 17

A #11 scalpel blade is used to make small puncture incisions.

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A #11 scalpel blade is a small, pointed blade that is commonly used for making small puncture incisions or for precise cutting in delicate tissues.

Question 18

What are two of the three characteristics found in sponges that are intended for use inside the body?

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Question 19

Raney clips are used to retract scalp tissue out of the way during cranial surgery.

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Question 20

Five milliliters (mL)is equal to ____________________ cubic centimeters (cc).

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Quiz 2: General Surgical Supplies and Post-Operative Splints