Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment Flashcards
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Which instrument would be used to remove a bone plug during an orthopedic procedure?
Answer: Rongeur
A rongeur is a heavy-duty instrument with a sharp-edged cup that bites away and removes bone in small pieces.
The correct term for the instrument used to dilate the urethra during urological procedures is:
Answer: Van Buren sound
Van Buren sounds are specifically designed for urethral dilation and are curved metal instruments used in urological procedures.
During a craniotomy, which instrument is used to elevate the bone flap?
Answer: Craniotome (perforator)
A craniotome (perforator) drills burr holes in the skull, which are then connected to allow the bone flap to be elevated during craniotomy.
Which clamp is used specifically to occlude the aorta during cardiac surgery?
Answer: DeBakey aortic clamp
DeBakey aortic clamps are large vascular clamps designed to safely occlude the aorta during cardiac and major vascular procedures.
The purpose of a 'cold light' fiber-optic light source in endoscopy is to:
Answer: Illuminate the surgical field without generating heat at the tip
Fiber-optic 'cold light' sources transmit light to the endoscope tip without conducting heat, preventing tissue burns inside body cavities.
Which instrument is used to cut through the sternum during a median sternotomy?
Answer: Lebsche sternal knife
The Lebsche sternal knife, used with a mallet, is specifically designed to split the sternum longitudinally during median sternotomy.
A needle holder with scissors incorporated into the jaws is known as a:
Answer: Olsen-Hegar needle holder
The Olsen-Hegar needle holder has scissors built into the jaws, allowing the surgeon to suture and cut in one instrument without switching tools.