Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment 3

Question 1

Which instrument would be used to remove a bone plug during an orthopedic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Rongeur

Answer

A rongeur is a heavy-duty instrument with a sharp-edged cup that bites away and removes bone in small pieces.

Question 2

The correct term for the instrument used to dilate the urethra during urological procedures is:

Accepted Answer

Van Buren sound

Answer

Van Buren sounds are specifically designed for urethral dilation and are curved metal instruments used in urological procedures.

Question 3

During a craniotomy, which instrument is used to elevate the bone flap?

Accepted Answer

Craniotome (perforator)

Answer

A craniotome (perforator) drills burr holes in the skull, which are then connected to allow the bone flap to be elevated during craniotomy.

Question 4

Which clamp is used specifically to occlude the aorta during cardiac surgery?

Accepted Answer

DeBakey aortic clamp

Answer

DeBakey aortic clamps are large vascular clamps designed to safely occlude the aorta during cardiac and major vascular procedures.

Question 5

The purpose of a 'cold light' fiber-optic light source in endoscopy is to:

Accepted Answer

Illuminate the surgical field without generating heat at the tip

Answer

Fiber-optic 'cold light' sources transmit light to the endoscope tip without conducting heat, preventing tissue burns inside body cavities.

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