Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment 4

Question 1

Which instrument classification includes towel clamps, sponge forceps, and needle holders?

Accepted Answer

Grasping and holding instruments

Answer

Towel clamps, sponge forceps, and needle holders fall into the grasping and holding category because they are designed to grasp and hold objects securely.

Question 2

The C-arm fluoroscope is used intraoperatively primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Provide real-time X-ray imaging during the procedure

Answer

The C-arm provides real-time fluoroscopic (X-ray) imaging during surgery, allowing visualization of bone, hardware placement, and contrast studies.

Question 3

Which suture material is classified as absorbable and synthetic monofilament?

Accepted Answer

PDS (polydioxanone)

Answer

PDS (polydioxanone) is a synthetic, absorbable, monofilament suture that retains tensile strength longer than most other absorbable sutures.

Question 4

Which instrument is used to compress and occlude the fallopian tube during tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Hulka clip applicator

Answer

The Hulka clip applicator is used to apply a mechanical clip to the fallopian tube to occlude it during laparoscopic tubal ligation.

Question 5

When passing a sharps instrument on the sterile field, the safest technique is:

Accepted Answer

Place in a neutral zone and announce its placement

Answer

The neutral zone technique requires placing sharps in a designated area and announcing placement, eliminating hand-to-hand transfer and reducing sharps injuries.

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Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment 4