CNOR - Certification Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment Flashcards
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Which instrument classification describes tools used to cut or incise tissue?
Answer: Cutting instruments
Cutting instruments such as scalpels, scissors, and osteotomes are specifically designed to incise or excise tissue.
A Kocher clamp is primarily used for which purpose in the OR?
Answer: Grasping heavy or tough tissue such as fascia
Kocher clamps have interlocking teeth that allow them to grasp dense or tough tissue like fascia securely.
What does the term 'counts' refer to in perioperative nursing practice?
Answer: Accounting for all surgical items to prevent retained foreign objects
Surgical counts involve accounting for all sponges, sharps, and instruments to prevent unintentional retention in the patient.
The electrosurgical unit (ESU) dispersive electrode should be placed:
Answer: On a well-vascularized muscle mass closest to but not over the operative site
The dispersive electrode must be placed on a well-vascularized muscle mass near the operative site to ensure adequate current dispersion and prevent burns.
Which type of endoscope allows visualization of joint spaces during arthroscopic procedures?
Answer: Arthroscope
An arthroscope is a rigid endoscope specifically designed to visualize and access joint spaces such as the knee or shoulder.
Before passing a sharp instrument on the sterile field, the scrub person should:
Answer: Use a neutral/hands-free technique or announce 'sharp' before transfer
The neutral/hands-free zone technique or verbal announcement prevents sharps injuries during instrument transfer.