CST Instrument Tray Assembly 3

Question 1

Which of the following instrument sets would be assembled for a cesarean section (C-section)?

Accepted Answer

OB tray with uterine clamps and bladder retractors

Answer

A C-section tray includes specialized instruments like DeLee retractors for bladder retraction and Pennington clamps for uterine edge control.

Question 2

A Weitlaner retractor differs from a handheld retractor in that it:

Accepted Answer

Is self-retaining and maintains position without an assistant

Answer

Weitlaner retractors are self-retaining because their ratcheted arms lock open to hold tissue without manual assistance.

Question 3

When loading a scalpel blade onto a handle, the CST should use which technique?

Accepted Answer

Use a needle holder or hemostat to slide the blade onto the handle

Answer

OSHA guidelines require using an instrument such as a needle holder to load and unload scalpel blades to prevent sharps injuries.

Question 4

Which type of scissors on a general surgery tray is designed for cutting suture?

Accepted Answer

Straight Mayo scissors

Answer

Straight Mayo scissors have heavy, blunt blades designed for cutting suture and heavy tissue, distinguishing them from Metzenbaum scissors used for delicate dissection.

Question 5

A Bookwalter retractor system is most commonly assembled for which type of procedure?

Accepted Answer

Deep pelvic or abdominal procedures requiring prolonged retraction

Answer

The Bookwalter is a table-mounted ring retractor system that provides stable, hands-free retraction for prolonged deep abdominal or pelvic surgery.

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CST Instrument Tray Assembly 3