NBSTSA Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment

Question 1

Which instrument classification describes tools used to hold back tissues and organs to expose the surgical field?

Accepted Answer

Retractors

Answer

Retractors are specifically designed to hold back tissue and organs, improving visualization of the operative site.

Question 2

The Mayo scissors are best suited for which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

Cutting heavy tissue and sutures

Answer

Mayo scissors are heavy-duty scissors designed for cutting tough tissue, fascia, and sutures, distinguishing them from the finer Metzenbaum scissors.

Question 3

A Kocher (Ochsner) clamp is characterized by which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

Teeth at the tip of the jaws

Answer

Kocher clamps have interlocking teeth at the tip, providing a firm grip on tough tissue like fascia, though they are traumatic to delicate structures.

Question 4

Which needle holder is most commonly used for general surgery procedures?

Accepted Answer

Crile-Wood

Answer

The Crile-Wood needle holder is the standard general-use needle holder found on most basic instrument sets in general surgery.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Weitlaner retractor?

Accepted Answer

Self-retaining retraction of wound edges in smaller incisions

Answer

The Weitlaner is a self-retaining retractor with sharp prongs that lock open to maintain wound edge retraction without requiring an assistant to hold it.

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified Practice Test

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified Practice Test

NBSTSA Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment