RMA Surgical Assisting and Minor Surgery 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which instrument is primarily used for grasping and holding tissue during minor surgery?
- Hemostat
- Tissue forceps (Correct answer)
- Scalpel
- Suture scissors
Correct answer: Tissue forceps
Tissue forceps are designed to grasp and stabilize tissue.
Question 2: A hemostat is most commonly used to:
- Cut sutures
- Clamp blood vessels to control bleeding (Correct answer)
- Retract skin
- Hold drapes
Correct answer: Clamp blood vessels to control bleeding
Hemostats clamp vessels to achieve hemostasis during surgery.
Question 3: Which scissors have one blunt and one sharp tip and are used to cut tissue?
- Bandage scissors
- Mayo scissors (Correct answer)
- Suture scissors
- Iris scissors
Correct answer: Mayo scissors
Mayo scissors are heavy tissue-cutting scissors used in minor surgery.
Question 4: The ratchet on a needle holder is used to:
- Cut the suture
- Lock the needle securely in place (Correct answer)
- Sharpen the needle
- Measure depth
Correct answer: Lock the needle securely in place
The locking ratchet holds the suture needle firmly while suturing.
Question 5: Which instrument is used to hold back the edges of an incision for better visibility?
- Retractor (Correct answer)
- Probe
- Curette
- Towel clamp
Correct answer: Retractor
Retractors hold tissue edges apart to expose the surgical site.
Question 6: A curette is most appropriately used to:
- Clamp vessels
- Scrape tissue or remove material from a cavity (Correct answer)
- Cut sutures
- Grasp drapes
Correct answer: Scrape tissue or remove material from a cavity
A curette has a scoop-shaped tip for scraping tissue or debris.
Question 7: Toothed (serrated) tissue forceps are preferred over smooth forceps when:
- Handling delicate vessels
- A firmer grip on tough tissue is needed (Correct answer)
- Removing sutures
- Pouring solutions
Correct answer: A firmer grip on tough tissue is needed
Teeth provide a secure grip on tougher tissue without crushing it excessively.
RMA Surgical Assisting and Minor Surgery 3
Which instrument is primarily used for grasping and holding tissue during minor surgery?