RMA Surgical Assisting and Minor Surgery 3

Question 1

Which instrument is primarily used for grasping and holding tissue during minor surgery?

Accepted Answer

Tissue forceps

Answer

Tissue forceps are designed to grasp and stabilize tissue.

Question 2

A hemostat is most commonly used to:

Accepted Answer

Clamp blood vessels to control bleeding

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Mayo scissors

Answer

Mayo scissors are heavy tissue-cutting scissors used in minor surgery.

Question 4

The ratchet on a needle holder is used to:

Accepted Answer

Lock the needle securely in place

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Retractor

Answer

Retractors hold tissue edges apart to expose the surgical site.

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