Question 1

A Dynamic Air Removal sterilizer is more commonly known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Flash sterilizer 
B)  Prevacuum sterilizer 
C)  Gravity displacement sterilizer 
D)  Immediate Use sterilizer

Question 2

Develop a logical, organized and efficient approach to setting up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The boxlock determines the length of the instrument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Steris sterilization system uses a sterilant containing 35% glutaraldehyde.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List four parts of a ringed instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List four parts of a ringed instrument....

Question 6

A black finish on an instrument makes it safer to use with:

Accepted Answer

A)  laser 
B)  electrocautery pencil 
C)  endoscope 
D)  camera

Question 7

You are inspecting your instruments and find a couple of tiny specks of blood in the jaws of a hemostat. This instrument is OK to use on a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common method of sterilization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Steam under pressure 
B)  Immediate use 
C)  Cold Chemical 
D)  Radiation

Question 9

Instruments used to explore a structure are classified as grasping and holding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What happens when dissimilar metals come in contact with each other in a hot, wet environment like an ultrasonic cleaner?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What happens when dissimilar metals come in...

Question 11

You are setting up a case and notice the blades on the Metzenbaum scissors are slightly misaligned. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep setting up and hope no one notices- time is of the essence 
B)  Remove them from the field and ask for a new one 
C)  Say nothing, it is only a "slight" misalignment 
D)  Toss them on the floor and tell the Circulator you need a new one

Question 12

Ask for your dressings at the mid-point in the surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Remove and replace instruments on the Mayo stand as necessary as the surgery progresses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Name three methods of sterilization used for surgical instruments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name three methods of sterilization used for...

Question 15

_________________________ your motion around the Mayo stand and back table.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ your motion around the Mayo stand...

Exam 1: Instruments, Care of Instruments, Set-Up Guidelines

A Dynamic Air Removal sterilizer is more commonly known as a:

Develop a logical, organized and efficient approach to setting up.

The boxlock determines the length of the instrument.

The Steris sterilization system uses a sterilant containing 35% glutaraldehyde.

List four parts of a ringed instrument.

A black finish on an instrument makes it safer to use with:

You are inspecting your instruments and find a couple of tiny specks of blood in the jaws of a hemostat. This instrument is OK to use on a patient.

The most common method of sterilization is:

Instruments used to explore a structure are classified as grasping and holding.

What happens when dissimilar metals come in contact with each other in a hot, wet environment like an ultrasonic cleaner?

You are setting up a case and notice the blades on the Metzenbaum scissors are slightly misaligned. What do you do?

Ask for your dressings at the mid-point in the surgery.

Remove and replace instruments on the Mayo stand as necessary as the surgery progresses.

Name three methods of sterilization used for surgical instruments.

_________________________ your motion around the Mayo stand and back table.