Deck 15: Universal Surgical Instruments

Question 1

Name the instrument that grasps tissue or bone fragments.

A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Suture needle holder
D)All of the above

Answer 1

Hemostat

Question 2

What is the function of suture scissors?

A)To cut the sutures
B)To slice the sutures

Answer 2

To cut the sutures

Question 3

The patient bites down on a _____ to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure.

A)mouth gag
B)tongue and cheek retractor
C)hemostat
D)mouth prop
E)none of the above

Answer 3

mouth prop

Question 4

Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?

A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Periosteal elevator
D)Tissue forceps
E)All of the above

Question 5

Name the instrument(s) that aids in placing and holding the needle for sutures.

A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Suture needle holder
D)All of the above

Question 6

During a surgical procedure, the dentist uses this instrument to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site.

A)Root elevator
B)Straight elevator
C)Periosteal elevator
D)Luxating elevator
E)Surgical curette

Question 7

Select the instrument that holds and retracts the tongue or cheek during surgery.

A)Mouth prop
B)Mouth gag
C)Hemostat
D)Tongue and cheek retractor
E)All of the above

Question 8

Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?

A)Hemostat
B)Tongue and cheek retractor
C)Scalpel handle
D)Mouth prop
E)Periosteal elevator

Question 9

A periosteal elevator is used to retract tongue or cheek during surgery.

Question 10

Name the instrument that is always found in a surgical tray setup and that removes debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site.

A)Hemostat
B)Surgical curette (Prichard)
C)Luxating elevator
D)Periosteal elevator
E)Straight elevator

Question 11

A periosteal elevator is used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups.

Question 12

A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics is true regarding a tongue and cheek retractor?

A)Is commonly used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups
B)Is commonly used in the oral photography procedures
C)None of the above

Question 14

A mouth gag should not be used with sedated patients.