#1
Which instrument is commonly used to cut tissue during minor surgical procedures?
Forceps
Scalpel
Retractor
Hemostat
#2
What is the purpose of a hemostat in minor surgical procedures?
To cut tissue
To grasp and hold tissues or blood vessels
To dilate a body opening
To suture wounds
#3
Which of the following is a sterile covering used to isolate the surgical site from the surrounding environment?
#4
What is the purpose of a surgical sponge in the operating room?
To cut tissue
To coagulate blood vessels
To absorb blood and other fluids
To measure blood pressure
#5
Which of the following is a common type of skin closure technique?
Ligation
Debridement
Suturing
Hemostasis
#6
What is the primary purpose of a wound irrigating solution in surgery?
To cut tissue
To coagulate blood vessels
To remove debris and reduce the risk of infection
To measure blood pressure
#7
Which of the following is a non-absorbable suture material?
Catgut
Polyglycolic acid
Nylon
Chromic gut
#8
What is the purpose of a retractor in surgery?
To cut tissue
To grasp and hold tissues or blood vessels
To expose and hold back organs or tissues
To suture wounds
#9
What is the primary purpose of electrocautery in surgery?
To cut tissue
To coagulate blood vessels
To grasp and hold tissues
To measure blood pressure
#10
Which of the following is a common type of local anesthetic used in minor surgical procedures?
Morphine
Lidocaine
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
#11
What is the primary function of a surgical drain?
To cut tissue
To coagulate blood vessels
To remove excess fluid or air from the surgical site
To measure blood pressure
#12
Which type of suture material is absorbed by the body over time?
Nylon
Polyglycolic acid
Silk
Stainless steel
#13
Which of the following is a characteristic of aseptic technique in surgery?
Sterilization of instruments after surgery
Prevention of infection by minimizing microbial contamination
Reusing surgical gloves after proper cleaning
Applying antibiotics after surgery
#14
What is the purpose of a trocar in surgery?
To measure blood pressure
To puncture body cavities for access
To grasp and hold tissues
To suture wounds
#15
In surgical terminology, what does the term 'ligate' mean?
To cut tissue
To tie or constrict blood vessels or ducts
To coagulate blood vessels
To measure blood pressure
#16
In surgery, what does the term 'hemostasis' refer to?
Control or stoppage of bleeding
Removal of foreign objects
Examination of tissues
Wound closure
#17
Which instrument is commonly used for blunt dissection of tissues?
Scalpel
Metzenbaum scissors
Hemostat
Needle holder
#18
In minor surgical procedures, what does the term 'excision' refer to?
Removal of foreign objects
Suturing wounds
Cutting and removal of tissue
Hemostasis