Minor Surgical Procedures and Instrumentation Quiz

Test your knowledge on surgical procedures, instruments, and terminology with these 18 questions. Get ready to scrub in!

#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?

Gauze
Drape
Bandage
Sponge
#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

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