Surgical Procedures and Instruments Quiz

Test your knowledge on surgical tools & techniques. Identify instruments & understand common procedures in this surgery quiz.

#1

Which instrument is commonly used to cut through tissue during surgical procedures?

Scalpel
Forceps
Retractor
Hemostat
#2

What is the purpose of a retractor in surgery?

To cut tissue
To hold tissues or organs aside
To grasp and hold objects
To stop bleeding
#3

Which instrument is commonly used to clamp blood vessels and control bleeding during surgery?

Forceps
Scalpel
Hemostat
Retractor
#4

Which type of anesthesia is commonly used in minor surgical procedures?

General anesthesia
Epidural anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
#5

Which instrument is commonly used to measure blood pressure during surgery?

Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Otoscope
Tonometer
#6

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hysterectomy
Colectomy
#7

In orthopedic surgery, what is an arthroscope commonly used for?

Bone cutting
Joint exploration
Nerve repair
Vascular reconstruction
#8

What is the primary purpose of a trocar in laparoscopic surgery?

To cut tissue
To suture wounds
To create an entry point
To grasp and hold objects
#9

What is the purpose of a speculum in gynecological procedures?

To cut tissue
To hold tissues or organs aside
To dilate and visualize the cervix
To stop bleeding
#10

Which of the following is a common type of surgical incision used in abdominal procedures?

Transverse incision
Midline incision
Oblique incision
Radial incision
#11

Which surgical instrument is commonly used to cut and coagulate tissue simultaneously?

Scissors
Electrocautery
Hemostat
Trocar
#12

Which of the following is a non-absorbable suture material?

Polyglycolic acid
Chromic gut
Nylon
Catgut
#13

In cardiac surgery, what is the purpose of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?

To repair heart valves
To improve blood flow to the heart
To remove plaque from arteries
To replace the entire heart
#14

What is the purpose of a craniotomy in neurosurgery?

To remove a tumor from the abdomen
To repair a fractured bone in the skull
To access and treat conditions within the brain
To replace a damaged joint in the spine
#15

In plastic surgery, what is the primary function of a tissue expander?

To remove excess fat
To stretch and grow tissue
To anchor surgical drapes
To cut through bone
#16

What is the purpose of a stent in cardiovascular procedures?

To measure blood pressure
To support and keep arteries or veins open
To remove plaque from vessels
To seal surgical incisions
#17

In thoracic surgery, what is the purpose of a thoracoscope?

To view and operate on the abdominal organs
To visualize and access the thoracic cavity
To examine the joints and bones
To perform neurosurgical procedures

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