#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