Surgical Procedures and Instruments Quiz

A scalpel is a precise surgical knife used for cutting tissues.

Retractors are used to hold tissues or organs aside to provide better access and visibility during surgery.

A hemostat is a surgical instrument used to clamp blood vessels and control bleeding.

Local anesthesia is commonly used in minor surgical procedures to numb a specific area of the body.

A sphygmomanometer is commonly used to measure blood pressure during surgery, ensuring patient safety and monitoring anesthesia effectiveness.

Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, typically due to appendicitis.

An arthroscope is used for visualizing and treating problems inside a joint.

A trocar is used to create a small opening in the abdominal wall for inserting laparoscopic instruments.

A speculum is used to dilate the vaginal canal and visualize the cervix during gynecological examinations.

A midline incision is a common surgical approach used in abdominal procedures for better access and visualization.

Electrocautery is a surgical instrument used to cut and coagulate tissue by applying heat.

Nylon is a non-absorbable suture material commonly used in surgery.

A CABG is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked coronary arteries.

A craniotomy is a surgical procedure to open the skull in order to access and treat conditions within the brain.

A tissue expander is used in plastic surgery to stretch and grow tissue, often in preparation for reconstructive procedures.

A stent is a small mesh tube used to support and keep arteries or veins open, often after procedures like angioplasty.

A thoracoscope is used in thoracic surgery to visualize and access the thoracic cavity, often for diagnostic or surgical purposes.