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Surgical Supplies and Instruments

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1) Instruments must be ___________________to allow cleansing of the entire surface area.   show
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2) Research indicates that _______________ are safe, effective antiseptics.   show
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3) For patients who find injection of a local anesthetic painful or traumatic, the physician may first spray the injection area with a ___________,_____________, which temporarily anesthetize the area at which the injection will be given.   show
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show Epinephrine  
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5) The physician may want to use topical __________ solution or coated applicator sticks to stop localized bleeding, such as with ______________ at the site of a wound.   show
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6) _______________ have a flat blunt tip that can slide under the bandage without damaging the skin.   show
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show Placenta forceps  
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8) ________________ is used to find foreign bodies embedded in dermal tissue or muscle or to trace a wound tract.   show
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9) ________________ resemble gears are located just below the ring handles. They are used to lock an instrument into position.   show
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10) ________________, which has long slender tips, is used during nose or ear procedures.   show
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11) Surgical instruments generally are classified according to their use; most belong to one of four groups:   show
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12) The diameter of the suture strand determines its size; the _________________ are numbered below 0 (aught), and the _______________ are numbered above 0.   show
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show Contaminated instruments; bottom; top  
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show Mechanical washing  
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15) _______________ have a grooved tip that can slide under the suture material without traumatizing wound.   show
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16) The ______________ of a needle holder are short so that they do not obstruct the action of suture needle.   show
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17) A ______________ has a narrow tip for picking up foreign material.   show
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18) A _______________ have sharp tips to clamp on towel material that is used to drape the patient.   show
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show Specula  
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20) A _____________ is a fiberoptic instrument used to visualize the anus and rectum   show
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show Nylon suture  
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show broad antimicrobial action  
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show Sterile techniques  
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24) ___________ begin acting quickly, within 5 to 15 minutes; the duration of action depends on the type of anesthetic used, but the _____________ usually last 1 to 3 hours.   show
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25) The ____________ allows the structure to be cut and removed without trauma to the wound.   show
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