Chapter 1.txt

why is it important to use surgical instruments only for their designed purpose?

why is it important for ratchets to remain locked when the jaw is closed?

which scissors are light weight and used on delicate tissue?

which needle holders have scissors included in the jaws?

true or false:
the allis tissue forceps is considered a traumatic type of forceps.
True False

true or false:
the gelpi retractor is a handheld retractor that is frequently used in orthopedic surgery.
True False

true or false:
the Balfour retractor is a self-retaining retractor that is frequently used during abdominal exploratory procedures.
True False

what part of the anesthesia machine converts the liquid anesthetic into a gas anesthetic?

what valve allows for room air to enter the anesthesia system if negative pressure is detected in the system?

when might a situation of negative pressure exists in the anesthesia system?

which part of the anesthesia machine indicates the amount of pressure in the system?

when the rebreathing bag is being squeezed to ventilate the patient manually, the pop-off valve needs to be ____.

why is it important to confirm that the pop-off valve is completely open after the anesthesia machine and circuit are checked for leaks?

which of the following anesthesia monitoring devices is used primarily to measure the percentage of available hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen?

ideally the surgery room is used for what

a 27kg patient would need what size rebreathing bag?

the suction tip best used to remove large volumes of fluid is ___.

what instrument is used to collect large amounts of bone graft material intraoperatively?

of the following procedures, which should be scheduled as the first of the day?
Corneal laceration, splenectomy, OHE, knee replacement