Testing Surgical Instruments
Which testing material is use for scissors longer than 4 ½ inches.
For scissors longer than 4 ½’’ use standard (Red) scissor test material -or- Non-Latex (Orange) scissor test material.
Red testing material
Paper sheet
Yellow testing material
Stock index card
Choose the correct scissor holding position.
Using the right thumb and middle (or ring) finger, make sure scissors are held in a surgeon’s form. (how they would be used in a procedure)
Answer
Answer
What angle should osteotomes be tested on plastic stick.
The cutting edge should “grab” the rod without slipping.
90°
45°
180°
60°
What is another way to test sharpness of a curette.
For this method, you will need a bright light and magnification.
Stock index card
Paper sheet
Visual inspection
Red testing material
Which testing material is use for scissors shorter than 4 ½ inches.
For scissors 4 ½’’ and shorter in length, use thin (Yellow) scissor test material -or- Non-Latex (Peach) scissor test material.
Paper sheet
Stock index card
Red testing material
Yellow testing material
Pin cutters should be tested using the distal tip.
Test pin cutter in the center of jaw (not the distal tip).It should bite through cleanly.
True
False
Choose the correct scissor blade position.
Do not test the back of the blade. Only test distal 1/3 of blade.
Answer 1
Answer 2
Testing material for amputation knife.
Holding a piece of paper out in front of you, place the knife at a slight angle and, with little pressure, glide the blade downward, cutting away from you.
Red testing material
Paper sheet
Stock index card
Yellow testing material
To preform rachet test. Tap instrument gently on hand.
Test ratchet by engaging "first click" position. Softly tap on a flat work surface.
True
False
Testing material for Kerrison.
The rongeur should take a clean bite out of the card, without snagging or tearing.
Stock index card
Plastic stick
Paper sheet
Yellow testing material
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