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