IAHCSMM CIS Certification: Surgical Instrument Repair

Standard testing material for general scissors larger than 4.5". _____________ of the scissor blade should cut completely through test material __________ times without snagging, especially at the tip. Correct Answer: red test material 3/4 three times Standard testing material for micro scissors smaller than 4.5". _____________ of the scissor blade should cut completely through test material __________ times without snagging, especially at the tip. Correct Answer: yellow test material Never sharpen osteotomes if the overall length is _______________________ than the original length. Correct Answer: 1.5" less Test osteotomes for sharpness using a ___________ at a ______ degree angle. Correct Answer: plastic dowel rod 45 degree Test curettes using a ___________________. Make sure the curettes edges are free of nicks and burrs. Correct Answer: plastic dowel rod The test standard for laparoscopic scissors is a __________________________. Correct Answer: single layer of facial tissue paper The test standard for knives is a __________________. Correct Answer: plastic dowel rod Test standard for a Kerrison Rongeur is an ________________. Correct Answer: index card Test standard for double action rongeurs is an ________________________. Correct Answer: index card Test standard for single action rongeurs is an ______________________. Correct Answer: index card Test standard for gouges is a ____________________ using a 45 degree angle while cutting. Correct Answer: plastic dowel rod When testing Pituitary Rongeurs, 3/4th of the jaws should make a firm imprint onto an __________________. Correct Answer: