PERI-OP 101: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which type of alloy finish on an instrument eliminates glare and is often used during
laser surgery?
A. Plastic
B. Ebony
C. Mirror
D. Reflective - Answers - B. Ebony
Which is the preferred sterile solution to use on the sterile field to remove debris from
instruments?
A. Saline
B. Betadine
C. Hydrogen Peroxide
D. Water - Answers - D. Water
This is a characteristic of robotic instruments and is defined as an instrument with a
specific number of uses.
A. Reposable
B. Tempered
C. Disposable
D. Ebonized - Answers - A. Reposable
Which is NOT an endoscope classification?
A. Flexible
B. Semi-rigid
C. Semi-flexible
D. Rigid - Answers - C. Semi-flexible
What is a description of the Kocher clamp?
A. Smooth tips for holding delicate tissue
B. Small, short, toothed tips to minimize tissue crushing
C. Toothed tip to hold tough tissue
D. None of the above - Answers - C. Toothed tip to hold tough tissue
The four major categories of instruments are
AND ANSWERS
Which type of alloy finish on an instrument eliminates glare and is often used during
laser surgery?
A. Plastic
B. Ebony
C. Mirror
D. Reflective - Answers - B. Ebony
Which is the preferred sterile solution to use on the sterile field to remove debris from
instruments?
A. Saline
B. Betadine
C. Hydrogen Peroxide
D. Water - Answers - D. Water
This is a characteristic of robotic instruments and is defined as an instrument with a
specific number of uses.
A. Reposable
B. Tempered
C. Disposable
D. Ebonized - Answers - A. Reposable
Which is NOT an endoscope classification?
A. Flexible
B. Semi-rigid
C. Semi-flexible
D. Rigid - Answers - C. Semi-flexible
What is a description of the Kocher clamp?
A. Smooth tips for holding delicate tissue
B. Small, short, toothed tips to minimize tissue crushing
C. Toothed tip to hold tough tissue
D. None of the above - Answers - C. Toothed tip to hold tough tissue
The four major categories of instruments are