IAHCSMM CIS Certification: Scissors QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Scissors are used to _______, ________, and/or _______________ tissue. Correct Answer: cut, incise, dissect All scissors are designed to be __________________. Correct Answer: re-sharpened ___________________ do stay sharper longer, however, you cannot replace the Tungsten Carbide edges. Correct Answer: gold handled ____________________ are the sharpest scissors available, however, they go dull the quickest. Correct Answer: black handled Scissors go dull at the __________________ first. Correct Answer: distal tip The feel of scissors should be a _________________ as you open and close. Correct Answer: smooth slide Scissors crack in the _______________ area. Correct Answer: screw hinge The weakest part of scissors is the ________________. Correct Answer: distal tip Blunt tips: Scissor tips should be _________________ in order to prevent puncturing and tearing. Correct Answer: rounded Sharp tips: Scissor tips are very fragile, so make sure both tips are present. Inspect sharp tips for _____________ or _____________. Correct Answer: bending or damage Blades: Inspect blades for __________ or _____________ on cutting surface. Correct Answer: chips or burs Screw Hinged Area: Inspect both sides for the presence of cracking and bioburden trapped in the __________ of the screw. Correct Answer: head Rings: Inspect the rings for _____________. Correct Answer: cracks Scissor Action: To inspect the cutting action of a scissor, simply open and close the scissor ____________ times. This opening and closing action should be a smooth glide. Correct Answer: 3 to 4 The scissor should not be __________, _______________ or _____________________. Correct Answer: loose, tight and grinding, or jumping