IAHCSMM CIS Certification: Scissors Questions and Answers Graded A+

IAHCSMM CIS Certification: Scissors Questions and Answers Graded A+ Scissors are used to _______, ________, and/or _______________ tissue. cut, incise, dissect All scissors are designed to be __________________. re-sharpened ___________________ do stay sharper longer, however, you cannot replace the Tungsten Carbide edges. gold handled ____________________ are the sharpest scissors available, however, they go dull the quickest. black handled Scissors go dull at the __________________ first. distal tip The feel of scissors should be a _________________ as you open and close. smooth slide Scissors crack in the _______________ area. screw hinge The weakest part of scissors is the ________________. distal tip Blunt tips: Scissor tips should be _________________ in order to prevent puncturing and tearing. rounded Sharp tips: Scissor tips are very fragile, so make sure both tips are present. Inspect sharp tips for _____________ or _____________. bending or damage Blades: Inspect blades for __________ or _____________ on cutting surface. chips or burs Screw Hinged Area: Inspect both sides for the presence of cracking and bioburden trapped in the __________ of the screw. head Rings: Inspect the rings for _____________. 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. 3 to 4 The scissor should not be __________, _______________ or _____________________. loose, tight and grinding, or jumping The raised gold marking on a High Gold scissor indicates that _________________ blades with serrations are present. Serrations prevent ________________________. Tungsten Carbide & tissue slippage Select _________________ days per week in which all scissors processed that day will be tested. two to three Tungsten carbide insert strips on scissor blades _____________ be replaced once sharpened down. Tungsten Carbide scissors have ____________ rings to distinguish this design. cannot & gold Black handled scissors are known as ____________ or _____________ scissors in the industry. microgrind or supercut The unique feature on black handled scissors is the ___________________ placed on one of the blades. It is known as a "_______________" sharpening technique. sharpening technique & "knife edge" Black handled scissors require special sharpening techniques and must be resharpened _______________ times a year. 3 to 4