instruments

Question 1

What is the most commonly used handle for minor OT procedures?

Answer 1

Bard Parker Handle (No. 3 & No. 4)

This handle is widely utilized for various surgical tasks.

Question 2

Which forceps are used for holding skin during suturing?

Answer 2

Adson’s tissue holding forceps

These forceps are designed for precise handling of skin and soft tissue.

Question 3

Which forceps is ideal for holding tube structures?

Answer 3

Babcock’s forceps

Babcock’s forceps are specifically designed to grasp delicate tubular structures.

Question 4

What instrument is used for hemostasis of arteries?

Answer 4

Kelly’s hemostatic artery forceps

These forceps are essential for controlling bleeding during surgical procedures.

Question 5

Which instrument is best for artificial rupture of membranes in LSCS?

Answer 5

Kocher’s forceps

Kocher’s forceps are commonly used in cesarean sections for this purpose.

Question 6

What are Allis forceps used for?

Answer 6

Grasping soft tissue holding the edges of uterine incision (without crushing) used in LSCS along with green armytage foreceps

Allis forceps provide a secure grip on soft tissues without causing damage.

Question 7

Which instrument do you use to hold the edges of uterine incision during LSCS?

Answer 7

Green Armytage forceps

These forceps are specifically designed for use in cesarean sections.

Question 8

What is the use of Rampley’s sponge holding forceps?

Answer 8

Aseptic handling of sponges in cavity

These forceps ensure that sponges are handled in a sterile manner.

Question 9

Which clamp is atraumatic for bowel surgery?

Answer 9

Intestinal clamp (doyen’s)

Doyen’s clamp is designed to minimize tissue damage during bowel procedures.

Question 10

What is the common use of the Bard Parker Handle?

Answer 10

Holding blades, making incisions

This handle is versatile for various surgical incisions.

Question 11

What is the common use of Adson Forceps?

Answer 11

Holding skin, fine soft tissue

Adson forceps are ideal for delicate tissue handling.

Question 12

What is the common use of Kelly Artery Forceps?

Answer 12

Hemostasis, clamping blood vessels

These forceps are crucial for controlling bleeding during surgery.

Question 13

What is the common use of Kocher Forceps?

Answer 13

Artificial rupture membranes, trauma

Kocher forceps are used in various surgical scenarios, including trauma cases.

Question 14

What is the common use of Babcock’s Forceps?

Answer 14

Holding tube-like organs

These forceps are designed to handle delicate structures without causing trauma.

Question 15

What is the common use of Green Armytage Forceps?

Answer 15

LSCS, holding uterine edges

These forceps are specifically designed for cesarean sections.

Question 16

What is the common use of Rampley’s Sponge Forceps?

Answer 16

Handling swabs, ensuring asepsis

These forceps are used to maintain sterility during surgical procedures.

Question 17

What is the common use of Doyen’s Intestinal Clamp?

Answer 17

Atraumatic bowel surgery

This clamp is designed to minimize damage to bowel tissue.

Question 18

Which instrument is self-retaining and commonly used in abdominal surgery?

one rectractor (like doyan’s) with 2 side big clamps

Answer 18

Balfour’s retractor

Balfour’s retractor is essential for maintaining exposure during abdominal procedures.

Question 19

Sponge holding forceps are known as?

Answer 19

Rampley’s sponge holding foreceps

Rampley’s forceps are specifically designed for sponge handling.

Question 20

What is the use of Czerny’s and Morris retractors?

Answer 20

Abdominal wall

These retractors are used to hold back the abdominal wall during surgery.

Question 21

What is the use of Deaver, Doyen’s, and Balfour retractors?

Answer 21

Deeper cavities

These retractors are designed for deeper surgical fields.

Question 22

What is the use of Joll’s, and Mollison retractors?

mollison’s has 4 teeth on either side, jensen’s has 3 and perkins-1 only

Answer 22

Thyroid, neck surgery

These retractors are specialized for surgeries in the neck region.

Question 23

What is a mnemonic for Balfour?

Answer 23

Balfour: Big belly!

This mnemonic helps remember the use of Balfour’s retractor.

Question 24

What are the key points regarding needle holders?

Answer 24

• Grasp at body (never tip or swage area)
• Used for all interrupted and continuous sutures

Proper use of needle holders is crucial for effective suturing.

Question 25

What is the definition of **swage**?

Answer 25

Press-fit junction of needle/suture ## Footnote Understanding swage is important for proper needle and suture handling.

Question 26

True or false: **Kocher’s forceps** have a tooth at the tip for tough tissues.

Answer 26

TRUE, also for artificial rupture of membranes ## Footnote Kocher's forceps are designed for handling tough tissues effectively.

Question 27

True or false: **Allis forceps** provide a crushing grip.

Answer 27

FALSE ## Footnote Allis forceps are designed for a non-crushing grip on soft tissues.

Question 28

True or false: **Babcock’s forceps** are atraumatic for tubes.

Answer 28

TRUE ## Footnote Babcock's forceps are specifically designed to handle delicate tubular structures without trauma.

Question 29

What is the use of **Right-angled Mixter’s forceps**?

Answer 29

For deep structures/dissection ## Footnote These forceps are useful for accessing deep anatomical structures.

Question 30

What is the use of **Mayo’s towel clip**?

Answer 30

Secures drapes ## Footnote Mayo's towel clip is essential for maintaining sterile draping during surgery.

Question 31

Blade number 10- straight, slightly curved end

Answer 31

skin and muscle

Question 32

blade number 11 - triangular end

Answer 32

Incision and drainage

Question 33

blade number 12

Answer 33

suture removal (highly curved tip)

Question 34

blade number 15 - tip goes inside and smaller than the base

Answer 34

Precise - minor ot procedures.

Question 35

Ovum forceps usage?

Answer 35

to remove retained products of conception

Question 36

Des jardine (has a window at the end) forceps.

Answer 36

CBD stone forceps