Across
- 3. Scissors, rongeurs, curettes, chisels, biopsy punches, and osteotomes all need to be tested for ______________________.
- 4. Debri in this area of the instrument could prevent the instrument from opening and closing all of the way.
- 8. Check these for cleanliness and alignment; the instrument should close completely.
- 12. This tool should be used to inspect fine instruments, small crevices, teeth, serrations, hinges, and box locks.
- 13. Check that these are present and intact. The instrument should close smoothly, without catching or sticking. If these are broken, tissue damage could occur and the instrument may not be able to hold tissue.
Down
- 1. Each piece needs to be inspected and assembled. Test the instrument, and then disassemble it for sterilization. Keep all parts close together.(2 word answer)
- 2. A patient could experience serious burns if this part of an instrument is damaged or missing. Surgical fire is also a risk.
- 5. Cracked inserts can dislodge and fall into the surgical site. Damaged surface area can cause needles to slip position, break, or fall into the surgical site.
- 6. __________ instruments being sterilized will rust and can also contribute to mineral damage and staining.
- 7. Use a dampened low lint cloth to wipe this instrument; check for any nicks, chips, or cracks along the length, as well as the proximal and distal ends for damage.
- 9. This area can experience stress cracks; stress cracks can cause the instrument to break under pressure when used.
- 10. Needle holders that experience this may not release a needle while the surgeon is closing a wound; this could lead to unintentional needle placement and even needle sticks.
- 11. A malfunction with this part of an instrument can cause visual obstruction and/or tissue damage if they release or loosen while holding on to tissue.