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Quiz: Surgical Instrument and Supply Fundamentals - ECSACONM

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1

Which instrument is most appropriate for stopping active bleeding in surgery?

Clamp to secure the vessel before ligating or cauterizing
Sponge to press firmly on the site until bleeding slows
Scalpel to cut around the vessel for exposure
Forceps to hold the edges of the wound

2

A surgeon is dissecting tissue and asks for an instrument to help hold structures without tearing them. What should the scrub nurse pass?

Scalpel to cut adhesions around the tissue
Forceps to stabilize and gently handle tissue
Clamp to control tissue securely
Needle holder with suture to anchor the tissue in place

3

Which pairing is most accurately matched with its function?

Sponge — Retraction of deep structures
Retractor — Suturing
Scalpel — Hemostasis
Needle holder — Precise control of suture needles

4

During an abdominal surgery, a vessel is cut and begins bleeding quickly. The surgeon says, “Control that bleeder.” What should the scrub nurse hand over first?

Sponge to press firmly on the bleeding site
Needle holder with suture to close the vessel
Clamp to secure the vessel before tying or cauterizing
Scalpel to expose the bleeding site more clearly


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Part of Setting up the Sterile Field - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created August 26, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit September 19, 2025 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as KatKor (2025). "Quiz: Surgical Instrument and Supply Fundamentals - ECSACONM". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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