Author Question: The splash basin is a popular item used during the case to hold fluids for washing powder off the ... (Read 9 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

The splash basin is a popular item used during the case to hold fluids for washing powder off the surgical team's gloves and also to hold irrigation fluid that will be used to irrigate the surgical wound.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The two best ways to load a knife blade onto a handle are by using a heavy needle holder or simply by hand.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sophiapenny · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
If fluids in a splash basin are used to wash off powder from the surgical teams' hands, then this solution should be removed from further use to avoid its being used on the patient because powder and debris could be transferred back to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Always use an instrument such as a heavy Kelly clamp to attach a blade to its handle. Avoid using a needle holder because that would weaken the jaws. Never use the fingers because that could cause injury.