A self-retaining retractor is held by at least two people to ...

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A self-retaining retractor is held by at least two people to retract and provide a well-viewed surgical site.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Microinstruments are made of a shiny finish in order to visualize them better under the microscope.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[Li Jun]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Self-retaining retractors are placed into the wound and kept open by ratchets or spring locks, rather than surgical team members.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The finishes of some portions of the microinstruments exposed to light in the surgical field are deliberately dulled to reduce glare. Some titanium microinstruments have a dull blue finish. Some ebonized black finish can also eliminate glare.