What type of needle holder has jaws eliminating, twisting, and ...

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What type of needle holder has jaws eliminating, twisting, and turning of the suture?
 
  a. Smooth jaws
  b. Crosshatched
  c. Webster
  d. Tungsten carbide

Question 2

Which statement regarding handing instruments at the sterile field is correct?
 
  a. Pass instruments around the incision.
  b. Lightly place the instrument into the surgeon's hand.
  c. Pass instruments directly over the incisional area.
  d. Anticipate the surgeon's needs before being asked for an instrument.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Jaws with an insert of solid tungsten carbide with diamond-cut precision teeth are designed specifically to eliminate the twisting and turning of the needle in the needle holder. These diamond-jaw needle holders can be identified by the gold plating on the handles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To prevent possible injury, pass instruments around the incisional area rather than over it.

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