Author Question: If the surgeon or assistant is on the same side of the operating bed and to the right, which hand ... (Read 43 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

If the surgeon or assistant is on the same side of the operating bed and to the right, which hand should the scrub pass with?

a. The right hand
b. Let the surgeon take the instrument from the mayo stand
c. Pass across the field
d. Pass with your left hand

Question 2

What is not a valid function of a clip applier?

a. Used as an end-to-end anastomosis connector
b. Used to mark tissue
c. To occlude blood vessels
d. To close or occlude small lumens of tubes

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
If the surgeon or assistant is on the same side of the operating bed and to the right of the scrub person, pass with your left hand.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Clip appliers are used to mark tissue and to occlude vessels or small lumens of tubes. Clip appliers are not designed to connect organ segments for an anastomosis.