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Surgical Instrument Quiz: Identify OR Tools by Sight

Quick surgical instrument identification quiz. Instant feedback.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Dina Carolina RubioUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This surgical instrument quiz helps you identify common OR tools and match them to their uses with clear photos. Practice spotting scalpels, forceps, clamps, and retractors, then check your skills with a related surgical tech quiz. For more practice, try our tissue identification quiz or warm up with a basic medical quiz.

Which instrument is primarily used for fine tissue dissection rather than cutting dense fascia?
Mayo scissors
Bandage scissors
Metzenbaum scissors
Iris scissors
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A No. 10 scalpel blade is most commonly used for large skin incisions.
True
False
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Which forceps feature rat-tooth tips ideal for handling skin edges?
Russian forceps
Adson with teeth
Dressing forceps
DeBakey forceps
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Kocher (Ochsner) clamps have straight jaws without any teeth.
True
False
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Which retractor is handheld and double-ended, commonly used in superficial exposure?
Balfour retractor
Weitlaner retractor
Gelpi retractor
Army-Navy retractor
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Which needle holder is commonly used in general surgery for standard suturing?
Ring forceps
Mayo-Hegar needle holder
Allis forceps
Castroviejo needle holder
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DeBakey forceps have coarse teeth intended for grasping skin.
True
False
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Which suction tip is best suited for evacuating fluid in abdominal cavities without grabbing omentum?
Suction curette
Yankauer suction
Frazier suction
Poole suction
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A Gelpi retractor has hinged, toothed tips that spread and lock for self-retention.
True
False
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Which clamp is best for occluding a bleeding vessel during dissection in a confined field?
Mosquito hemostat
Allis clamp
Bulldog clamp
Doyen intestinal clamp
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Which laparoscopic instrument has a curved, serrated jaw ideal for dissecting around structures?
Endo peanut
Endoscopic scissors
Laparoscopic fan retractor
Maryland dissector
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In neurosurgery, a Frazier tip is preferred for precise suction in narrow fields with a thumb hole for control.
False
True
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Which instrument is designed to remove small bites of bone in spine surgery?
Kerrison rongeur
Curette
Osteotome
Gigli saw
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A Hohmann retractor is a deep abdominal retractor with a smooth blade.
False
True
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Which instrument is used to elevate periosteum from bone in orthopedic procedures?
Freer elevator
Rongeur
Volkmann curette
Cobb elevator
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Which instrument is used to remove thrombus or embolus from an artery via an inflatable balloon?
DeBakey forceps
Satinsky clamp
Bulldog clamp
Fogarty catheter
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Bipolar forceps deliver current through a grounding pad attached to the patient.
True
False
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Which device safely applies titanium clips to vessels laparoscopically?
Endo GIA stapler
Ligasure handpiece
Maryland dissector
Laparoscopic clip applier
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A 30-degree laparoscope provides a straight-ahead view only.
True
False
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Which orthopedic instrument cuts bone with a flexible wire?
Kerrison rongeur
Osteotome
Gigli saw
Rasp
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Common Surgical Instruments -

    Match names to images of basic surgical instruments to solidify your recognition of common surgical tools used in the OR.

  2. Recall Tool Names and Functions -

    Use surgery instruments flashcards to strengthen your memory of instrument medical surgical roles and their clinical applications.

  3. Differentiate Similar OR Instruments -

    Analyze visual and functional traits to distinguish between closely related surgical tech instruments and avoid common mix-ups.

  4. Apply Knowledge in Clinical Scenarios -

    Leverage quiz practice to select the appropriate instrument during standard procedures, reinforcing real-world decision-making skills.

  5. Enhance Exam Prep and Confidence -

    Boost your readiness for medical exams and practical assessments by reviewing and mastering common surgical tools interactively.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Functional Categories of Instruments -

    Learn to group common surgical tools into cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, and suturing categories. Use the mnemonic "CCG-RS" (Cut, Clamp, Grasp, Retract, Suturing) to quickly recall functions during your surgical instruments quiz. Recognizing these categories on surgery instruments flashcards enhances recall under exam pressure.

  2. Distinguishing Forceps: Adson vs. Debakey -

    Thumb forceps vary by tooth design: Adson forceps have distinct teeth for firm grip, while Debakey forceps feature delicate, atraumatic serrations. Remember "A's for Adson, Aggressive grip," versus "D's for Delicate Debakey," to ace questions on surgical tech instruments. Johns Hopkins Surgery manual confirms these identifiers for tissue handling.

  3. Scissors Identification: Mayo and Metzenbaum -

    Mayo scissors are robust and straight or curved for cut-resistant tissues, whereas Metzenbaum scissors have longer handles and fine tips for delicate dissections. Mnemonic tip: "Mayo for Major tissue" and "Metz for Meticulous work." Review photos of both on instrument medical surgical resources like the AORN database.

  4. Hemostatic Clamps: Kelly, Crile, and Mosquito -

    Hemostats control bleeding: Kelly clamps are larger and partially serrated, Crile hemostats have full serrations, and Mosquito clamps are the smallest. An easy memory trick is "Big Kills (Kelly), Complete Control (Crile), Mini Stops (Mosquito)." Flashcards showing shape differences improve your speed in identifying common surgical tools.

  5. Sterile Technique and Instrument Passing -

    Maintaining sterility is vital: always use a neutral zone or hands-free technique, passing instruments by their handle ends. Practice with surgery instruments flashcards plus role-play to reinforce protocol from the CDC's sterile field guidelines. Confidence in these steps lets you focus on naming OR tools under exam conditions.

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