CIS Domain 1: Instrument identification

When identifying surgical instruments, which feature is MOST critical in distinguishing between a Mayo and Metzenbaum scissors?

In the differentiation of hemostatic forceps, which characteristic is essential for identifying a Kelly forceps from a Mosquito forceps?

What distinguishes a DeBakey forceps from other tissue forceps in surgical instrument identification?

When identifying a Rongeur, which feature is MOST important in differentiating a Kerrison Laminectomy Rongeur from a Pituitary Rongeur?

What is the KEY feature that distinguishes a Heaney needle holder from a Mayo-Hegar needle holder?

In distinguishing surgical retractors, what feature is MOST indicative of a Richardson retractor as opposed to a Kelly retractor?

Which of the following characteristics is critical for distinguishing between a standard scalpel handle and a Bard-Parker scalpel handle?

In the identification of clamps, which feature is essential for distinguishing a Satinsky clamp from a Bulldog clamp?

What distinguishes an Allis clamp from a Babcock clamp when identifying surgical instruments?

In identifying endoscopic instruments, which feature is MOST important for differentiating between a Maryland dissector and a laparoscopic scissor?

What feature distinguishes a Poole suction tip from a Frazier suction tip when identifying surgical instruments?

When identifying orthopedic instruments, which characteristic is essential for differentiating between a Cobb elevator and a Gouge?

In the identification of ophthalmic instruments, what feature is MOST important for distinguishing between a Barraquer wire speculum and a Jaeger lid plate?

What distinguishes a trocar from a cannula in minimally invasive surgery instrument identification?

In the differentiation of surgical scissors, which feature is MOST indicative of a Suture Scissor compared to a Standard Surgical Scissor?

When identifying a microsurgical instrument, what feature is essential for distinguishing between micro forceps and micro scissors?

What characteristic is KEY in differentiating a Freer elevator from a periosteal elevator in surgical instrument identification?

In distinguishing between different types of biopsy punches, which feature is MOST important?

What distinguishes an Adson forceps from a DeBakey forceps in terms of grip and handling?

When identifying laparoscopic instruments, which feature is MOST critical for differentiating between a grasper with a ratcheted handle and one without?

In the classification of nasal speculums, which characteristic is MOST indicative of a Cottle speculum as opposed to a Vienna speculum?

What feature is crucial for distinguishing between a straight and a curved Mayo needle holder?

In the differentiation of endodontic files, which characteristic is MOST important for identifying a K-file from an H-file?

When identifying surgical needle types, which feature is MOST critical for distinguishing between a taper-point needle and a cutting needle?

In distinguishing between various types of trocars used in laparoscopic surgery, which feature is MOST indicative of a blunt trocar versus a sharp trocar?

What feature is crucial for distinguishing an irrigating cystoscope sheath from a non-irrigating cystoscope sheath?

In the identification of electrosurgical instruments, which characteristic is MOST important for differentiating a monopolar electrode from a bipolar forceps?

What feature is KEY in distinguishing a Weitlaner retractor from a Gelpi retractor in surgical instrument identification?

In differentiating dental elevators, which characteristic is MOST indicative of a Cryer elevator versus a Straight elevator?

When identifying vascular clamps, which feature is MOST critical for distinguishing between a Bulldog clamp and a Satinsky clamp?