CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

When classifying instruments used during surgery, a Straight Mayo would be considered what type of instrument?
  1. Clamp
  2. Scissors
  3. Retractor
  4. Forceps
Explanation
Answer: B-A Straight Mayo is the name for a type of surgical scissors. Straight Mayo scissors have straight blades instead of curved and have slightly blunted ends. They are typically used for cutting sutures or superficial tissue.
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