Arista AH and Surgical Hemostats Practice Test

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• What study addresses surgeon concerns about adhesion formation?
• What is the function of the box lock on a hemostat?
• What is a hemostat and what is its primary function?
• Which statement correctly describes the Crile clamp relative to serrations and vessel size?
• Which product takes 4-6 weeks to resorb?
• Name a procedure in vascular surgery where Arista is applied?
• Which statement about Arista AH NOT indicated for is accurate?
• Which clamp is larger with broader jaws for larger vessels and tissue?
• Which procedure is performed in the EP Lab?
• Arista AH is not indicated for which bleeding scenario?
• How do you mix Flowable Avitene?
• Which product uses bovine gelatin as its base material?
• Which locking hemostat is the smallest and typically used for fine, tiny vessels?
• Which statement best describes Arista AH's general indication?
• What are the main safety cautions or contraindications for Arista AH?
• How does Arista AH achieve hemostasis?
• Which product takes 6-8 weeks to resorb?
• Which product resorbs in 6-8 weeks?
• Which organ is removed during a mastectomy?
• What does FESS stand for?
• How should excess Arista AH be managed if present?
• How long does Arista AH take to resorb?
• How should Arista AH interact with irrigation or suction during use?
• Which product takes 10-14 days to resorb?
• In microvascular procedures, what type of hemostats are preferred?
• What best describes how Arista AH functions?
• Which of the following best describes the coverage area of the 3g Arista AH?
• Which form factor category does Arista AH fall into?
• Which of the following describes the components of a hemostat?
• How should hemostats be handled to avoid tissue trauma during use?
• Which organ is removed during a cholecystectomy?
• What is the primary use of standard hemostats?
• Do systemic anticoagulants affect Arista AH effectiveness?
• How should you interpret the lock setting on a hemostat during use?
• In which specialty is TXA most commonly used?
• Name a procedure in gynecology where Arista is applied?
• Surgicel is categorized under which form factor?
• Which statement describes the typical use of curved hemostats?
• What type of study was the Bruckner study?
• Which cardiac procedure is listed as one where Arista is applied?
• Which product takes 7-14 days to resorb?
• What were the key results of the Wisman PMA Study?
• What is a key safety consideration to avoid when using Arista AH?
• What were the results from the Bruckner cardiothoracic study?
• Which product resorbs up to 12 months?
• Arista AH is FDA classified as which class for surgical indication?
• What form factor category does Floseal have?
• Which organ is removed during a prostatectomy?
• Which FlexiTip variant is 38 cm with a rigid segment?
• Which statement correctly describes Arista AH's origin and composition?
• What is the purpose of serrations on clamp jaws?
• What is the typical absorption profile of Arista AH?
• How should you perform an instrument exchange in a way that minimizes tissue injury?
• Which practice helps maintain a sterile field when multiple hemostats are used?
• Which fibrin sealant can be stored frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature?
• Which form of Surgicel is listed as a powder form?
• Which gynecologic procedure is listed as one where Arista is applied?
• How long does Arista AH take to be absorbed and by what process?
• Which statement best describes rust's impact on a hemostat during sterile use?
• How do you sell against Surgicel Powder?
• What does ORC stand for?
• Which device is indicated for topical wound indications rather than surgical hemostasis?
• What are the components of Surgiflo?
• Why is rust prevention important for hemostats?
• Mastectomy removes which tissue?
• Which statement about Arista AH storage is correct?
• What is the function of the ratchet on a hemostat?
• How can Arista AH be considered within a broader hemostasis strategy?
• Which product clears faster from the surgical site?
• D-Stat has an indication for which specialty area?
• Arista AH is derived from what substance?
• What is the time to achieve hemostasis in orthopedic and general surgery?
• In what clinical scenarios is Arista AH indicated?
• What are signs that a hemostat jaw is worn or damaged?
• How should you maintain sterility when passing multiple hemostats in a field?
• What is the approximate coverage area of the 1g Arista AH?
• Which option is NOT something you should check when inspecting a hemostat prior to use?
• Which flowable product is manufactured by Baxter?
• Surgicel Powder comes in which size?
• If bleeding persists after initial Arista AH application, what should you do?
• What surgical specialties were included in the Wisman PMA Study?
• In what situations should Arista AH be avoided?
• What are potential complications associated with Arista AH?
• In the Wisman PMA Study, which outcome data reflects rapid hemostasis within 1 minute?
• How TXA works?
• Is Arista AH absorbable?
• In microvascular procedures, which instrument characteristic is preferred?
• Which product resorbs in 4 weeks?
• What might indicate a damaged locking action in a hemostat?
• Name a procedure in cardiac surgery where Arista is applied?
• How much stronger is the clot formed by Arista AH compared to normal in vitro?
• In microvascular procedures, what is the risk of using excessive force with clamps?
• How long should you wait to assess hemostasis after applying Arista AH?
• What is Arista AH's Indication for Use (IFU)?
• What is the key difference between Arista AH and PerClot starch?
• Are there specialized hemostats for microvascular surgery? If yes, name one.
• Which clamp is larger for medium-sized vessels and broader occlusion?
• What are the components of Floseal?
• Which form of Surgicel is knitted gauze?
• What is the recommended pre-sterilization preparation for reusable hemostats?
• What does MPH stand for?
• How should Arista AH be applied to a bleeding surface?
• Which fibrin sealant is stored frozen at -20°C?
• Which instrument would you use for a small vessel in a deep field?
• Why is it important to keep instrument tips protected during an exchange?
• For a long segment of a large vessel, which instrument is most appropriate?
• What is the typical material composition of standard surgical hemostats?
• What is the recommended storage and packaging for Arista AH?
• What best describes the mechanism by which Arista AH promotes hemostasis?
• Which organ is removed during a nephrectomy?
• Which option correctly matches the 3g Arista AH coverage area?
• How should you pass a hemostat to a surgeon in a sterile field?
• Which product uses collagen as its base material?
• How is Arista AH used in laparoscopic or robotic surgery?
• Which product is a Patch Hemostat?
• How does Avitene Flowable differ from Floseal and Surgiflo?
• Which of the following correctly matches the Mosquito, Crile, and Kelly clamps to typical vessel sizes?
• In urology, Arista is applied in which procedure?
• Which products were compared with Arista AH in the study?
• Which product resorbs in 4-6 weeks?
• How do you choose between a mosquito clamp and a small-curved clamp for microvessels?
• Which product is indicated for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) due to its coverage area?
• What is the recommended cleaning and sterilization approach for reusable hemostats?
• Approximately what percentage of Floseal may be wasted due to advance preparation?
• Which product uses porcine gelatin as its base material?
• Which enzyme mediates Arista AH absorption?
• How do curved hemostats improve visibility in a deep wound?
• PerClot potentially negatively impacts which phase of wound healing?
• Which vascular procedure is listed as one where Arista is applied?
• When choosing a clamp for microvessels, which factor is least relevant?
• Which statement best summarizes Arista compared to Surgicel Powder?
• How should you store reusable hemostats to prolong life?
• How can improper use of hemostats contribute to surgical complications?
• Which factor influences the timing of Arista AH absorption?
• Which product resorbs in 2-3 days?
• What is the key precaution regarding Surgicel Powder in surgical specialties?
• Which of the following is a reported complication associated with PerClot?
• Which product has the longest resorption duration, up to 12 months?
• In the RAPID protocol, which step follows removing excess blood?
• Arista AH FDA approved as what type of hemostat?
• What post-operative education is relevant with Arista AH?
• What describes the difference between straight and curved hemostats in terms of use?
• In microvascular surgery, when is a curved clamp preferred over a straight mosquito clamp?
• Which general surgery procedure is listed as a use for Arista?
• In orthopedic surgery, Arista is applied in which procedure?
• What does EP stand for in medical specialty abbreviations?
• Which product uses a porcine gelatin matrix as part of its composition?
• What is the shelf life and storage requirement of Arista AH?
• What is a potential respiratory complication if Arista AH is aspirated?
• What is the base material of Avitene Flowable?
• Which of the following best describes the coverage area of the 5g Arista AH?
• Which product resorbs in 10-14 days?
• Which organ is removed during a hysterectomy?
• Can Arista AH be left in place after hemostasis is achieved?
• What is Arista AH and how does it promote hemostasis?
• What is the base material of Surgiflo?
• Why is it important to maintain strict sterility with hemostats during surgery?
• What are the FlexiTip applicator names and sizes?
• In ENT surgery, Arista is applied in which procedure?
• How does Avitene Flowable differ from Avitene Flour?
• What is the time to achieve hemostasis in cardiac surgery?
• When should a dull or damaged hemostat be replaced?
• What is the base material of Floseal?
• What is the difference between a vascular clamp and a standard hemostat?
• Which wound-healing phase comes after the inflammatory phase?
• List the four phases of wound healing in order.
• What does the RAPID acronym stand for in the Arista AH protocol?
• Why should you avoid using too many clamps at once in a surgical field?
• How must Tisseel Fibrin Sealant be stored?
• What is the primary purpose of Arista AH?
• How do you check a hemostat for proper function before use?
• Which clamp has finer serrations suitable for smaller vessels?
• Which product is categorized as Fabric?
• Nephrectomy removes which organ?
• How does Arista AH differ from Surgicel or Gelfoam in mechanism?
• What are the three features we sell Arista on?
• If bleeding persists after Arista AH is applied, what should be done?
• Are there allergy considerations with Arista AH?
• How are Hemaderm ENT and Arista AH classified by FDA?