IAHCSMM CIS Certification: Scissors
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Scissors are used to _______, ________, and/or _______________ tissue. ✔✔cut, incise, dissect
All scissors are designed to be __________________. ✔✔r
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IAHCSMM CIS Certification: Scissors
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Scissors are used to _______, ________, and/or _______________ tissue. ✔✔cut, incise, dissect
All scissors are designed to be __________________. ✔✔re-sharpened
___________________ do stay sharper longer, however, you cannot replace the Tungsten
Carbide edges. ✔✔gold handled
____________________ are the sharpest scissors available, however, they go dull the quickest.
✔✔black handled
Scissors go dull at the __________________ first. ✔✔distal tip
The feel of scissors should be a _________________ as you open and close. ✔✔smooth slide
Scissors crack in the _______________ area. ✔✔screw hinge
The weakest part of scissors is the ________________. ✔✔distal tip
Blunt tips: Scissor tips should be _________________ in order to prevent puncturing and
tearing. ✔✔rounded
Sharp tips: Scissor tips are very fragile, so make sure both tips are present. Inspect sharp tips for
_____________ or _____________. ✔✔bending or damage
Blades: Inspect blades for __________ or _____________ on cutting surface. ✔✔chips or burs
Screw Hinged Area: Inspect both sides for the presence of cracking and bioburden trapped in the
__________ of the screw. ✔✔head
Rings: Inspect the rings for _____________. ✔✔cracks
Scissor Action: To inspect the cutting action of a scissor, simply open and close the scissor
____________ times. This opening and closing action should be a smooth glide. ✔✔3 to 4
The scissor should not be __________, _______________ or _____________________.
✔✔loose, tight and grinding, or jumping
The raised gold marking on a High Gold scissor indicates that _________________ blades with
serrations are present. Serrations prevent ________________________. ✔✔Tungsten Carbide &
tissue slippage
Select _________________ days per week in which all scissors processed that day will be tested.
✔✔two to three
Tungsten carbide insert strips on scissor blades _____________ be replaced once sharpened
down. Tungsten Carbide scissors have ____________ rings to distinguish this design. ✔✔cannot
& gold
Black handled scissors are known as ____________ or _____________ scissors in the industry.
✔✔microgrind or supercut
The unique feature on black handled scissors is the ___________________ placed on one of the
blades. It is known as a "_______________" sharpening technique. ✔✔sharpening technique &
"knife edge"
Black handled scissors require special sharpening techniques and must be resharpened
_______________ times a year. ✔✔3 to 4
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