IAHCSMM CIS Certification:
Scissors
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
