Can You Identify All of the Nursing Equipment from an Image?

By: Khadija L.
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Can You Identify All of the Nursing Equipment from an Image?
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About This Quiz

A nurse is a medical professional whose main goal is to provide care to individuals, specifically maintaining or increasing their health and quality of life. They practice in many different specialties and while they are mostly seen accompanying doctors, they also work independently in other settings. 

Just like any other profession requires tools to perform their jobs effectively, so do nurses. Many of the tools that nurses use are also used by other people in the medical field. Some of the most popular include stethoscopes, scrubs, scissors, clipboards, thermometers, disposable gloves, syringes, and needles. 

Before modern nursing was established, nuns and monks took on the roles of providing help to the sick. During the 19th century, Florence Nightingale established the first school of nursing and so began the history of the profession. Many of the tools nurses use today were developed over centuries of trial and error and while the tools are very effective, there are still more advancements that need to be made. 

If you were given images of some of the tools that nurses use every day, would you be able to identify them?  Well, this quiz was made just to test your knowledge on the topic? If you would like to find out how much you know, or if you want to take a cool quiz, then all you have to do is click begin!

Automotive Stethoscope
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What is this tool called?
Basin
Stethoscope
Dressing
Measuring tape
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A stethoscope is a medical device which is used for auscultation (listening) to the sounds made by the internal organs. It consists of a small disc-shaped resonator which is placed up against the body mostly to listen to heart and lung sounds.

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trauma shears
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Emesis basin
Bell timer
Trauma shears
Monofilaments
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Wrong Answer

Trauma shears, sometimes called tuff cuts, are a type of scissors commonly used by paramedics and other people working in emergency medicine when they need to quickly and safely remove clothing from injured patients.

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sphygmomanometer
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The nurses' tool shown in this picture is a__________.
Sphygmomanometer
DM stick
Babinski hammer
Pocket eye chart
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A sphygmomanometer,​ also referred to as a blood pressure cuff, is a device used to measure a person's blood pressure. It consists of a cuff that is able to inflate and collapse while releasing the pressure in the artery.

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badge holder
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What is the name of this item?
Dynamometer
Forceps
Tuning fork
Badge holder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

​Badge holders are used to hold badges (as the name implies) and other forms of identification in places where security is required. Some people also use badge tethers which have a loaded spring, while others use clips.

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bouffant cap
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What is this object called?
Wartenburg pinwheel
Bouffant​ cap
Transfer bench
Surgical mask
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bouffant caps are loose caps used to keep hair away from the face. They are worn by many different people in the medical field and they can sometimes be seen on patients, specifically those who go into surgery.

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Scissors
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Hand sanitizer
Blood pressure cuff
Scissors
Gauze
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Scissors are a type of hand-operated shearing tool that consists of a pair of metal blades that slide against each other to cut items. In the medical field, there are several types, including surgical scissors, trauma shears, iris scissors and tenotomy scissors.

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Nursing pin
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The nurses' item shown in the picture is a __________.
Nursing pin
Scrubs
Tourniquet​
DM stick
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Not necessarily a tool, but the nursing pin is a type of badge made from some type of metal and is worn by nurses as a form of identification for having finished nursing school. Most pins are specific to the school which they attended and are presented at a graduating ceremony.

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Pulse Oximeter
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What is the name of this item?
Pulse oximeter
Syringe
Touniquet
Ottoscope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pulse oximeter is a noninvasive method of monitoring someone’s oxygen by reading the peripheral oxygen saturation. There are two main types, the fingertip, ​and the earlobe. In some cases with infants, there is one for the foot.

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clip board
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What is this common object called?
Tongue depressor
Disposable gloves​
Clipboard
Measuring tape
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A clipboard is a thin, rigid board that has a clip at the top and is used for holding and supporting paper, typically when hard writing surfaces are unavailable. Both doctors and nurses use these tools frequently to take notes and keep track of patients.

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penlight
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Bell timer
Penlight
Sponge receptacle
Scrubs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A penlight is a small flashlight that comes in the shape of a pen. They use small LED lights that light up at the press of a button. They come in a variety of materials and brightness and are used as an examination tool.

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Nurses watch
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The nurses' tool shown in the picture is a __________.
Trauma shears
Measuring tape
Surgical mask
Nurse's watch
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Wrong Answer

There is nothing distinctively different about a nurse’s watch, only its use. They are used to ensure that the patients are given the correct medication at the correct intervals and they are also used as alarms in order to check on patients.

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scrub cap
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What is the name of this item?
Pocket eye chart
Blood pressure cuff
Scrub cap
DM stick
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Since the 1940s, scrub caps are worn by everyone in an operating room. They are worn to protect patients from contaminants found in the hair. There are also full-face caps made for people with beards.

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full face shield
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What is this tool called?
Otoscope
Hand sanitizer
Gauze
Full face shield
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A full-face shield is a device used to protect the wearer’s face from different types of impact hazard, which can include flying objects, chemicals, ​and infectious fluids. They are used in many different fields, including the medical field.

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body fat caliper
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Stethoscope​
Body fat calipers
Scrubs
Scissors
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Body fat calipers (or a pair of calipers) are used to help determine body fat percentage. They do so by measuring the distance between two opposite sides by using the tips to fit across the points.

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digital blood pressure monitor
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The nurses' tool shown in this picture is a __________.
Tourniquet
Digital blood pressure monitor
Tongue depressor
Nursing pin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Digital meters are a type of blood pressure monitor that measure systolic and diastolic pressures by oscillometric detection. They can be inflated automatically or manually and while they are found in every major hospital, they are known for their inaccuracies in certain types of patients.

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forceps
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What is the name of this item?
Forceps
Transfer bench
Gait belt
Nurse's watch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Forceps (or a pair of forceps) are​ a handheld instrument used to grasp or hold objects, specifically when the fingers are too large to hold or grasp objects. Outside of the medical field, they are called tweezers, tongs or clamps.

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Thermometer
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What is this tool called?
Syringe
Dynamometer
Measuring tape
Thermometer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A thermometer is a device used to measure temperature. There are many different types of thermometers, some are used for different parts of the body and some use different elements to measure temperature.

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tuning fork
Shutterstock
Which of these items is shown in this image?
Tuning fork
DM stick
Bell timer
Penlight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A tuning fork is an acoustic resonator that comes in the form of a U-shape two-pronged fork. It is used to assess a person’s hearing, particularly in two exams- the Weber test and the Rinne test.

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Otoscope
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The nurses' tool shown in the picture is called __________.
Disposable gloves
Otoscope
Blood pressure cuff
Gait belt
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An otoscope is a device used to look in the ear to get a view of the ear canal and tympanic membrane. It is typically used during regular check-ups and when patients complain of symptoms concerning the ear.

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cannula
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What is the name of this item?
Pill box
Stethoscope
Cannula
Forceps
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A cannula is a type of tube used to deliver or remove different substances (fluids and gases) as well as for collecting information. They come in a variety of sizes and are also color-coded.

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bandage scissors
Shutterstock
What is this tool called?
Hand sanitizer
DM stick
Scrub cap
Bandage​ scissors
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bandage scissors, sometimes called bandage forceps, are angled tipped scissors known for having a blunt bottom blade in order to help safely cut off bandages without injuring the skin.

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compression stockings
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Scissors
Gait belt
Compression stockings
Step stool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Compression stockings are specialized stockings designed to help prevent the occurrence or progression of different venous disorders, including edema and thrombosis. They are elastic and help to increase venous blood flow.

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suture kit
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The nurses' tool shown in the picture is a __________.
Suture kit
Bell timer
Forcep
Scissor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A suture kit is a type of surgical kit used to help manage cuts and lacerations. These kits come in different sizes and with different objects, but the most popular items found inside are a pair of forceps, surgical scissors, surgical blades, scalpels and needle holders.

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tougue depressor
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What is the name of this item?
Measuring tape
Tongue depressor
Pocket eye chart
Scrubs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A tongue depressor is a tool used by medical practitioners to depress the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat. Tongue depressors are flat, thin and often wooden and smooth at both ends, similar to a popsicle stick.

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Measuring Tape
n/a
What is this tool called?
Stethoscope​
Tourniquet
Gauze
Measuring tape
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A measuring tape is a type of ruler used to measure the distance between two points. In the medical field, it is used to help monitor​ the progress in weight management, head circumference of children and many other things.

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Disposable gloves
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Pulverizer
Syringe
Disposable gloves
Badge holder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Medical gloves are used by medical professionals during different examinations and procedures to prevent cross-contamination. These gloves come in a variety of colors and sizes, as well as with powder, powder-free, latex and vinyl.

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bedpan
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The nurses' tool shown in this picture is a __________.
Penlight
Gait belt
Bed pan
Nurse's watch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bedpans are receptacles used for bedridden patients who are unable to use the toilet. They can be found in different medical facilities and are usually made from metal, plastic, glass or ceramic.

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syringe
Shutterstock
What is the name of this item?
Syringe
DM stick
Blood pressure cuff
Nursing pin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A syringe is a tube with a nozzle and piston used for sucking in and ejecting liquid usually through a hollow or fitted needle. They are also used in the culinary industry, in laboratories and some are found in parts of firefighting equipment.

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Gauze sponge
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What is this tool called?
Dynamometer
Measuring tape
Scrub cap
Gauze sponge
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gauze is a thin, open weave fabric used as a medical dressing. Modern gauzes are coved with a type of plastic porous film that helps it to prevent direct contact and therefore minimize adhesion to the wound.

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Reflex hammer
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Pill box
Reflex hammer
Cannula
Stethoscope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A reflex hammer is a medical instrument used by medical professionals to test deep tendon reflexes, as part of neurological physical exams to detect anomalies in the nervous system.

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kidney dish
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The nurses' tool shown in the picture is a __________.
Trigger point point
Pocket eye chart
Kidney dish
Step stool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A kidney dish, sometimes called an emesis basin, is a small shallow basin in the shape of a kidney used in hospitals and nursing homes to hold different types of medical waste, including body fluids and soiled bandages.

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Tourniquet
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What is the name of this item?
Tourniquet
Forceps
Scissors
Pulverizer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A tourniquet is an elastic strip used as a constricting device to help control venous and arterial blood flow, usually around limbs. In emergency situations, they are used to help stop traumatic bleeding.

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crash cart
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What is this larger item called?
Emesis basin
Disposable gloves
Bell timer
Crash cart
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A crash cart is a type of container which houses different types of equipment used in medical emergencies. Most, if not all, crash carts have wheels that help to move them around more quickly.

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nurses utility belt
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Which of these items is shown in the image?
Badge holder
Gait belt
Trauma shears
Nurse's utility belt
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A nurse’s utility belt is a type of tool belt that nurses and other medical professionals use to keep all of the items they use regularly. Some of these items include scissors, penlights, pens or markers, and tape.

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sanitizing wipes
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The nurses' tool shown in the picture is a __________.
Cannula
Sanitizing wipe
Gauze
Thermometer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizers are different types of portable hygiene products that medical professionals and much of the population use to keep their hands, as well as other body parts, clean.

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scrubs
Shutterstock
What is the name of this item?
Scrubs
Anatomical hip model
Bouffant cap
Stethoscope​
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pair of scrubs is a type of uniform worn by nurses and doctors not only for identification and hygienic purposes. In some places, nurses wear traditional uniforms that consist of a dress, apron, ​and cap.

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monofilament
Shutterstock
What is this tool called?
Scissors
Nurse watch
Blood pressure cuff
Monofilaments
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Monofilaments are small strands of nylon used in the monofilament test. The test is a neurological examination used to assess the sensation of the peripheral nerve, specifically the feet of patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Pocket eye chart
Shutterstock
Which of these items is shown in the image?
Scrub cap
Pocket eye chart
Gait belt
Tongue depressor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pocket eye chart is a chart used to measure the visual acuity of a viewer. It is a smaller version of the original Snellen chart which is used by doctors, nurses, ​and optometrists and is usually held at a distance of 6 feet away.

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oral swab
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The nurses' tool shown in this picture is a/an __________.
Step stool
Measuring tape
Bell timer
Oral swab
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Oral swabs, sometimes called buccal swabs or smears, are tools used to collect DNA from inside the mouth. Apart from being used in the hospital for testing, they are also used in law enforcement and clinical trials.

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surgical mask
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What is the name of this item?
Anatomical model
Massage table
Surgical mask
Pulverizer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

​A surgical mask, sometimes called a procedure mask, is a type of mask worn by health professions during nursing and surgery to prevent the shedding of bacteria (in the form of aerosols and liquid droplets) from the wearer’s nose and mouth.

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