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Master the robotics component of Surgical Technology with this verified answer set from the 3rd Edition module. Updated for 2024/2025, it covers surgical robotics systems, instrumentation, procedural steps, safety protocols, and OR team coordination. Perfect for students preparing for certification exams or classroom assessments in ST programs. All answers are 100% accurate and aligned with current curriculum standards.
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Resolution - correct answer A measure of the sharpness of an image or of the fineness with which a monitor or video display can produce an image
End effector - correct answer The portion of a robot that performs a specified task, often involving grasping or moving objects
Haptic interface - correct answer The connection between the surgeon and operating tools that relays the sense of touch
Computer-aided surgery; CAS - correct answer Surgical planning based on computer-generated 3D models of individual patient tissues, organs, and structures
Manipulator - correct answer A mechanical device for the remote handling of surgical instruments without the immediate presence of a surgeon
Articulated arm - correct answer The portion of a robot that performs basic positioning movements by means of a series of joints, links, and drivers
Laparoscope - correct answer A type of endoscope containing an optical and lighting system used for viewing internal abdominal tissue or cavity
Wrist - correct answer The portion of a robot that performs basic orienting movements by turning; revolving; around a fixed pivot point
Fiber optic cable - correct answer A cable that carries laser light from a source to a destination and also can carry digital signals
Endoscope - correct answer A rigid or flexible tubular structure for access to and visualization of internal tissue through natural body openings or incisions
Repeatability-correctanswerAbilitytoperformtaskagainandagainwithprecision
Precision-correctanswerAbilitytolimitmovementto*microns
Flexiblescopes-correctanswerTubing,normallyofsilicone-plastic,thatshapestovariousbodycontoursto allowformultipleviewingangles
Rigidscopes-correctanswerAnarrow,metalhollowtubeusedforviewinginternalstructuresinthe*forward *direction
Computer-aidedsupervisoryrobotsordexterity-enhancingrobots-correctanswerUsedinthesurgicalsuiteto assistinnavigation,enhancesurgicalaccuracyorincreaseddexterityand
Usedtoperformmicro-surgicaltasksimpossibletoachievebyhumanhands*alone
Image-guidedrobots-correctanswerUsedinthesurgicalsuitetorelayMISinternalinformationthatisnot readilyvisibleasitwouldbeduringopensurgery
Tele-operativerobots-correctanswerUsedinthesurgicalsuiteviaremotecontrol,whichcanbeinthesame roomoracrossan*ocean.
Autonomousrobots-correctanswerPerformspecifictaskswithouthumanintervention;notappropriate*for surgicalprocedures
Latency-correctanswerThedelayasinformationistranslatedfromsurgeontorobottopatienttissueandthen translatedfrompatienttissuetorobottosurgeon
Impactoflatencyontelesurgery-correctanswerWhenthereissignificantdelay/latency/itmakesusageofthe mechanismmuchlessusefulandmore*awkward
Whatistheprimaryroboticcomponents-correctanswerPowersource*User
interface,surgeonoperatingconsole
Programandcontroller
Articulatedmechanicalsystem*AMS
WhatisAMS-correctanswerArticulatedmechanicalsystem
whatisthefunctionofsensors-correctanswerSendsignalsaboutthestateofthesystemandtheoperatingfield backtothecontroller
Whatisthefunctionofactuators-correctanswerDrivehardwarethatperformstherequested*tasks
Tactilesensors-correctanswerEnhanceandincreasethesenseoftouch;thisisafocusofresearchers developingnewmicrosensors
Proximitysensors-correctanswerDeterminehowclosetheendeffectorortoolistothedesired*destination
Thermalsensors-correctanswerRegistertemperatureofsurrounding*area
Visualsensors-correctanswerInterpretimagesandrelaythesetothecontroller;designedtocreate'robot *vision'
Links-correctanswerMovebasedonpromptingfromdrivers,canhavesinglearmandmultiplearms
Joints-correctanswerEachdegreeoffreedominthejointrequiresasensortomeasureits*action
Endeffector-correctanswerFingeroffingersEachdegreeoffreedomintheendeffectorrequiresasensorto measureitsaction
Orienting-correctanswerUsedtoturnormovetheendeffectorortoolsothatitispreparedandproperly alignedto*perform
Positioning-correctanswerUsedtogettheroboticarmtoaspecificpointin*space