Which instrument can be used to examine a cavity's interior?

a. Yankauer
b. Speculum
c. Tungsten needle holder
d. Bayonet forceps


ANS: B
The hinged, blunt blades of a speculum enlarge and hold open a canal or cavity. Some examples are a vaginal speculum, rectal speculum, or ear speculum.

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