Which instrument is used to grasp tissue?

• A. Allis tissue forceps
• B. Hemostats
• C. Needle holders
• D. Scissors

Answer: (A)

Grasping tissue requires a tool whose design focuses on holding tissue securely during manipulation. Allis tissue forceps have toothed jaws that bite into tissue, providing a firm grip so you can lift, retract, or move tissue without it slipping or tearing. That makes them the best fit for grasping tissue.

Hemostats are built mainly to clamp vessels and control bleeding, so their primary function isn’t sustained tissue grasping. Needle holders are for securing sutures during stitching, not for gripping tissue. Scissors are for cutting. So the instrument best suited to grasp tissue is the Allis tissue forceps.