Which instrument has a blunt lower end used to remove dressings?

• A. Suture Scissors
• B. Bandage Scissors
• C. Scalpel
• D. B/S Scissors

Answer: (B)

Bandage scissors are designed with a blunt lower blade that has a rounded or dull tip. This feature lets you slip the blade under a dressing or bandage without scratching or injuring the skin, then lift and cut the dressing safely. The upper blade is sharp and does the cutting, while the blunt lower blade protects the underlying tissue as you work. Suture scissors, by contrast, target sutures and usually have a pointed tip for precision. A scalpel is a sharp blade used for incisions, not for removing dressings. Some exam questions use a shorthand like B/S scissors, which still refers to bandage scissors—the key point is the blunt end that makes dressing removal safer.