Which item would you NOT typically find in an excision tray setup?

• A. X-ray film
• B. Betadine swabs
• C. Scalpels
• D. Coban

Answer: (A)

When planning an excision, you assemble a tray with everything needed to perform the cut, remove the lesion, control bleeding, and dress the wound—all while keeping a sterile field. The items are chosen for immediate use during the procedure and postoperative care, not for imaging or radiographic assessment.

X-ray film isn’t part of this sterile setup because radiographs belong to imaging and diagnostic workflows, not to the hands-on excision process. Imaging materials are handled in the radiology area or with the X-ray equipment, and aren’t routinely included in a sterile surgical tray. This is why X-ray film would not typically be found in an excision tray.

Betadine swabs are used to scrub and prep the skin to reduce infection risk. Scalpels are essential for making the incision. Coban is a stretchy bandage used to secure dressings after the procedure or to provide gentle compression. All of these support the immediate surgical and post-procedural steps within the sterile field.