Question 1

When preparing a patient for surgery, what should you do after you have applied the antiseptic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Swab only the surgical site with the antiseptic
B)   Pat the antiseptic dry
C)   Cover the area with a sterile, fenestrated drape, from front to back
D)   Reach over the area to position the patient correctly for the procedure
E)   Trim the hair from around the surgical siteF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A tag that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct length of time is the sterilization ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A slender, pointed surgical instrument used to enlarge a body opening, such as a tear duct, is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemostat
B)   forceps
C)   retractor
D)   probe
E)   dilatorF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

In this diagram, which of the following indicates the correct sequence for wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   6, 2, 4, 1, 3, 5, 7
B)   5, 7, 4, 1, 6, 3, 2
C)   7, 4, 6, 1, 5, 2, 3
D)   4, 3, 1, 6, 6, 2, 5
E)   1, 5, 7, 3, 4, 6, 2F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

A wound will heal better if the edges are brought close together or ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   minimized
B)   infected
C)   approximated
D)   abscessed
E)   debridedF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) C

Question 6

Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   1
C)   7
D)   4
E)   2F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

What are the instruments pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dilators
B)   Forceps
C)   Hemostats
D)   Retractors
E)   ProbesF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Scar tissue forms during the ________ phase of wound healing.

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Question 9

When assisting a physician in closing a wound, you accidentally touch the inside of the sterile dressing package with no gloves on. The appropriate step now is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   avoid further touching of the inside of the package
B)   obtain another unopened sterile dressing
C)   hand the dressing to the physician
D)   continue to assist the physician without saying anything
E)   pour alcohol over the dressing to resterilize itF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Anesthetics that are applied directly to the skin and affect only the area to which they are applied are ________ anesthetics.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has had electrocauterization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cleanse the wound with an antiseptic and apply a sterile dressing
B)   Tell the patient to call the doctor if the blister becomes too painful
C)   Encourage the patient to apply ice to the surgical site
D)   Explain to the patient that a scab or crust generally forms over the area
E)   Tell the patient to protect the site from sun exposureF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following are characteristics of nonabsorbable sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are made of a sterile strand of collagen fibers.
B)   They are used for the deep inner layers of the wound.
C)   They must be removed after substantial healing has taken place.
D)   They do not have to be removed after the wound has healed.
E)   They are used when there is considerable stress on the incision.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D) C

Question 13

A deep wound caused by a sharp object is a(n) _______ wound.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following are characteristics of epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)   It constricts blood vessels and prolongs the action of the local anesthetic.
B)   It is useful in patients with heart or respiratory disease.
C)   It is used in areas of the fingers, toes, nose, and ears.
D)   It decreases wound infection rates.
E)   It increases the rate at which the anesthetic spreads into the tissue.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B) A

Question 15

Which of the following would you include when preparing a room for laser surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Open the blinds and shades to let the light in
B)   Uncover any shiny or reflective surfaces
C)   Make sure everyone in the room, including the patient, wears safety goggles
D)   Place cotton-tipped applicators and liquid nitrogen within the physician's reach
E)   Place paper items such as wrappers from instruments near the laserF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

During the ________ period (before a surgical procedure begins), the medical assistant's tasks include providing instructions to the patient, completing various administrative tasks, and easing the patient's fears.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is used for scraping tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Scalpel
B)   Curette
C)   Scissors
D)   hemostat
E)   DilatorF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Healing speeds up if the edges of an incision or nonsurgical wound are ________ or brought together so the tissue surfaces are close to each other.

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Question 19

The primary method for sterilizing instruments and equipment is the use of pressurized steam in a(n) ________, which is a device that forces the temperature of steam above the boiling point of water.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A medical assistant should include which of the following in preparing a patient for cryosurgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body
B)   Ask the patient to put on safety goggles
C)   Inform the patient that the initial sensation of cold will be followed by a burning sensation
D)   Position the patient for the administration of a general anesthetic
E)   Assist with the administration of a local anestheticF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

When preparing a patient for surgery, what should you do after you have applied the antiseptic?

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A tag that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct length of time is the sterilization ________.

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A slender, pointed surgical instrument used to enlarge a body opening, such as a tear duct, is a ____.

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In this diagram, which of the following indicates the correct sequence for wrapping instruments for sterilization?

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A wound will heal better if the edges are brought close together or ____.

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Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

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What are the instruments pictured here?

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Scar tissue forms during the ________ phase of wound healing.

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When assisting a physician in closing a wound, you accidentally touch the inside of the sterile dressing package with no gloves on. The appropriate step now is to ____.

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Anesthetics that are applied directly to the skin and affect only the area to which they are applied are ________ anesthetics.

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Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has had electrocauterization?

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Which of the following are characteristics of nonabsorbable sutures?

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A deep wound caused by a sharp object is a(n) _______ wound.

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Which of the following are characteristics of epinephrine?

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Which of the following would you include when preparing a room for laser surgery?

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During the ________ period (before a surgical procedure begins), the medical assistant's tasks include providing instructions to the patient, completing various administrative tasks, and easing the patient's fears.

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Which of the following is used for scraping tissue?

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Healing speeds up if the edges of an incision or nonsurgical wound are ________ or brought together so the tissue surfaces are close to each other.

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The primary method for sterilizing instruments and equipment is the use of pressurized steam in a(n) ________, which is a device that forces the temperature of steam above the boiling point of water.

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A medical assistant should include which of the following in preparing a patient for cryosurgery?

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