Question 1

Which of the following is not a chemical agent commonly used to sterilize certain surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)  dihydrogen monoxide 
B)  glutaraldehyde 
C)  chlorine dioxide 
D)  sodium hypochlorite 
A)  dihydrogen monoxide 
B)  glutaraldehyde 
C)  chlorine dioxide 
D)  sodium hypochlorite

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-This should not be worn during a surgical procedure because it harbors microbes

Accepted Answer

A) fasting 
B) soaking solution 
C) Mayo stand 
D) sterile drape 
E) medical asepsis
F)surgical asepsis
G)hand antiseptics
H)dry heat
I)jewelry
J)sterile gown
K)consent form
L)strikethrough
M)antiseptic
N)acupuncture 
A) fasting 
B) soaking solution 
C) Mayo stand 
D) sterile drape 
E) medical asepsis
F)surgical asepsis
G)hand antiseptics
H)dry heat
I)jewelry
J)sterile gown
K)consent form
L)strikethrough
M)antiseptic
N)acupuncture

Question 3

​Be sure to cover all points when scheduling a patient for a minor surgical procedure.Match the information provided to the patient to whether it is given at the time of scheduling the appointment or when the patient arrives for the appointment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Ensure that the patient has signed a surgical consent form

Accepted Answer

A) ​when scheduling the appointment 
B) ​when the patient arrives for the appointment 
A) ​when scheduling the appointment 
B) ​when the patient arrives for the appointment

Question 4

​Be sure to cover all points when scheduling a patient for a minor surgical procedure.Match the information provided to the patient to whether it is given at the time of scheduling the appointment or when the patient arrives for the appointment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Advise patient of the amount of time to fast as instructed by provider if applicable

Accepted Answer

A) ​when scheduling the appointment 
B) ​when the patient arrives for the appointment 
A) ​when scheduling the appointment 
B) ​when the patient arrives for the appointment

Question 5

Autoclaved items remain sterile if they have been properly processed and protected from moisture for ____ days.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  45 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  45

Question 6

Which type of forceps are used to grasp towels and dressings and hold drape towels in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown 
B)  Backhaus 
C)  Thumb 
D)  Judd-Allis 
A)  Brown 
B)  Backhaus 
C)  Thumb 
D)  Judd-Allis

Question 7

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. )
-Scissors

Accepted Answer

A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing 
A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing

Question 8

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Placed in contact with microorganisms

Accepted Answer

A) ​anesthetic 
B) ​aseptic technique 
C) ​contamination 
D) ​fenestrated 
E) ​forceps
F)​hemostat
G)​microbial
H)​microorganism
I)​needle holder
J)​postoperative (postop) 
A) ​anesthetic 
B) ​aseptic technique 
C) ​contamination 
D) ​fenestrated 
E) ​forceps
F)​hemostat
G)​microbial
H)​microorganism
I)​needle holder
J)​postoperative (postop)

Question 9

Match each instrument component with its description or purpose.
-Designed to allow the thumb and finger to be inserted into the rings

Accepted Answer

A) ring handle 
B) thumb handle 
C) ratchet 
D) serrations 
E) teeth 
A) ring handle 
B) thumb handle 
C) ratchet 
D) serrations 
E) teeth

Question 10

Match each instrument component with its description or purpose.
-Little fissures engraved into the surface of the blades of hemostats and forceps designed to prevent slippage

Accepted Answer

A) ring handle 
B) thumb handle 
C) ratchet 
D) serrations 
E) teeth 
A) ring handle 
B) thumb handle 
C) ratchet 
D) serrations 
E) teeth

Question 11

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. )
-Forceps

Accepted Answer

A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing 
A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing

Question 12

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

Accepted Answer

A) ​preoperative (preop) 
B) ​ratchet 
C) ​retractor 
D) ​scrub 
E) ​serrations
F)​speculum
G)​surgical asepsis 
A) ​preoperative (preop) 
B) ​ratchet 
C) ​retractor 
D) ​scrub 
E) ​serrations
F)​speculum
G)​surgical asepsis

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Total removal of all microbes associated with diseases

Accepted Answer

A) fasting 
B) soaking solution 
C) Mayo stand 
D) sterile drape 
E) medical asepsis
F)surgical asepsis
G)hand antiseptics
H)dry heat
I)jewelry
J)sterile gown
K)consent form
L)strikethrough
M)antiseptic
N)acupuncture 
A) fasting 
B) soaking solution 
C) Mayo stand 
D) sterile drape 
E) medical asepsis
F)surgical asepsis
G)hand antiseptics
H)dry heat
I)jewelry
J)sterile gown
K)consent form
L)strikethrough
M)antiseptic
N)acupuncture

Question 14

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. )
-Scalpels

Accepted Answer

A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing 
A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing

Question 15

Which of these statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  A surgical instrument's function can often be determined by visual inspection. 
B)  Surgical instruments typically have numerous functions. 
C)  The surgical instruments used in a medical office are very costly. 
D)  All surgical instruments must be properly labeled and sterilized. 
A)  A surgical instrument's function can often be determined by visual inspection. 
B)  Surgical instruments typically have numerous functions. 
C)  The surgical instruments used in a medical office are very costly. 
D)  All surgical instruments must be properly labeled and sterilized.

Question 16

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. )
-Specula

Accepted Answer

A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing 
A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Reaching over this will contaminate it

Accepted Answer

A) fasting 
B) soaking solution 
C) Mayo stand 
D) sterile drape 
E) medical asepsis
F)surgical asepsis
G)hand antiseptics
H)dry heat
I)jewelry
J)sterile gown
K)consent form
L)strikethrough
M)antiseptic
N)acupuncture 
A) fasting 
B) soaking solution 
C) Mayo stand 
D) sterile drape 
E) medical asepsis
F)surgical asepsis
G)hand antiseptics
H)dry heat
I)jewelry
J)sterile gown
K)consent form
L)strikethrough
M)antiseptic
N)acupuncture

Question 18

A ____ needle holder is used to grasp suture needles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jones 
B)  Mosquito 
C)  Spencer 
D)  Olsen Hegar 
A)  Jones 
B)  Mosquito 
C)  Spencer 
D)  Olsen Hegar

Question 19

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​​After or following a surgical procedure

Accepted Answer

A) ​anesthetic 
B) ​aseptic technique 
C) ​contamination 
D) ​fenestrated 
E) ​forceps
F)​hemostat
G)​microbial
H)​microorganism
I)​needle holder
J)​postoperative (postop) 
A) ​anesthetic 
B) ​aseptic technique 
C) ​contamination 
D) ​fenestrated 
E) ​forceps
F)​hemostat
G)​microbial
H)​microorganism
I)​needle holder
J)​postoperative (postop)

Question 20

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. )
-Retractors

Accepted Answer

A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing 
A) cutting 
B) clamping or grasping 
C) dilating/probing

Exam 49: Preparing for Surgery

Which of the following is not a chemical agent commonly used to sterilize certain surgical instruments?

Match each term with its definition. -This should not be worn during a surgical procedure because it harbors microbes

Autoclaved items remain sterile if they have been properly processed and protected from moisture for ____ days.

Which type of forceps are used to grasp towels and dressings and hold drape towels in place?

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. ) -Scissors

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Placed in contact with microorganisms

Match each instrument component with its description or purpose. -Designed to allow the thumb and finger to be inserted into the rings

Match each instrument component with its description or purpose. -Little fissures engraved into the surface of the blades of hemostats and forceps designed to prevent slippage

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. ) -Forceps

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

Match each term with its definition. -Total removal of all microbes associated with diseases

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. ) -Scalpels

Which of these statements is false?

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. ) -Specula

Match each term with its definition. -Reaching over this will contaminate it

A ____ needle holder is used to grasp suture needles.

​Match the following terms to its description or definition. -​​After or following a surgical procedure

Match each surgical instrument with its use.(Answers may be used more than once. ) -Retractors

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

Written Communications

The Office Environment, computers, and Equipment

Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

The Medical Record,documentation,and Filing

Health Insurance

A Icd-10 Update: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Patient Accounts

Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments

Patient Billing,posting Patient Payments,and Collecting Fees

Banking Procedures

Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Medical History and Patient Screening

Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Preparing for Examinations

The Physical Exam

Specialty Exams and Other Procedures

Obgyn Examinations

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The Physicians Office Laboratory

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Assisting With Minor Surgery

Pharmacology Fundamentals

Measurement Systems,basic Mathematics,and Dosage Calculations

Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

Nutrition,exercise,and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

Managing the Office

Filters

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Placed in contact with microorganisms

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body

Match the following terms to its description or definition. -After or following a surgical procedure