Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics of absorbable sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are made of gut and do not require removal after the wound has healed. 
B)  They are used for the outside layer. 
C)  They must be removed after wound healing is well under way. 
D)  They are made of silk, nylon, or Dacron. 
E)  They are inserted into the skin with a disposable staple unit. 
A)  They are made of gut and do not require removal after the wound has healed. 
B)  They are used for the outside layer. 
C)  They must be removed after wound healing is well under way. 
D)  They are made of silk, nylon, or Dacron. 
E)  They are inserted into the skin with a disposable staple unit. A

Question 2

Which of the following is used for scraping tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalpel 
B)  Curette 
C)  Scissors 
D)  hemostat 
E)  Dilator 
A)  Scalpel 
B)  Curette 
C)  Scissors 
D)  hemostat 
E)  Dilator B

Question 3

________ is the removal of debris or dead tissue from the wound to expose healthy tissue.

Accepted Answer

Debridement

Question 4

Which type of scissors is used to remove dressings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tissue scissors 
B)  Suture scissors 
C)  Bandage scissors 
D)  Clippers 
E)  Scalpel 
A)  Tissue scissors 
B)  Suture scissors 
C)  Bandage scissors 
D)  Clippers 
E)  Scalpel

Question 5

Which step helps prevent a latex glove allergy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select gloves with more powder on the inside 
B)  Put on gloves with slightly wet hands 
C)  Avoid the use of hand lotion 
D)  Clean areas contaminated with latex-containing dust frequently 
E)  Wear gloves as often as possible to desensitize your skin 
A)  Select gloves with more powder on the inside 
B)  Put on gloves with slightly wet hands 
C)  Avoid the use of hand lotion 
D)  Clean areas contaminated with latex-containing dust frequently 
E)  Wear gloves as often as possible to desensitize your skin

Question 6

Instruments that are most often used to grasp or hold objects are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  scalpels 
B)  curettes 
C)  forceps 
D)  scissors 
E)  probes 
A)  scalpels 
B)  curettes 
C)  forceps 
D)  scissors 
E)  probes

Question 7

Scar tissue forms during the ________ phase of wound healing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scar tissue forms during the ________ phase...

Question 8

Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conventional surgery 
B)  Laser surgery 
C)  Cryosurgery 
D)  Electrocauterization 
E)  Needle biopsy 
A)  Conventional surgery 
B)  Laser surgery 
C)  Cryosurgery 
D)  Electrocauterization 
E)  Needle biopsy

Question 9

The loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain, is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The loss of sensation, particularly the feeling...

Question 10

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)  dilator 
A)  hemostat 
B)  forceps 
C)  retractor 
D)  probe 
E)  dilator

Question 11

The proliferation phase of healing is characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a constriction of blood vessels 
B)  the formation of scar tissue 
C)  a release of white blood cells 
D)  the development of new tissue 
E)  the clotting of blood 
A)  a constriction of blood vessels 
B)  the formation of scar tissue 
C)  a release of white blood cells 
D)  the development of new tissue 
E)  the clotting of blood

Question 12

Which method uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laser surgery 
B)  Cryosurgery 
C)  Conventional surgery 
D)  Electrocauterization 
E)  Needle biopsy 
A)  Laser surgery 
B)  Cryosurgery 
C)  Conventional surgery 
D)  Electrocauterization 
E)  Needle biopsy

Question 13

During the ________ period, the medical assistant provides instructions to the patient prior to his or her surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ________ period, the medical assistant...

Question 14

Duties of the sterile scrub assistant include

Accepted Answer

A)  passing instruments to the doctor during surgery. 
B)  measuring vital signs regularly throughout surgery. 
C)  observing the patient for a reaction to the anesthetic. 
D)  keeping a record of when surgery began and when it was completed. 
E)  adjusting lighting as needed. 
A)  passing instruments to the doctor during surgery. 
B)  measuring vital signs regularly throughout surgery. 
C)  observing the patient for a reaction to the anesthetic. 
D)  keeping a record of when surgery began and when it was completed. 
E)  adjusting lighting as needed.

Question 15

Which of the following should you include in preparing a patient for electrocauterization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the patient that more than one freezing cycle may be necessary 
B)  Ask the patient to wear safety goggles during the procedure 
C)  Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body 
D)  Tell the patient that a sterile dressing will be applied after the procedure 
E)  Reassure the patient that some pain, swelling, and redness is normal 
A)  Tell the patient that more than one freezing cycle may be necessary 
B)  Ask the patient to wear safety goggles during the procedure 
C)  Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body 
D)  Tell the patient that a sterile dressing will be applied after the procedure 
E)  Reassure the patient that some pain, swelling, and redness is normal

Question 16

Which surgical instruments are used to explore wounds or body cavities and to locate or clear blockages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilators 
B)  Curettes 
C)  Probes 
D)  Hemostats 
E)  Forceps 
A)  Dilators 
B)  Curettes 
C)  Probes 
D)  Hemostats 
E)  Forceps

Question 17

A(n) ________ ________ assistant assists in handling sterile equipment during a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ ________ assistant assists in handling...

Question 18

What is the name for the needle that has the suture material permanently attached to it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Straight 
B)  Curved 
C)  Swaged 
D)  Compound curved 
E)  Circle 
A)  Straight 
B)  Curved 
C)  Swaged 
D)  Compound curved 
E)  Circle

Question 19

A Mayo stand is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand 
B)  suture removal tray 
C)  incision and drainage tray 
D)  nail removal tray 
E)  male sterilization tray 
A)  movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand 
B)  suture removal tray 
C)  incision and drainage tray 
D)  nail removal tray 
E)  male sterilization tray

Question 20

The medical assistant accidentally touches the inside of the sterile dressing package with no gloves on. The appropriate step for the medical assistant to take 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 sterilize it 
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 sterilize it

Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

Which of the following are characteristics of absorbable sutures?

Which of the following is used for scraping tissue?

________ is the removal of debris or dead tissue from the wound to expose healthy tissue.

Which type of scissors is used to remove dressings?

Which step helps prevent a latex glove allergy?

Instruments that are most often used to grasp or hold objects are ____.

Scar tissue forms during the ________ phase of wound healing.

Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target tissue?

The loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain, is ________.

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

The proliferation phase of healing is characterized by ____.

Which method uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue?

During the ________ period, the medical assistant provides instructions to the patient prior to his or her surgical procedure.

Duties of the sterile scrub assistant include

Which of the following should you include in preparing a patient for electrocauterization?

Which surgical instruments are used to explore wounds or body cavities and to locate or clear blockages?

A(n) ________ ________ assistant assists in handling sterile equipment during a surgical procedure.

What is the name for the needle that has the suture material permanently attached to it?

A Mayo stand is a(n) ____.

The medical assistant accidentally touches the inside of the sterile dressing package with no gloves on. The appropriate step for the medical assistant to take now is to ____.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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