Question 1

The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cleansing 
B)  irrigation 
C)  debridement 
D)  electrocauterization 
E)  draining 
A)  cleansing 
B)  irrigation 
C)  debridement 
D)  electrocauterization 
E)  draining

Question 2

What are the instruments pictured here?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which instrument is used to grasp the scalpel blade when loading it on the scalpel handle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needle holder 
B)  Adson 
C)  Forceps with teeth 
D)  Tissue forceps with teeth 
E)  Foerster 
A)  Needle holder 
B)  Adson 
C)  Forceps with teeth 
D)  Tissue forceps with teeth 
E)  Foerster

Question 4

Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are overgrown with unhealthy tissue and require surgical removal of the dead tissue 
B)  protect the area from contamination and minimize scab and scar formation 
C)  disrupt the tissue's blood supply by rupturing blood vessels throughout the area 
D)  delay the healing process because of the infection present 
E)  must be debrided to remove the jagged edges 
A)  are overgrown with unhealthy tissue and require surgical removal of the dead tissue 
B)  protect the area from contamination and minimize scab and scar formation 
C)  disrupt the tissue's blood supply by rupturing blood vessels throughout the area 
D)  delay the healing process because of the infection present 
E)  must be debrided to remove the jagged edges

Question 5

A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  debridement 
B)  incision 
C)  biopsy specimen 
D)  laceration 
E)  abscess 
A)  debridement 
B)  incision 
C)  biopsy specimen 
D)  laceration 
E)  abscess

Question 6

Which of the following uses an intense beam of light to cut away tissue?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the reason for checking the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack prior to opening?

Accepted Answer

A)  To be sure items inside will work 
B)  To avoid putting the patient at risk for postoperative infection 
C)  To be sure the package was stored properly 
D)  To make sure all the proper instruments are in the pack 
E)  To be sure the items inside have not been exposed to moisture 
A)  To be sure items inside will work 
B)  To avoid putting the patient at risk for postoperative infection 
C)  To be sure the package was stored properly 
D)  To make sure all the proper instruments are in the pack 
E)  To be sure the items inside have not been exposed to moisture

Question 8

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. 
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.

Question 9

A jagged, open wound in the skin that extends down into the underlying tissue is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  puncture 
B)  incision 
C)  laceration 
D)  abscess 
E)  lesion 
A)  puncture 
B)  incision 
C)  laceration 
D)  abscess 
E)  lesion

Question 10

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 exposure 
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 exposure

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Healing speeds up if the edges of...

Question 12

Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retractors 
B)  Hemostats 
C)  Scissors 
D)  Curettes 
E)  Forceps 
A)  Retractors 
B)  Hemostats 
C)  Scissors 
D)  Curettes 
E)  Forceps

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  minimized 
B)  infected 
C)  approximated 
D)  abscessed 
E)  debrided 
A)  minimized 
B)  infected 
C)  approximated 
D)  abscessed 
E)  debrided

Question 14

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 anesthetic 
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 anesthetic

Question 15

Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet rich in vitamin C 
B)  Low levels of stress 
C)  Being young 
D)  Being underweight 
E)  Diabetes mellitus 
A)  A diet rich in vitamin C 
B)  Low levels of stress 
C)  Being young 
D)  Being underweight 
E)  Diabetes mellitus

Question 16

The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  clippers 
B)  curettes 
C)  scalpels 
D)  forceps 
E)  retractors 
A)  clippers 
B)  curettes 
C)  scalpels 
D)  forceps 
E)  retractors

Question 17

The instruments pictured here are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dilators 
B)  scalpels 
C)  curettes 
D)  forceps 
E)  retractors 
A)  dilators 
B)  scalpels 
C)  curettes 
D)  forceps 
E)  retractors

Question 18

These surgical instruments are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  retractors 
B)  probes 
C)  dilators 
D)  forceps 
E)  hemostats 
A)  retractors 
B)  probes 
C)  dilators 
D)  forceps 
E)  hemostats

Question 19

A collection of pus that forms as a result of infection is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A collection of pus that forms as...

Question 20

The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Betadine 
B)  Xylocaine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  hydrogen peroxide 
E)  isopropyl alcohol 
A)  Betadine 
B)  Xylocaine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  hydrogen peroxide 
E)  isopropyl alcohol

Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is ____.

What are the instruments pictured here?

Which instrument is used to grasp the scalpel blade when loading it on the scalpel handle?

Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is a(n) ____.

Which of the following uses an intense beam of light to cut away tissue?

What is the reason for checking the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack prior to opening?

Which of the following are characteristics of nonabsorbable sutures?

A jagged, open wound in the skin that extends down into the underlying tissue is a(n) ____.

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

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.

Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?

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

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

Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

The instruments pictured here are ____.

These surgical instruments are ____.

A collection of pus that forms as a result of infection is a(n) ________.

The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

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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