Question 1

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 2

Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Skin cells at the edges of the...

Question 3

The instruments in the figure are ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The primary method for sterilizing instruments is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical processes 
B)  autoclaving 
C)  gas processes 
D)  dry heat processes 
E)  washing with bleach 
A)  chemical processes 
B)  autoclaving 
C)  gas processes 
D)  dry heat processes 
E)  washing with bleach

Question 5

Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun 
B)  Encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site 
C)  Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form 
D)  Tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary 
E)  Tell the patient to call the doctor if swelling or redness occurs. 
A)  Tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun 
B)  Encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site 
C)  Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form 
D)  Tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary 
E)  Tell the patient to call the doctor if swelling or redness occurs.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Any jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any jagged, open wound in the skin...

Question 8

Which numbered items in the diagram are the sixth and seventh steps in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unsterile needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who...

Question 10

The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sterilization 
B)  sanitization 
C)  purification 
D)  disinfection 
E)  ultrasonic cleaning 
A)  sterilization 
B)  sanitization 
C)  purification 
D)  disinfection 
E)  ultrasonic cleaning

Question 11

An advantage of laser surgery is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  it promotes quick healing and prevents infection 
B)  a local anesthetic is never necessary, because the cold itself reduces sensation 
C)  no instructions on wound care are required after the procedure 
D)  no dressing is applied after the procedure 
E)  sterile instruments are not necessary 
A)  it promotes quick healing and prevents infection 
B)  a local anesthetic is never necessary, because the cold itself reduces sensation 
C)  no instructions on wound care are required after the procedure 
D)  no dressing is applied after the procedure 
E)  sterile instruments are not necessary

Question 12

What are the instruments pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalpels 
B)  Curettes 
C)  Dilators 
D)  Retractors 
E)  Probes 
A)  Scalpels 
B)  Curettes 
C)  Dilators 
D)  Retractors 
E)  Probes

Question 13

What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemostat 
B)  Forceps 
C)  Curette 
D)  Dilator 
E)  Retractor 
A)  Hemostat 
B)  Forceps 
C)  Curette 
D)  Dilator 
E)  Retractor

Question 14

The maximum shelf life for a sterile pack is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 days 
B)  60 days 
C)  90 days 
D)  1 year 
E)  2 years 
A)  30 days 
B)  60 days 
C)  90 days 
D)  1 year 
E)  2 years

Question 15

Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaginal specula and curettes 
B)  Stethoscopes and tuning forks 
C)  Endotracheal tubes 
D)  Nasal specula 
E)  Blood pressure cuffs 
A)  Vaginal specula and curettes 
B)  Stethoscopes and tuning forks 
C)  Endotracheal tubes 
D)  Nasal specula 
E)  Blood pressure cuffs

Question 16

Debridement is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a collection of pus that forms as a result of infection 
B)  the surgical removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound 
C)  a deep wound caused by a sharp object 
D)  the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue 
E)  the process of aspirating fluid and tissue cells through a needle 
A)  a collection of pus that forms as a result of infection 
B)  the surgical removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound 
C)  a deep wound caused by a sharp object 
D)  the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue 
E)  the process of aspirating fluid and tissue cells through a needle

Question 17

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 18

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 19

You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments and equipment for loading into the ________ by wrapping them in muslin, special porous paper, plastic bags, or envelopes and labeling each pack.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments...

Question 20

A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand is a(n) ________ stand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on...

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Which type of scissors is used to remove dressings?

Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

The instruments in the figure are ____.

The primary method for sterilizing instruments is ____.

Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

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

Any jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue is called a(n) ________.

Which numbered items in the diagram are the sixth and seventh steps in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unsterile needs.

The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is ____.

An advantage of laser surgery is that ____.

What are the instruments pictured here?

What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

The maximum shelf life for a sterile pack is ____.

Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?

Debridement is ____.

Duties of the sterile scrub assistant include

The instruments pictured here are ____.

You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments and equipment for loading into the ________ by wrapping them in muslin, special porous paper, plastic bags, or envelopes and labeling each pack.

A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand is a(n) ________ stand.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

Filters

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