Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2 
A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2

Question 3

Which of the following is used in processing biopsy specimens for laboratory examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% formalin solution 
B)  70% isopropyl alcohol 
C)  3% hydrogen peroxide 
D)  10% chlorine bleach solution 
E)  Normal saline solution 
A)  10% formalin solution 
B)  70% isopropyl alcohol 
C)  3% hydrogen peroxide 
D)  10% chlorine bleach solution 
E)  Normal saline solution

Question 4

Any procedures that occur during surgery are known as ________ procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any procedures that occur during surgery are...

Question 5

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 6

Carrie is a new medical assistant who is assisting for the first time as a floater for a minor surgical procedure. The physician removes tissue from the incision and asks Carrie for the container in which to place the specimen for laboratory examination. Carrie grasps the specimen container and reaches across the tray so the physician can place the specimen in the container. What did Carrie do wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should not have touched the sterile specimen container. 
B)  She should not have reached across the tray. 
C)  She should have asked the sterile scrub assistant to offer the container. 
D)  She should have used transfer forceps to grasp the tissue. 
E)  She should have placed the specimen container on the tray. 
A)  She should not have touched the sterile specimen container. 
B)  She should not have reached across the tray. 
C)  She should have asked the sterile scrub assistant to offer the container. 
D)  She should have used transfer forceps to grasp the tissue. 
E)  She should have placed the specimen container on the tray.

Question 7

The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue is called ________; this procedure is often used to remove skin lesions and lesions on the cervix.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of extreme cold to destroy...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ specimen is a small amount...

Question 9

Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization 
B)  Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic 
C)  Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery 
D)  Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area 
E)  Swab fluids from the incision or wound 
A)  Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization 
B)  Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic 
C)  Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery 
D)  Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area 
E)  Swab fluids from the incision or wound

Question 10

Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steam temperature of 212$\degree$F or 100$\degree$C 
B)  Wrapping the instruments in muslin 
C)  Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines 
D)  Placing hinged instruments in the open position 
E)  Refilling the water reservoir before operating 
A)  Steam temperature of 212$\degree$F or 100$\degree$C 
B)  Wrapping the instruments in muslin 
C)  Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines 
D)  Placing hinged instruments in the open position 
E)  Refilling the water reservoir before operating

Question 11

A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used to cover an incision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used...

Question 12

The procedure that uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy the target tissue is called ________.

Accepted Answer

electrocau

Question 13

Why do you need to check 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 14

In the ________ period (after the surgical procedure), the duties of a medical assistant may include immediate care of the patient, proper cleaning of the surgical room, and follow-up care of the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ________ period (after the surgical...

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

In which of the following methods of sterilization does moisture cause coagulation of proteins within microorganisms at a much lower temperature than is possible with dry heat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microwave processing 
B)  Gas processing 
C)  Autoclaving 
D)  Chemical processing 
E)  Ultrasonic processing 
A)  Microwave processing 
B)  Gas processing 
C)  Autoclaving 
D)  Chemical processing 
E)  Ultrasonic processing

Question 17

The initial phase of wound healing, in which bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict, is the ________ phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The initial phase of wound healing, in...

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Which of the following is important when running a load through the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the load contains both wrapped packs and individual instruments, place the instruments above the wrapped packs. 
B)  After the steam cycle and before the drying cycle, open the door to the autoclave 1 inch. 
C)  Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings. 
D)  Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading. 
E)  Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs. 
A)  If the load contains both wrapped packs and individual instruments, place the instruments above the wrapped packs. 
B)  After the steam cycle and before the drying cycle, open the door to the autoclave 1 inch. 
C)  Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings. 
D)  Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading. 
E)  Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs.

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

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

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

Which of the following is used in processing biopsy specimens for laboratory examination?

Any procedures that occur during surgery are known as ________ procedures.

A Mayo stand is a(n) ____.

The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue is called ________; this procedure is often used to remove skin lesions and lesions on the cervix.

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

Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery?

Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?

A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used to cover an incision.

The procedure that uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy the target tissue is called ________.

Why do you need to check the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack prior to opening?

In the ________ period (after the surgical procedure), the duties of a medical assistant may include immediate care of the patient, proper cleaning of the surgical room, and follow-up care of the patient.

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

In which of the following methods of sterilization does moisture cause coagulation of proteins within microorganisms at a much lower temperature than is possible with dry heat?

The initial phase of wound healing, in which bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict, is the ________ phase.

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

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

Which of the following is important when running a load through the autoclave?

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

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