Question 1

Which of the following would you include in a patient's postoperative wound care instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean the wound every other day 
B)  Clean the wound with isopropyl alcohol 
C)  Change the dressing if it becomes wet, dirty, or soaked with blood 
D)  Cover the wound with a wet dressing 
E)  Remove the dressing after 12 hours 
A)  Clean the wound every other day 
B)  Clean the wound with isopropyl alcohol 
C)  Change the dressing if it becomes wet, dirty, or soaked with blood 
D)  Cover the wound with a wet dressing 
E)  Remove the dressing after 12 hours

Question 2

All biopsy specimens must be placed in a preservative to prevent changes in tissues. The most common preservative is a 10% ________ solution, which is a dilute solution of formaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All biopsy specimens must be placed in...

Question 3

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 4

Allergic reactions to latex gloves are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minor and never cause serious reactions 
B)  generally caused by the latex protein that mixes with the powder 
C)  very rare among healthcare professionals 
D)  only temporary, until the patient develops a tolerance to the latex 
E)  avoidable by undergoing desensitization 
A)  minor and never cause serious reactions 
B)  generally caused by the latex protein that mixes with the powder 
C)  very rare among healthcare professionals 
D)  only temporary, until the patient develops a tolerance to the latex 
E)  avoidable by undergoing desensitization

Question 5

The medication that causes the loss of sensation either locally or generally is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medication that causes the loss of...

Question 6

Which of the following would cause incomplete sterilization of an autoclaved load?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temperature of 250$\degree$to 270$\degree$F 
B)  15 to 30 pounds of pressure in the chamber 
C)  Steam temperature of 212$\degree$F 
D)  Allowing the autoclave to cool before emptying 
E)  Too short a time period 
A)  Temperature of 250$\degree$to 270$\degree$F 
B)  15 to 30 pounds of pressure in the chamber 
C)  Steam temperature of 212$\degree$F 
D)  Allowing the autoclave to cool before emptying 
E)  Too short a time period

Question 7

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 8

A surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A surgical wound made by cutting into...

Question 9

The appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hand-place the sterile instruments on the sterile field 
B)  stand close to the sterile field and open the instruments pack 
C)  reach across the sterile field with the instruments to be added 
D)  place the instruments using sterile transfer forceps 
E)  place the instruments within the outer 1 inch of the sterile field 
A)  hand-place the sterile instruments on the sterile field 
B)  stand close to the sterile field and open the instruments pack 
C)  reach across the sterile field with the instruments to be added 
D)  place the instruments using sterile transfer forceps 
E)  place the instruments within the outer 1 inch of the sterile field

Question 10

Which of the following occurs in the maturation phase of healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The blood clots and seals off the wound. 
B)  Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound. 
C)  A continuous layer of skin cells thickens and pushes off the scab, leaving a scar. 
D)  White blood cells are released. 
E)  The wound contracts under the scab. 
A)  The blood clots and seals off the wound. 
B)  Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound. 
C)  A continuous layer of skin cells thickens and pushes off the scab, leaving a scar. 
D)  White blood cells are released. 
E)  The wound contracts under the scab.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  5 
E)  6

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Which of the following would you include in a patient's postoperative wound care instructions?

All biopsy specimens must be placed in a preservative to prevent changes in tissues. The most common preservative is a 10% ________ solution, which is a dilute solution of formaldehyde.

Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?

Allergic reactions to latex gloves are ____.

The medication that causes the loss of sensation either locally or generally is called a(n) ________.

Which of the following would cause incomplete sterilization of an autoclaved load?

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

A surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue is a(n) ________.

The appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field is to ____.

Which of the following occurs in the maturation phase of healing?

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

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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