Deck 20: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Question 1

The laboratory provides a ____ solution container for preservation of tissue specimens for biopsy.

A) bleach
B) bilirubin
C) formalin
D) alcohol

Answer 1

formalin

Question 2

Catgut is made from the intestines of:

A) goats
B) cats
C) mice
D) sheep

Answer 2

sheep

Question 3

Patients should be instructed not to take a shower or bath without the provider's approval when they have a wound on the:

A) hand
B) trunk
C) arm
D) leg

Answer 3

trunk

Question 4

Which of the following substances is commonly used in cryosurgery to destroy tissue?

A) liquid nitrogen
B) solid oxygen
C) supercooled hydrogen
D) liquid helium

Question 5

Cryosurgery is sometimes referred to as:

A) dry heat sterilization
B) using extremely cold temperatures
C) necrotization
D) subzero targeting

Question 6

Staples are removed with a device known as:

A) forceps
B) a staple extractor
C) a flat-head screwdriver
D) aseptic pliers

Question 7

After removing sutures,you should record all but which of the following in the progress notes in the patient's chart?

A) condition of the site
B) type of antiseptic applied
C) cause of the incision
D) type of bandage applied

Question 8

The most common local anesthetic agents are:

A) benzocaine and novocaine
B) Xylocaine and proparacaine
C) Xylocaine and novocaine
D) benzocaine and proparacaine

Question 9

When assisting with suturing a laceration,after bandaging the site you should remove your gloves and:

A) dispose of them in a biohazardous waste bag
B) place them in a storage container to be sterilized later
C) wash them with soap and water
D) dispose of them in the trash

Question 10

Sutures that are not removed can:

A) become thinner
B) be dissolved quickly and safely by the body
C) become infected
D) be absorbed into the digestive system

Question 11

Compared to traditional surgery,when patients undergo laparoscopic surgery:

A) the required time for many surgeries has decreased
B) larger incisions are required
C) the recovery time is much longer
D) there is a greater risk of postsurgery infection

Question 12

To collect a specimen from an infected wound,you insert ____ into the center of the infected area of the wound.

A) the tip of a sterile swab
B) a wad of cotton gauze
C) a single cotton ball
D) the tip of a tongue depressor

Question 13

When taking a patient's medical history prior to a surgical procedure,if the patient discloses a family history of hemophilia,you should:

A) bring the information to the provider immediately and clearly document on the patient's chart
B) explain that the physician will be unable to perform the surgical procedure
C) administer a coagulant prior to surgery
D) make no mention of it to the physician

Question 14

Local anesthesia is administered by the:

A) patient
B) provider
C) clinical medical assistant
D) administrative medical assistant

Question 15

After removing sutures and bandaging the site,you should instruct the patient to keep the bandage clean and dry for ____ hours.

A) 12
B) 24
C) 48
D) 72

Question 16

When assisting in surgery,what should you use to mop excessive blood?

A) paper towels
B) a sterile cloth
C) cotton balls
D) gauze sponges

Question 17

Sutureless closures are:

A) rarely used with children
B) more time-consuming to apply than traditional methods of suturing
C) a type of adhesive material
D) used primarily on large lacerations

Question 18

Patients usually go to a (n)_____ for suture removal.

A) emergency room
B) urgent care center
C) pharmacy
D) general practitioner

Question 19

Before removing sutures,you should do all of the following except:

A) check the report for a tetanus booster
B) check the number of days the provider who put them in recommended as time to wait before removal
C) ask the provider to inspect the healing wound
D) check the report for a hepatitis B booster

Question 20

After removing staples from a patient,the emergency center's report should be checked for a ____ booster.

A) tetanus
B) influenza
C) hepatitis
D) shingles

Question 21

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Removal of benign skin lesions by use of electric current

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 22

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Using a concentrated laser beam to destroy a target area without harming the surrounding tissue

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 23

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Excision of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 24

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Destruction of tissue and skin lesions using extremely cold temperatures

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 25

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Destruction of tissue by applying silver nitrate

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Causes a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 27

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Aspiration of fluid or tissue cells into a syringe for microscopic examination

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
A break in this can result in an infection for the patient

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Alternative for patients who are allergic to adhesive

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
This must be documented thoroughly and should be completed after an episode of care

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 31

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Closing a wound or laceration by placing sutures,stitches,or staples in the skin to hold the edges of the wound together for proper healing

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 32

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
Excision of a small,painless sac containing a buildup of sebum,the secretion from a sebaceous gland

A)laceration repair
B)sebaceous cyst removal
C)biopsy
D)needle biopsy
E)cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Applied to small laceration;uses an adhesive material to close small lacerations

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Used to control bleeding during a procedure

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Often used to control bleeding of the surgical site

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
These can be altered if a patient has lost a considerable amount of blood

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
May be necessary to keep the skin together after sutures have been removed,until a wound is completely healed

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Type of thread that is used to join skin of a wound together

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Substance that is sometimes added to a local anesthetic to help constrict blood vessels in the area,prolonging the effect of the anesthetic

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Serious disease in which there is an absence of one of the necessary clotting factors for blood to coagulate

A)sterile technique
B)electrocautery
C)local anesthesia
D)epinephrine
E)hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 41

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Appropriate suture material

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 42

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Excision of lacerated,dead,or contaminated tissue and removal of foreign matter from a wound

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 43

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Bandage material (gauze,tape)

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 44

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Sterile gauze pads

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 45

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Removal of benign skin lesions,such as warts and skin tags,by use of electric current

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 46

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Bandage scissors

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 47

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The removal of some or all the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis)from the penis

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 48

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Sterile drapes

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 49

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Antiseptic solution

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 50

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Specimen must be preserved in a solution of 10% formalin until transported to the laboratory and prepared for examination

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 51

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Anesthetic

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 52

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Needle holder

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 53

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​A thin,low-voltage,electrified wire loop removes abnormal cervical tissue

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 54

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Sterile gloves

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 55

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The vas deferens is cut,separated,and then sealed by electrocautery or clamping

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 56

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​This prevents sperm from entering the semen,thus making a man sterile

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 57

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​PPE

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 58

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​A vinegar (acetic acid)or iodine solution can be applied to the cervix prior to the procedure to help make abnormal cells more visible

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 59

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Sterile water or saline

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 60

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Incision into a localized infection,such as an abscess,to drain the exudate from the area

A)​incision and drainage (I&D)
B)​biopsy
C)​electrocautery
D)​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
E)vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 61

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The provider or the medical assistant should record what was to be done

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 62

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Surgical scissors

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 63

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Tissue forceps

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 64

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Antibiotic ointment

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 65

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The provider should record in the patient chart why there was a need for the surgical procedure

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 66

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Should be obtained from the patient before the procedure

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 67

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The medical assistant documents what the sample is and its source

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 68

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Needle/syringe

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​

Question 69

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring that the patient or his or her caregiver understands these instructions

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 70

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Record when the procedure was performed

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 71

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​You can use the name or ID number

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 72

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​​The provider might also request that you record when he or she made the incision and when the procedure was completed

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 73

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The medical assistant labels this container with the patient's name and other patient-identifying information (name,date of birth)

A)​patient identifier
B)​informed consent
C)​the date and time
D)​the reason
E)​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 74

​One of the most common causes of fainting,_________________ occurs when your body overreacts to certain triggers,such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress.

A) ​nausea/vomiting
B) ​vertigo
C) ​vasovagal syncope
D) ​hemophilia

Question 75

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Sterile cups/basins

A)​item placed directly on sterile field
B)item placed off to the side​