Question 1

Which of the following is NOT part of the patient instructions for wound care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the wound clean and dry. 
B)  Use warm soak solutions. 
C)  Pull the dressing off rapidly to lessen pain when changing dressing. 
D)  Use topical antibacterial medications.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant after the physician performs an incision and drainage of an infected surgical wound area, removes the sutures, and applies a dressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain wound care instructions again. 
B)  Provide written instructions. 
C)  Arrange for a follow-up appointment. 
D)  All the above.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when opening sterile packages of instruments and supplies and applying them to a sterile field?

Accepted Answer

A)  You may touch the inside flap. 
B)  Gather the loose edges of the package to prevent dragging over the field. 
C)  Open peel-apart packages using scissors. 
D)  Open the first flap toward you.

Question 4

Identify each statement as true or false

-used to provide padding and protection

Accepted Answer

A)   dressing
B)   bandage

Question 5

Which of the following instruments is a long, slender instrument used to determine the size and shape of a hidden area or to detect the presence of a foreign body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obturator
B)  Dilator  
C)  Sound
D)  Retractor

Question 6

Which of the following is the best description of documenting a laceration?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-inch laceration on arm caused by fall; no bleeding at present  
B)  3.5-cm laceration on arm caused by fall on metal object  
C)  3.5-cm laceration on posterior surface lower of arm; no active bleeding; fell on metal object in barn  
D)  1/4-in deep, 2-inch long laceration of lower arm

Question 7

Match the instrument with its use.

-used in nose and ear procedures

Accepted Answer

A)   scopes
B)   scalpel
C)   bayonet forceps
D)   retractors
E)   probes

Question 8

Identify each statement as true or false

-should be handled with care to avoid contamination

Accepted Answer

A)   dressing
B)   bandage

Question 9

What type of sterilization technique is used for heat- or moisture-sensitive equipment and takes many hours to process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gas
B)  Dry heat  
C)  Chemical
D)  Steam

Question 10

The recommended temperature for effective sterilization in an autoclave is what?

Accepted Answer

A)  170°F
B)  200°F  
C)  270° F
D)  370°F

Question 11

Which of the following is the primary purpose of surgical asepsis?

Accepted Answer

A)  To clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces  
B)  To prevent microorganisms from entering the body during invasive procedures  
C)  To prevent exposing the body to microorganisms  
D)  To sterilize the skin

Question 12

Which of the following is considered a factor that could influence the effectiveness of chemical sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wet items were added. 
B)  The lid was loose. 
C)  The exposure time was limited. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

What type of drape has an opening on it allowing access to the surgery site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterile
B)  Poly-lined  
C)  Fenestrated
D)  Non-fenestrated

Question 14

Which of the following would be used when an infected wound needs to remain open for drainage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wick
B)  Sponge  
C)  Gauze
D)  Dressing

Question 15

Which of the following best describes practices known as sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibacterial asepsis
B)  Surgical asepsis  
C)  Medical asepsis
D)  Anesthesia and dressings

Question 16

Which of the following terms best describes a procedure that creates an opening in the skin, such as a surgical incision, or inserting a urinary catheter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injecting
B)  Cautery  
C)  Invasive
D)  Ligature

Question 17

Identify each statement as true or false

-An acceptable border between a sterile and non-sterile area is 1 1/2 inches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a purpose of using a bandage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immobilizes
B)  Helps stop bleeding  
C)  Helps keep dressing in place
D)  Provides padding and protection

Question 19

Locking mechanisms located between the rings of the handles that are used for locking the instrument closed are known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ratchets
B)  Lockets  
C)  Serrations
D)  Teeth

Question 20

Identify each statement as true or false

-Reach slowly and carefully over the sterile field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Identify each statement as true or false -should be handled with care to avoid contamination

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Identify each statement as true or false -An acceptable border between a sterile and non-sterile area is 1 1/2 inches.

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Which of the following is the most appropriate action when opening sterile packages of instruments and supplies and applying them to a sterile field?

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Which of the following instruments is a long, slender instrument used to determine the size and shape of a hidden area or to detect the presence of a foreign body?

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What type of drape has an opening on it allowing access to the surgery site?

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Which of the following is considered a factor that could influence the effectiveness of chemical sterilization?

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Which of the following is the best description of documenting a laceration?

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Identify each statement as true or false -used to provide padding and protection

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Match the instrument with its use. -used in nose and ear procedures

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Which of the following terms best describes a procedure that creates an opening in the skin, such as a surgical incision, or inserting a urinary catheter?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a purpose of using a bandage?

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Which of the following would be used when an infected wound needs to remain open for drainage?

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Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant after the physician performs an incision and drainage of an infected surgical wound area, removes the sutures, and applies a dressing?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the patient instructions for wound care?

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Locking mechanisms located between the rings of the handles that are used for locking the instrument closed are known as which of the following?

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Which of the following is the primary purpose of surgical asepsis?

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What type of sterilization technique is used for heat- or moisture-sensitive equipment and takes many hours to process?

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The recommended temperature for effective sterilization in an autoclave is what?

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Which of the following best describes practices known as sterile technique?

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Identify each statement as true or false -Reach slowly and carefully over the sterile field.

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