Question 1

When autoclaving, place a gauze sponge around the tips of sharp instruments to prevent them from piercing the wrapping material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that...

Question 4

All hinged instruments are wrapped in the open position to allow full steam penetration of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the __________ phase of wound healing, fibrin is deposited at the site and clotting begins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the __________ phase of wound healing,...

Question 6

Which of the following methods is the most current absolute indication that the proper sterilization time, temperature, and steam have been maintained?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autoclave tape
B)   Spore strip indicators
C)   Rapid-readout biological indicators
D)   Both B and C
E)   All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wet steam
B)   Residual air
C)   Fast exhaust
D)   Both A and B
E)   All of the above

Question 8

After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

Accepted Answer

A)   First phase
B)   Second phase
C)   Third phase
D)   All phases

Question 10

A wound usually caused by an accident that results in tearing or separation of tissues is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wound usually caused by an accident...

Question 11

Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

Accepted Answer

When office surgery is planned, certain ...

Question 12

Which of the following passes through to a body organ or cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Incised wound
B)   Lacerated wound
C)   Perforated wound
D)   Penetrating wound
E)   Both C and D

Question 13

Which of the following is (are)  true about the autoclave process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steam simultaneously heats and wets the objects being autoclaved.
B)   When the cycle is finished and the chamber has cooled, microorganisms have been destroyed.
C)   The mechanism of action is steam under pressure.
D)   Both A and C are true.
E)   All of the above are true.

Question 14

When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

__________ is the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life.

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The answer of __________ is the complete destruction of all...

Question 16

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The medical assistant should wear clean gloves when decontaminating the postsurgical room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following bandage materials is superior for covering round narrow surfaces such as fingers or toes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plain roller gauze
B)   Wrinkled crepe-type roller bandage
C)   Elastic bandage
D)   Seamless tubular gauze bandage
E)   All of the above

Exam 50: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Which of the following is (are) true about the autoclave process?

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The medical assistant should wear clean gloves when decontaminating the postsurgical room.

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__________ is the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life.

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Which of the following bandage materials is superior for covering round narrow surfaces such as fingers or toes?

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All hinged instruments are wrapped in the open position to allow full steam penetration of the joint.

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In the __________ phase of wound healing, fibrin is deposited at the site and clotting begins.

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After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

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Which of the following passes through to a body organ or cavity?

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A wound usually caused by an accident that results in tearing or separation of tissues is called a(n) __________.

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Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

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In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

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No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

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Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

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The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

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Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

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When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first.

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Which of the following methods is the most current absolute indication that the proper sterilization time, temperature, and steam have been maintained?

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When autoclaving, place a gauze sponge around the tips of sharp instruments to prevent them from piercing the wrapping material.

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Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

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A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound.

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