Question 1

Mr. Benson is back in the office for his follow-up appointment after having a laceration on his right arm sutured eight days ago. The physician examines the wound, tells Mr. Benson that it is healing nicely, and asks you to remove the sutures. You remove 14 sutures from Mr. Benson's arm and compare this to the number of sutures recorded in Mr. Benson's chart. The chart says Mr. Benson has 15 sutures. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nothing; the other suture probably came out by itself sometime in the last eight days
B)   Correct the medical record to show that only 14 sutures were placed in Mr. Benson's arm
C)   Notify the physician that the number of sutures removed does not match the record
D)   Document your removal of 14 sutures on today's date
E)   Document your removal of 15 sutures on today's date

Question 2

The area used during a surgical procedure that is free of microorganisms is the ________ ________.

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Question 3

Which is a correct preoperative instruction for a patient who is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the doctor's office?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell the patient to eat a light breakfast right before surgery
B)   Tell the patient to bring someone to drive him or her home
C)   Tell the patient to take all regular medications before surgery
D)   Avoid telling the patient of the possible risks
E)   Tell the patient it does not matter what she wears because she will change into a gown anyway

Question 4

Part of Josie's responsibility as a medical assistant is to run the autoclave as needed to sterilize instruments. Once a week, she includes a biological sterilization indicator with a load as a general quality control measure. Today, she notices that the biological indicator from yesterday's load is positive. What does this result mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   The proper temperature was not reached
B)   The pressure in the autoclave was not high enough
C)   There was not enough steam in the autoclave
D)   The water reservoir on the autoclave is running low
E)   The items in that load are not sterile

Question 5

Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   A diet rich in vitamin C
B)   Low levels of stress
C)   Being young
D)   Being underweight
E)   Diabetes mellitus

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   debridement
B)   incision
C)   biopsy specimen
D)   laceration
E)   abscess

Question 7

Which of the following is a problem related to latex gloves?

Accepted Answer

A)   Latex gloves leak more than vinyl gloves.
B)   Latex gloves do not prevent contamination as well as vinyl gloves.
C)   There is an increased incidence of latex allergy with latex gloves among healthcare workers.
D)   Latex gloves cannot be sterilized.
E)   Latex gloves do not fit as snugly as vinyl or nitrile gloves.

Question 8

These surgical instruments are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   retractors
B)   probes
C)   dilators
D)   forceps
E)   hemostats

Question 9

Which of the following should you do when assisting a physician during a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cover the open items that are not being used with a paper towel
B)   Hand the physician items outside the sterile field with the tips of the transfer forceps
C)   Hand the items to the physician before putting gloves on
D)   Avoid reaching over the sterile field
E)   Place unsterile items on the outer 1 inch of the sterile field

Question 10

Another name for a suture material that is either absorbable or nonabsorbable is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for a suture material that...

Question 11

On which type of wound would staples be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   A small, superficial cut on the finger
B)   The area where a mole was removed on the upper arm
C)   A long, deep wound across the leg
D)   An area inside the mouth where the dentist accidentally scraped the tissue
E)   A puncture wound in the upper arm

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The purpose of ________ _______ is to eliminate all microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of ________ _______ is to...

Question 14

The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   placing the instruments together with surfaces touching
B)   using double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments
C)   placing all hinged instruments in the closed position
D)   wrapping each instrument in the fabric as loosely as possible with the ends open
E)   using electrical tape to close the wrapping

Question 15

Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conventional surgery
B)   Laser surgery
C)   Cryosurgery
D)   Electrocauterization
E)   Needle biopsy

Question 16

What are these surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retractors
B)   Probes
C)   Dilators
D)   Scalpels
E)   Forceps

Question 17

Which of the following is necessary when sterilizing items using an autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)   Placing the instruments in the closed position
B)   Preheating the instruments before placing them in the unit
C)   Using distilled water in the unit
D)   Taking each instrument out of the unit by hand
E)   Drying the instruments with a towel after sterilization

Question 18

The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   clippers
B)   curettes
C)   scalpels
D)   forceps
E)   retractors

Question 19

The removal of debris or dead tissue from the wound to expose healthy tissue is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The removal of debris or dead tissue...

Question 20

Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   are overgrown with unhealthy tissue and require surgical removal of the dead tissue
B)   protect the area from contamination and minimize scab and scar formation
C)   disrupt the tissue's blood supply by rupturing blood vessels throughout the area
D)   delay the healing process because of the infection present
E)   must be debrided to remove the jagged edges

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Which of the following is necessary when sterilizing items using an autoclave?

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Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

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The area used during a surgical procedure that is free of microorganisms is the .

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

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Which of the following is a problem related to latex gloves?

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What are these surgical instruments?

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The purpose of __ _ is to eliminate all microorganisms.

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The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.

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Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

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On which type of wound would staples be used?

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Which is a correct preoperative instruction for a patient who is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the doctor's office?

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Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target tissue?

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The removal of debris or dead tissue from the wound to expose healthy tissue is called ________.

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Which of the following should you do when assisting a physician during a surgical procedure?

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Another name for a suture material that is either absorbable or nonabsorbable is ________.

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These surgical instruments are ____.

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

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The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

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Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Which of the following is necessary when sterilizing items using an autoclave?

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Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

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The area used during a surgical procedure that is free of microorganisms is the ________ ________.

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

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Which of the following is a problem related to latex gloves?

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What are these surgical instruments?

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The purpose of ________ _______ is to eliminate all microorganisms.

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The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.

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Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

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On which type of wound would staples be used?

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Which is a correct preoperative instruction for a patient who is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the doctor's office?

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Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target tissue?

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The removal of debris or dead tissue from the wound to expose healthy tissue is called ________.

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Which of the following should you do when assisting a physician during a surgical procedure?

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Another name for a suture material that is either absorbable or nonabsorbable is ________.

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These surgical instruments are ____.

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

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The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

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