Question 1

Under which of the following post-operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)   Redness around the operative site
B)   Bleeding from the wound
C)   Fever or swelling
D)   Increasing or severe pain
E)   All of the above

Question 2

In the __________ phase of wound healing,collagen closes the gap between tissues and scar tissue forms.

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Question 3

Air currents carry bacteria,so body movements and talking over a sterile field should be kept to a minimum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What rules must be followed for wrapping an instrument for the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

To protect the package contents, the rul...

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,fibrin...

Question 6

A(n)__________ is a wound that appears jagged and irregular and is usually caused by trauma.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is a wound that appears jagged...

Question 7

Which of the following instruments would be damaged by the high temperature and steam under pressure of autoclaves and must be disinfected after each procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elecrosurg tip used in electrosurgery
B)   Laser tip used in laser surgery
C)   Microscope used in microsurgery
D)   Endoscope used in endoscopy
E)   Both C and D

Question 8

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

The LEEP excisional procedure is considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Electrosurgery
B)   Laser surgery
C)   Microsurgery
D)   Endoscopy
E)   Cryosurgery

Question 11

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 12

In __________,a high-frequency current is used to cut through tissue and seal blood vessels.

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The answer of In __________,a high-frequency current is used to...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The invasion of body tissue by pathogens,which proliferate and damage tissues is _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Contamination
B)   Infection
C)   Spores
D)   Germicides

Question 18

Wet steam in an autoclave can be caused by the placement of cold instruments in a hot chamber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the personal protective equipment used for autoclave procedures.

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for ...

Question 20

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

Exam 33: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture.

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No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

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

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Air currents carry bacteria,so body movements and talking over a sterile field should be kept to a minimum.

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Wet steam in an autoclave can be caused by the placement of cold instruments in a hot chamber.

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

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Under which of the following post-operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately?

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What rules must be followed for wrapping an instrument for the autoclave?

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The LEEP excisional procedure is considered which of the following?

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Describe the personal protective equipment used for autoclave procedures.

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

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

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A(n)__________ is a wound that appears jagged and irregular and is usually caused by trauma.

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Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

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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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The invasion of body tissue by pathogens,which proliferate and damage tissues is _______________________.

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Which of the following instruments would be damaged by the high temperature and steam under pressure of autoclaves and must be disinfected after each procedure?

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

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In the __________ phase of wound healing,collagen closes the gap between tissues and scar tissue forms.

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In __________,a high-frequency current is used to cut through tissue and seal blood vessels.

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