Question 1

Which is the appropriate way to cleanse an area before surgery?

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A)   Place a sterile towel around the surgical site
B)   Cleanse the surgical site with alcohol
C)   Begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward
D)   Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site
E)   Clean in a zigzag path across the preparation areaF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unsterile needs.

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Question 3

The purpose of ________ _______ is to eliminate all microorganisms.

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Question 4

The procedure that uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy the target tissue is called ________.

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Question 5

On which type of wound would staples be used?

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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 armF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The instruments in the figure are ____.

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A)   forceps
B)   hemostats
C)   dilators
D)   scissors
E)   retractorsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

A requisition slip and a specimen container are placed in a special _________ bag labeled with a biohazard symbol and sent to the laboratory for processing.

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Question 8

The medication that causes the loss of sensation either locally or generally is called a(n) ________.

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Question 9

The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue is called ________; this procedure is often used to remove skin lesions and lesions on the cervix.

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Question 10

What are the instruments pictured here?

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A)   Scalpels
B)   Curettes
C)   Dilators
D)   Retractors
E)   ProbesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Anesthetics that are applied directly to the skin and affect only the area to which they are applied are ________ anesthetics.

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Question 12

Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun
B)   Encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site
C)   Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form
D)   Tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary
E)   Tell the patient to call the doctor if swelling or redness occurs.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

A deep wound caused by a sharp object is a(n) _______ wound.

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Question 14

Which preoperative instruction is given to a patient who is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the medical 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 anywayF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

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

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Question 16

Any procedures that occur during surgery are known as ________ procedures.

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Question 17

Which of the following defines debridement?

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A)   A collection of pus that forms as a result of infection
B)   The surgical removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound
C)   A deep wound caused by a sharp object
D)   The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue
E)   The process of aspirating fluid and tissue cells through a needleF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

When preparing the patient's skin for surgery, after applying the antiseptic what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

A)   Swab only the surgical site with the antiseptic
B)   Pat the antiseptic dry
C)   Cover the area with a sterile, fenestrated drape, from front to back
D)   Reach over the area to position the patient correctly for the procedure
E)   Trim the hair from around the surgical siteF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is the appropriate way to pour a sterile solution into a sterile bowl that is on a sterile field?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cover the label on the bottle with the palm of your hand to keep the label dry
B)   Pour the liquid directly into the bowl and avoid discarding any
C)   Pour the liquid quickly into the bowl
D)   Place the cap of the bottle facing down
E)   Hold the bottle at an angle that allows you to reach over the sterile areaF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

A common type of instrument tray that is used for the removal of a nail is called a(n) _______ tray.

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Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue is called ________; this procedure is often used to remove skin lesions and lesions on the cervix.

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The instruments in the figure are ____.

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A requisition slip and a specimen container are placed in a special _________ bag labeled with a biohazard symbol and sent to the laboratory for processing.

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The procedure that uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy the target tissue is called ________.

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Which is the appropriate way to cleanse an area before surgery?

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The purpose of ________ _______ is to eliminate all microorganisms.

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When preparing the patient's skin for surgery, after applying the antiseptic what is the next step?

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On which type of wound would staples be used?

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Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

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A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unsterile needs.

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Which of the following defines debridement?

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Which preoperative instruction is given to a patient who is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the medical office?

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Any procedures that occur during surgery are known as ________ procedures.

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

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What are the instruments pictured here?

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The medication that causes the loss of sensation either locally or generally is called a(n) ________.

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Anesthetics that are applied directly to the skin and affect only the area to which they are applied are ________ anesthetics.

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A deep wound caused by a sharp object is a(n) _______ wound.

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Which of the following is the appropriate way to pour a sterile solution into a sterile bowl that is on a sterile field?

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A common type of instrument tray that is used for the removal of a nail is called a(n) _______ tray.

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