Question 1

The laboratory provides a ____ solution container for preservation of tissue specimens for biopsy.

Accepted Answer

A)  bleach 
B)  bilirubin 
C)  formalin 
D)  alcohol 
A)  bleach 
B)  bilirubin 
C)  formalin 
D)  alcohol C

Question 2

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Record when the procedure was performed

Accepted Answer

A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions 
A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions C

Question 3

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​The medical assistant labels this container with the patient's name and other patient-identifying information (name,date of birth)

Accepted Answer

A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions 
A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions F

Question 4

The most common local anesthetic agents are:

Accepted Answer

A)  benzocaine and novocaine 
B)  Xylocaine and proparacaine 
C)  Xylocaine and novocaine 
D)  benzocaine and proparacaine 
A)  benzocaine and novocaine 
B)  Xylocaine and proparacaine 
C)  Xylocaine and novocaine 
D)  benzocaine and proparacaine

Question 5

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Tissue forceps

Accepted Answer

A) ​item placed directly on sterile field 
B) item placed off to the side​ 
A) ​item placed directly on sterile field 
B) item placed off to the side​

Question 6

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition.
-Destruction of tissue by applying silver nitrate

Accepted Answer

A) laceration repair 
B) sebaceous cyst removal 
C) biopsy 
D) needle biopsy 
E) cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery 
A) laceration repair 
B) sebaceous cyst removal 
C) biopsy 
D) needle biopsy 
E) cryosurgery
F)electrosurgery
G)chemical destruction
H)laser surgery

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-These can be altered if a patient has lost a considerable amount of blood

Accepted Answer

A) sterile technique 
B) electrocautery 
C) local anesthesia 
D) epinephrine 
E) hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record 
A) sterile technique 
B) electrocautery 
C) local anesthesia 
D) epinephrine 
E) hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Alternative for patients who are allergic to adhesive

Accepted Answer

A) sterile technique 
B) electrocautery 
C) local anesthesia 
D) epinephrine 
E) hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record 
A) sterile technique 
B) electrocautery 
C) local anesthesia 
D) epinephrine 
E) hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 9

Compared to traditional surgery,when patients undergo laparoscopic surgery:

Accepted Answer

A)  the required time for many surgeries has decreased 
B)  larger incisions are required 
C)  the recovery time is much longer 
D)  there is a greater risk of postsurgery infection 
A)  the required time for many surgeries has decreased 
B)  larger incisions are required 
C)  the recovery time is much longer 
D)  there is a greater risk of postsurgery infection

Question 10

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​PPE

Accepted Answer

A) ​item placed directly on sterile field 
B) item placed off to the side​ 
A) ​item placed directly on sterile field 
B) item placed off to the side​

Question 11

​One of the most common causes of fainting,_________________ occurs when your body overreacts to certain triggers,such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​nausea/vomiting 
B)  ​vertigo 
C)  ​vasovagal syncope 
D)  ​hemophilia 
A)  ​nausea/vomiting 
B)  ​vertigo 
C)  ​vasovagal syncope 
D)  ​hemophilia

Question 12

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Removal of benign skin lesions,such as warts and skin tags,by use of electric current

Accepted Answer

A) ​incision and drainage (I&
D)  
B) ​biopsy 
C) ​electrocautery 
D) ​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) 
E) vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement 
A) ​incision and drainage (I&
D)  
B) ​biopsy 
C) ​electrocautery 
D) ​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) 
E) vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-May be necessary to keep the skin together after sutures have been removed,until a wound is completely healed

Accepted Answer

A) sterile technique 
B) electrocautery 
C) local anesthesia 
D) epinephrine 
E) hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record 
A) sterile technique 
B) electrocautery 
C) local anesthesia 
D) epinephrine 
E) hemophilia
F)electrocoagulation
G)suture
H)vital signs
I)hypoallergenic tape
J)support skin closure
K)sutureless
L)medical record

Question 14

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​The medical assistant documents what the sample is and its source

Accepted Answer

A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions 
A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 15

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Needle holder

Accepted Answer

A) ​item placed directly on sterile field 
B) item placed off to the side​ 
A) ​item placed directly on sterile field 
B) item placed off to the side​

Question 16

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Should be obtained from the patient before the procedure

Accepted Answer

A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions 
A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Question 17

When assisting with suturing a laceration,after bandaging the site you should remove your gloves and:

Accepted Answer

A)  dispose of them in a biohazardous waste bag 
B)  place them in a storage container to be sterilized later 
C)  wash them with soap and water 
D)  dispose of them in the trash 
A)  dispose of them in a biohazardous waste bag 
B)  place them in a storage container to be sterilized later 
C)  wash them with soap and water 
D)  dispose of them in the trash

Question 18

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Incision into a localized infection,such as an abscess,to drain the exudate from the area

Accepted Answer

A) ​incision and drainage (I&
D)  
B) ​biopsy 
C) ​electrocautery 
D) ​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) 
E) vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement 
A) ​incision and drainage (I&
D)  
B) ​biopsy 
C) ​electrocautery 
D) ​loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) 
E) vasectomy
F)circumcision​
G)​debridement

Question 19

When assisting in surgery,what should you use to mop excessive blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  paper towels 
B)  a sterile cloth 
C)  cotton balls 
D)  gauze sponges 
A)  paper towels 
B)  a sterile cloth 
C)  cotton balls 
D)  gauze sponges

Question 20

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​You can use the name or ID number

Accepted Answer

A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions 
A) ​patient identifier 
B) ​informed consent 
C) ​the date and time 
D) ​the reason 
E) ​the procedure
F)​specimen
G)​postoperative instructions

Exam 20: Assisting With Minor Surgery

The laboratory provides a ____ solution container for preservation of tissue specimens for biopsy.

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Record when the procedure was performed

The most common local anesthetic agents are:

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Tissue forceps

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Destruction of tissue by applying silver nitrate

Match each term with its definition. -These can be altered if a patient has lost a considerable amount of blood

Match each term with its definition. -Alternative for patients who are allergic to adhesive

Compared to traditional surgery,when patients undergo laparoscopic surgery:

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​PPE

​One of the most common causes of fainting,_________________ occurs when your body overreacts to certain triggers,such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress.

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Removal of benign skin lesions,such as warts and skin tags,by use of electric current

Match each term with its definition. -May be necessary to keep the skin together after sutures have been removed,until a wound is completely healed

​Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Needle holder

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Should be obtained from the patient before the procedure

When assisting with suturing a laceration,after bandaging the site you should remove your gloves and:

​Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Incision into a localized infection,such as an abscess,to drain the exudate from the area

When assisting in surgery,what should you use to mop excessive blood?

​Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​You can use the name or ID number

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

Written Communications

The Office Environment, computers, and Equipment

Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

The Medical Record,documentation,and Filing

Health Insurance

A Icd-10 Update: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Patient Accounts

Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments

Patient Billing,posting Patient Payments,and Collecting Fees

Banking Procedures

Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Medical History and Patient Screening

Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Preparing for Examinations

The Physical Exam

Specialty Exams and Other Procedures

Obgyn Examinations

Pediatric Examinations

The Physicians Office Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Blood Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Testing

Cardiology Procedures

Radiology Procedures

Preparing for Surgery

Pharmacology Fundamentals

Measurement Systems,basic Mathematics,and Dosage Calculations

Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

Nutrition,exercise,and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

Managing the Office

Filters

Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Record when the procedure was performed

Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Tissue forceps

Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -PPE

One of the most common causes of fainting,_________________ occurs when your body overreacts to certain triggers,such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress.

Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Removal of benign skin lesions,such as warts and skin tags,by use of electric current

Match the tray setup for laceration repair as to whether the item is to be placed directly on sterile field or placed off to the side.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Needle holder

Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Should be obtained from the patient before the procedure

Match the in-office minor surgical procedure to the general description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Incision into a localized infection,such as an abscess,to drain the exudate from the area

Like all procedures,surgical procedures are to be documented in the medical record thoroughly and completed immediately.Match the medical record entry with the description or rationale provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -You can use the name or ID number