Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

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.

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

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

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

Which of the following defines debridement?

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

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

On which type of wound would staples be used?

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

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

The instruments in the figure are ____.

What are the instruments pictured here?

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.

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

The purpose of ________ _______ is to eliminate all microorganisms.

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

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

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

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

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