Question 1

An advantage of laser surgery is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  it promotes quick healing and prevents infection 
B)  a local anesthetic is never necessary, because the cold itself reduces sensation 
C)  no instructions on wound care are required after the procedure 
D)  no dressing is applied after the procedure 
E)  sterile instruments are not necessary 
A)  it promotes quick healing and prevents infection 
B)  a local anesthetic is never necessary, because the cold itself reduces sensation 
C)  no instructions on wound care are required after the procedure 
D)  no dressing is applied after the procedure 
E)  sterile instruments are not necessary

Question 2

Which of the following is characteristic of a topical anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is injected under the skin. 
B)  It is used when the pain is severe. 
C)  It is applied directly to the skin. 
D)  It takes only 30 seconds for the area to become sufficiently anesthetized. 
E)  It provides general anesthesia. 
A)  It is injected under the skin. 
B)  It is used when the pain is severe. 
C)  It is applied directly to the skin. 
D)  It takes only 30 seconds for the area to become sufficiently anesthetized. 
E)  It provides general anesthesia.

Question 3

All biopsy specimens must be placed in a preservative to prevent changes in tissues. The most common preservative is a 10% ________ solution, which is a dilute solution of formaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All biopsy specimens must be placed in...

Question 4

What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outer 2 inches 
B)  All of the sterile field is sterile 
C)  The outer 1/2 inch 
D)  The outer 1 inch 
E)  The edge of the field closest to the patient 
A)  The outer 2 inches 
B)  All of the sterile field is sterile 
C)  The outer 1/2 inch 
D)  The outer 1 inch 
E)  The edge of the field closest to the patient

Question 5

How does a laser cut away tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  It vaporizes unwanted tissue. 
B)  Extreme cold destroys unwanted tissue. 
C)  A needle heated by electric current destroys the target tissue. 
D)  It removes all unwanted tissue with a sharp blade. 
E)  The bright light shrinks the tissue. 
A)  It vaporizes unwanted tissue. 
B)  Extreme cold destroys unwanted tissue. 
C)  A needle heated by electric current destroys the target tissue. 
D)  It removes all unwanted tissue with a sharp blade. 
E)  The bright light shrinks the tissue.

Question 6

Which of the following is the appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand-place the sterile instrument on the sterile field 
B)  Stand close to the sterile field and open the instrument pack 
C)  Reach across the sterile field with the instrument to be added 
D)  Place the instrument using sterile transfer forceps 
E)  Place the instrument within the outer 1 inch of the sterile field 
A)  Hand-place the sterile instrument on the sterile field 
B)  Stand close to the sterile field and open the instrument pack 
C)  Reach across the sterile field with the instrument to be added 
D)  Place the instrument using sterile transfer forceps 
E)  Place the instrument within the outer 1 inch of the sterile field

Question 7

The initial phase of wound healing, in which bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict, is the ________ phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The initial phase of wound healing, in...

Question 8

Which of the following would you include when preparing a room for laser surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open the blinds and shades to let the light in 
B)  Uncover any shiny or reflective surfaces 
C)  Make sure everyone in the room, including the patient, wears safety goggles 
D)  Place cotton-tipped applicators and liquid nitrogen within the physician's reach 
E)  Place paper items such as wrappers from instruments near the laser 
A)  Open the blinds and shades to let the light in 
B)  Uncover any shiny or reflective surfaces 
C)  Make sure everyone in the room, including the patient, wears safety goggles 
D)  Place cotton-tipped applicators and liquid nitrogen within the physician's reach 
E)  Place paper items such as wrappers from instruments near the laser

Question 9

Which of the following occurs during the inflammatory phase of healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  New tissue forms 
B)  Blood vessels in the affected area constrict 
C)  Scar tissue forms 
D)  Skin cells at the edge of the wound move together to close off the wound 
E)  A scab forms over the wound 
A)  New tissue forms 
B)  Blood vessels in the affected area constrict 
C)  Scar tissue forms 
D)  Skin cells at the edge of the wound move together to close off the wound 
E)  A scab forms over the wound

Question 10

Surgical instruments used to hold back the sides of a wound or incision for greater access are ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Allergic reactions to latex gloves are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minor and never cause serious reactions 
B)  generally caused by the latex protein that mixes with the powder 
C)  very rare among healthcare professionals 
D)  only temporary, until the patient develops a tolerance to the latex 
E)  avoidable by undergoing desensitization 
A)  minor and never cause serious reactions 
B)  generally caused by the latex protein that mixes with the powder 
C)  very rare among healthcare professionals 
D)  only temporary, until the patient develops a tolerance to the latex 
E)  avoidable by undergoing desensitization

Question 12

A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used to cover an incision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used...

Question 13

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. 
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 14

In which surgical procedure would an onychectomy tray be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nail removal 
B)  Laceration 
C)  Foreign body or growth removal 
D)  Male sterilization 
E)  Incision and drainage 
A)  Nail removal 
B)  Laceration 
C)  Foreign body or growth removal 
D)  Male sterilization 
E)  Incision and drainage

Question 15

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 
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 16

What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemostat 
B)  Forceps 
C)  Curette 
D)  Dilator 
E)  Retractor 
A)  Hemostat 
B)  Forceps 
C)  Curette 
D)  Dilator 
E)  Retractor

Question 17

A specimen of a small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specimen of a small amount of...

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct action for the medical assistant to take when assisting a practitioner during a sterile 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 
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 19

Which of the following are characteristics of epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It constricts blood vessels and prolongs the action of the local anesthetic. 
B)  It is useful in patients with heart or respiratory disease. 
C)  It is used in areas of the fingers, toes, nose, and ears. 
D)  It decreases wound infection rates. 
E)  It increases the rate at which the anesthetic spreads into the tissue. 
A)  It constricts blood vessels and prolongs the action of the local anesthetic. 
B)  It is useful in patients with heart or respiratory disease. 
C)  It is used in areas of the fingers, toes, nose, and ears. 
D)  It decreases wound infection rates. 
E)  It increases the rate at which the anesthetic spreads into the tissue.

Question 20

What are these surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

An advantage of laser surgery is that ____.

Which of the following is characteristic of a topical anesthetic?

All biopsy specimens must be placed in a preservative to prevent changes in tissues. The most common preservative is a 10% ________ solution, which is a dilute solution of formaldehyde.

What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?

How does a laser cut away tissue?

Which of the following is the appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field?

The initial phase of wound healing, in which bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict, is the ________ phase.

Which of the following would you include when preparing a room for laser surgery?

Which of the following occurs during the inflammatory phase of healing?

Surgical instruments used to hold back the sides of a wound or incision for greater access are ____.

Allergic reactions to latex gloves are ____.

A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used to cover an incision.

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

In which surgical procedure would an onychectomy tray be used?

What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

A specimen of a small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is called a ______.

Which of the following is the correct action for the medical assistant to take when assisting a practitioner during a sterile surgical procedure?

Which of the following are characteristics of epinephrine?

What are these surgical instruments?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

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Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

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The Respiratory System

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Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

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Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Orientation to the Lab

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Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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