Question 1

Which of the following is used in processing biopsy specimens for laboratory examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% formalin solution 
B)  70% isopropyl alcohol 
C)  3% hydrogen peroxide 
D)  10% chlorine bleach solution 
E)  Normal saline solution 
A)  10% formalin solution 
B)  70% isopropyl alcohol 
C)  3% hydrogen peroxide 
D)  10% chlorine bleach solution 
E)  Normal saline solution

Question 2

A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand is a(n) ________ stand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on...

Question 3

When the medical assistant is responsible for cutting the suture for the practitioner, which length of the suture material should be left above the knot?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch 
B)  ¾ inch 
C)  ½ inch 
D)  ¼ inch 
E)  ⅛ inch 
A)  1 inch 
B)  ¾ inch 
C)  ½ inch 
D)  ¼ inch 
E)  ⅛ inch

Question 4

Which of the following should be included in a patient's postoperative wound care instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean the wound every other day 
B)  Clean the wound with isopropyl alcohol 
C)  Change the dressing if it becomes wet, dirty, or soaked with blood 
D)  Cover the wound with a wet dressing 
E)  Remove the dressing after 12 hours 
A)  Clean the wound every other day 
B)  Clean the wound with isopropyl alcohol 
C)  Change the dressing if it becomes wet, dirty, or soaked with blood 
D)  Cover the wound with a wet dressing 
E)  Remove the dressing after 12 hours

Question 5

Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization 
B)  Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic 
C)  Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery 
D)  Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area 
E)  Swab fluids from the incision or wound 
A)  Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization 
B)  Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic 
C)  Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery 
D)  Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area 
E)  Swab fluids from the incision or wound

Question 6

In the ________ period (after the surgical procedure), the duties of a medical assistant may include immediate care of the patient, proper cleaning of the surgical room, and follow-up care of the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ________ period (after the surgical...

Question 7

Any jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any jagged, open wound in the skin...

Question 8

Another name for a suture material that is either absorbable or nonabsorbable is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for a suture material that...

Question 9

Carrie is a new medical assistant who is assisting for the first time as a floater for a minor surgical procedure. The physician removes tissue from the incision and asks Carrie for the container in which to place the specimen for laboratory examination. Carrie grasps the specimen container and reaches across the tray so the physician can place the specimen in the container. What did Carrie do wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should not have touched the sterile specimen container. 
B)  She should not have reached across the tray. 
C)  She should have asked the sterile scrub assistant to offer the container. 
D)  She should have used transfer forceps to grasp the tissue. 
E)  She should have placed the specimen container on the tray. 
A)  She should not have touched the sterile specimen container. 
B)  She should not have reached across the tray. 
C)  She should have asked the sterile scrub assistant to offer the container. 
D)  She should have used transfer forceps to grasp the tissue. 
E)  She should have placed the specimen container on the tray.

Question 10

Which of the following occurs in the maturation phase of healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The blood clots and seals off the wound. 
B)  Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound. 
C)  A continuous layer of skin cells thickens and pushes off the scab, leaving a scar. 
D)  White blood cells are released. 
E)  The wound contracts under the scab. 
A)  The blood clots and seals off the wound. 
B)  Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound. 
C)  A continuous layer of skin cells thickens and pushes off the scab, leaving a scar. 
D)  White blood cells are released. 
E)  The wound contracts under the scab.

Question 11

Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Skin cells at the edges of the...

Question 12

A surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A surgical wound made by cutting into...

Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

Which of the following is used in processing biopsy specimens for laboratory examination?

A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand is a(n) ________ stand.

When the medical assistant is responsible for cutting the suture for the practitioner, which length of the suture material should be left above the knot?

Which of the following should be included in a patient's postoperative wound care instructions?

Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery?

In the ________ period (after the surgical procedure), the duties of a medical assistant may include immediate care of the patient, proper cleaning of the surgical room, and follow-up care of the patient.

Any jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue is called a(n) ________.

Another name for a suture material that is either absorbable or nonabsorbable is ________.

Which of the following occurs in the maturation phase of healing?

Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

A surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue is a(n) ________.

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

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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