Question 1

In the __________ phase of wound healing, fibrin is deposited at the site and clotting begins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the __________ phase of wound healing,...

Question 2

Which of the following passes through to a body organ or cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incised wound 
B)  Lacerated wound 
C)  Perforated wound 
D)  Penetrating wound 
E)  Both C and D 
A)  Incised wound 
B)  Lacerated wound 
C)  Perforated wound 
D)  Penetrating wound 
E)  Both C and D

Question 3

Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

Accepted Answer

When office surgery is planned, certain

Question 4

The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that...

Question 6

All hinged instruments are wrapped in the open position to allow full steam penetration of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wet steam 
B)  Residual air 
C)  Fast exhaust 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Wet steam 
B)  Residual air 
C)  Fast exhaust 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following methods is the most current absolute indication that the proper sterilization time, temperature, and steam have been maintained?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autoclave tape 
B)  Spore strip indicators 
C)  Rapid-readout biological indicators 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Autoclave tape 
B)  Spore strip indicators 
C)  Rapid-readout biological indicators 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When autoclaving, place a gauze sponge around the tips of sharp instruments to prevent them from piercing the wrapping material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  First phase 
B)  Second phase 
C)  Third phase 
D)  All phases 
A)  First phase 
B)  Second phase 
C)  Third phase 
D)  All phases

Question 14

Which of the following is (are) true about the autoclave process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steam simultaneously heats and wets the objects being autoclaved. 
B)  When the cycle is finished and the chamber has cooled, microorganisms have been destroyed. 
C)  The mechanism of action is steam under pressure. 
D)  Both A and C are true. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Steam simultaneously heats and wets the objects being autoclaved. 
B)  When the cycle is finished and the chamber has cooled, microorganisms have been destroyed. 
C)  The mechanism of action is steam under pressure. 
D)  Both A and C are true. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

The medical assistant should wear clean gloves when decontaminating the postsurgical room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A wound usually caused by an accident that results in tearing or separation of tissues is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wound usually caused by an accident...

Question 17

Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ is the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the complete destruction of all...

Question 19

When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following bandage materials is superior for covering round narrow surfaces such as fingers or toes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plain roller gauze 
B)  Wrinkled crepe-type roller bandage 
C)  Elastic bandage 
D)  Seamless tubular gauze bandage 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Plain roller gauze 
B)  Wrinkled crepe-type roller bandage 
C)  Elastic bandage 
D)  Seamless tubular gauze bandage 
E)  All of the above

Exam 50: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

In the __________ phase of wound healing, fibrin is deposited at the site and clotting begins.

Which of the following passes through to a body organ or cavity?

Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound.

All hinged instruments are wrapped in the open position to allow full steam penetration of the joint.

After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

Which of the following methods is the most current absolute indication that the proper sterilization time, temperature, and steam have been maintained?

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

When autoclaving, place a gauze sponge around the tips of sharp instruments to prevent them from piercing the wrapping material.

Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

Which of the following is (are) true about the autoclave process?

The medical assistant should wear clean gloves when decontaminating the postsurgical room.

A wound usually caused by an accident that results in tearing or separation of tissues is called a(n) __________.

Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

__________ is the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life.

When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first.

Which of the following bandage materials is superior for covering round narrow surfaces such as fingers or toes?

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