Question 1

A common type of instrument tray is a(n) ________ tray, which is used for the removal of a nail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common type of instrument tray is...

Question 2

Instruments that are most often used to grasp or hold objects are ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 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 method uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laser surgery 
B)  Cryosurgery 
C)  Conventional surgery 
D)  Electrocauterization 
E)  Needle biopsy 
A)  Laser surgery 
B)  Cryosurgery 
C)  Conventional surgery 
D)  Electrocauterization 
E)  Needle biopsy

Question 7

Which numbered item in the diagram is the second step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2 
A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2

Question 8

Which of the following are characteristics of absorbable sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are made of gut and do not require removal after the wound has healed. 
B)  They are used for the outside layer. 
C)  They must be removed after wound healing is well under way. 
D)  They are made of silk, nylon, or Dacron. 
E)  They are inserted into the skin with a disposable staple unit. 
A)  They are made of gut and do not require removal after the wound has healed. 
B)  They are used for the outside layer. 
C)  They must be removed after wound healing is well under way. 
D)  They are made of silk, nylon, or Dacron. 
E)  They are inserted into the skin with a disposable staple unit.

Question 9

The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cleansing 
B)  irrigation 
C)  debridement 
D)  electrocauterization 
E)  draining 
A)  cleansing 
B)  irrigation 
C)  debridement 
D)  electrocauterization 
E)  draining

Question 10

The loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain, is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The loss of sensation, particularly the feeling...

Question 11

An onychectomy tray is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nail removal tray 
B)  laceration tray 
C)  foreign body or growth removal tray 
D)  male sterilization tray 
E)  incision and drainage tray 
A)  nail removal tray 
B)  laceration tray 
C)  foreign body or growth removal tray 
D)  male sterilization tray 
E)  incision and drainage tray

Question 12

Which step helps prevent a latex glove allergy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select gloves with more powder on the inside 
B)  Put on gloves with slightly wet hands 
C)  Avoid the use of hand lotion 
D)  Clean areas contaminated with latex-containing dust frequently 
E)  Wear gloves as often as possible to desensitize your skin 
A)  Select gloves with more powder on the inside 
B)  Put on gloves with slightly wet hands 
C)  Avoid the use of hand lotion 
D)  Clean areas contaminated with latex-containing dust frequently 
E)  Wear gloves as often as possible to desensitize your skin

Question 13

The proliferation phase of healing is characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a constriction of blood vessels 
B)  the formation of scar tissue 
C)  a release of white blood cells 
D)  the development of new tissue 
E)  the clotting of blood 
A)  a constriction of blood vessels 
B)  the formation of scar tissue 
C)  a release of white blood cells 
D)  the development of new tissue 
E)  the clotting of blood

Question 14

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 15

What is the correct way to clean and preheat the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fill the water reservoir with tap water 
B)  Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction 
C)  Overheat the chamber to warm it 
D)  Clean the autoclave after several uses 
E)  Load cold instruments into an overheated chamber 
A)  Fill the water reservoir with tap water 
B)  Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction 
C)  Overheat the chamber to warm it 
D)  Clean the autoclave after several uses 
E)  Load cold instruments into an overheated chamber

Question 16

What is the appropriate way to pour a sterile solution into a sterile bowl in the sterile field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cover the label on the bottle with the palm of your hand to keep the label dry 
B)  Pour the liquid directly into the bowl and avoid discarding any 
C)  Pour the liquid quickly into the bowl 
D)  Place the cap of the bottle facing down 
E)  Hold the bottle at an angle that allows you to reach over the sterile area 
A)  Cover the label on the bottle with the palm of your hand to keep the label dry 
B)  Pour the liquid directly into the bowl and avoid discarding any 
C)  Pour the liquid quickly into the bowl 
D)  Place the cap of the bottle facing down 
E)  Hold the bottle at an angle that allows you to reach over the sterile area

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Place a sterile towel around the surgical site 
B)  Cleanse the surgical site with alcohol 
C)  Begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward 
D)  Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site 
E)  Clean in a zigzag path across the preparation area 
A)  Place a sterile towel around the surgical site 
B)  Cleanse the surgical site with alcohol 
C)  Begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward 
D)  Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site 
E)  Clean in a zigzag path across the preparation area

Question 18

The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Betadine 
B)  Xylocaine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  hydrogen peroxide 
E)  isopropyl alcohol 
A)  Betadine 
B)  Xylocaine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  hydrogen peroxide 
E)  isopropyl alcohol

Question 19

________ is required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is required for all instruments or...

Question 20

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.

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

A common type of instrument tray is a(n) ________ tray, which is used for the removal of a nail.

Instruments that are most often used to grasp or hold objects are ____.

What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?

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

How does a laser cut away tissue?

Which method uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue?

Which numbered item in the diagram is the second step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Which of the following are characteristics of absorbable sutures?

The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is ____.

The loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain, is ________.

An onychectomy tray is a ____.

Which step helps prevent a latex glove allergy?

The proliferation phase of healing is characterized by ____.

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

What is the correct way to clean and preheat the autoclave?

What is the appropriate way to pour a sterile solution into a sterile bowl in the sterile field?

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

The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

________ is required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body.

Which of the following is characteristic of a topical anesthetic?

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