Exam 57: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Wound __________ occurs when the edges of a repaired wound or surgical site separate or rupture.

Presence of pus-forming organisms in the blood.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when unloading an autoclave?

What rules must be followed for wrapping an instrument for the autoclave?

Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

____________ is the complete destruction of organisms on instruments or equipment that will enter the patient's body.This technique is mandatory for any procedure that invades the body's skin or tissues, such as surgery.

In __________, a high-frequency current is used to cut through tissue and seal blood vessels.

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture.

In the __________ phase of wound healing, collagen closes the gap between tissues and scar tissue forms.

Describe the medical assistant's role during laser surgery.

Air currents carry bacteria, so body movements and talking over a sterile field should be kept to a minimum.

A bandage must be applied with sterile technique.

A(n) __________ is a chemical substance used during skin preparation for surgery that either kills or reduces the number of microorganisms on the skin.

Generally, what is the shelf-life of a sterilized pack?

The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is:

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

Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

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

Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

A brush burn is an example of a(n) __________.