Question 1

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 D

Question 2

__________ can result if a bandage is applied too tightly.

Accepted Answer

Edema
Edema can result if a bandage is applied too tightly.

Question 3

Describe the medical assistant's role during laser surgery.

Accepted Answer

The medical assistant's responsibilities during laser surgery are to:
· Observe the surgical field through safety goggles for possible contamination and to protect the patient's eyes.
· Keep wet sponges ready.
· Remove any flammable items from the laser's path.
· Assist with suctioning of the plume to maintain a clear visual field.
· Have a basin of sterile normal saline solution and a filled irrigating syringe ready.
· Watch each application of the laser beam and anticipate the need for protective supplies, special equipment, or instruments

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

electrocautery
In electrocaute

Question 5

Unwrapped items in an autoclave require more time for sterilization than wrapped items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Very low temperatures are used in __________ to destroy tissue by freezing it on contact.

Accepted Answer

cryosurgery
Very low temperatu

Question 7

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

An autoclave pack with a small tear in the wrapper is no longer sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

final or remodeling
In the fin

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

lag
In the lag phase

Question 12

Wet steam in an autoclave can be caused by the placement of cold instruments in a hot chamber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Autoclave wrapping material must be __________ so that steam can circulate around the instruments.

Accepted Answer

permeable
Autoclave wrapping m

Question 14

The LEEP excisional procedure is considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electrosurgery 
B)  Laser surgery 
C)  Microsurgery 
D)  Endoscopy 
E)  Cryosurgery 
A)  Electrosurgery 
B)  Laser surgery 
C)  Microsurgery 
D)  Endoscopy 
E)  Cryosurgery

Question 15

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

__________ is the destruction of microbes after they leave the body.

Accepted Answer

Medical asepsis
Medi

Question 18

A(n) __________ wound is infected with pathogens.

Accepted Answer

septic
A s

Question 19

Describe the personal protective equipment used for autoclave procedures.

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for

Question 20

A(n) __________ occurs when a nonpenetrating wound damages blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

contusion
A contusio

Exam 50: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures

Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

__________ can result if a bandage is applied too tightly.

Describe the medical assistant's role during laser surgery.

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

Unwrapped items in an autoclave require more time for sterilization than wrapped items.

Very low temperatures are used in __________ to destroy tissue by freezing it on contact.

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture.

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

An autoclave pack with a small tear in the wrapper is no longer sterile.

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

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

Wet steam in an autoclave can be caused by the placement of cold instruments in a hot chamber.

Autoclave wrapping material must be __________ so that steam can circulate around the instruments.

The LEEP excisional procedure is considered which of the following?

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

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

__________ is the destruction of microbes after they leave the body.

A(n) __________ wound is infected with pathogens.

Describe the personal protective equipment used for autoclave procedures.

A(n) __________ occurs when a nonpenetrating wound damages blood vessels.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Career Development and Life Skills

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