Question 1

The invasion of body tissue by pathogens, which proliferate and damage tissues is _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contamination 
B)  Infection 
C)  Spores 
D)  Germicides 
A)  Contamination 
B)  Infection 
C)  Spores 
D)  Germicides

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

Accepted Answer

When office surgery is planned, certain

Question 4

With __________ healing, a wound heals by granulation from the bottom of the wound outward.

Accepted Answer

second intention
With second i

Question 5

Under which of the following post-operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Redness around the operative site 
B)  Bleeding from the wound 
C)  Fever or swelling 
D)  Increasing or severe pain 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Redness around the operative site 
B)  Bleeding from the wound 
C)  Fever or swelling 
D)  Increasing or severe pain 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

If correctly done, autoclaving destroys even __________, the dormant form of bacteria.

Accepted Answer

spores
If correctly

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ healing occurs with a clean surgical cut and wound edges that approximate.

Accepted Answer

First intention
First intentio

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

The medical assistant should always keep the sterile field in view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which statement is not true about informed consent for surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining the patient's consent to treatment. 
B)  The patient must understand the potential risks and benefits of the surgery. 
C)  The patient must understand the possible risks of any alternative treatment. 
D)  The patient cannot give consent if he or she has received preoperative medication. 
A)  The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining the patient's consent to treatment. 
B)  The patient must understand the potential risks and benefits of the surgery. 
C)  The patient must understand the possible risks of any alternative treatment. 
D)  The patient cannot give consent if he or she has received preoperative medication.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________ 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.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical asepsis 
B)  Surgical asepsis 
C)  Sterilization 
D)  Disinfection 
A)  Medical asepsis 
B)  Surgical asepsis 
C)  Sterilization 
D)  Disinfection

Question 14

Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level is called

Accepted Answer

A)  sanitization. 
B)  disinfection. 
C)  sterilization. 
A)  sanitization. 
B)  disinfection. 
C)  sterilization.

Question 15

Suppuration can cause problems with wound healing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To protect the package contents, the rul

Question 17

Sterilization __________ placed in the center of a large pack are the best indicators of proper sterilization in an autoclave.

Accepted Answer

indicator strips
Sterilization

Question 18

__________ occurs when a nonsterile item either crosses over or comes in contact with a sterile field.

Accepted Answer

Contamination
Contamination oc

Question 19

Which of the following instruments would be damaged by the high temperature and steam under pressure of autoclaves and must be disinfected after each procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elecrosurg tip used in electrosurgery 
B)  Laser tip used in laser surgery 
C)  Microscope used in microsurgery 
D)  Endoscope used in endoscopy 
E)  Both C and D 
A)  Elecrosurg tip used in electrosurgery 
B)  Laser tip used in laser surgery 
C)  Microscope used in microsurgery 
D)  Endoscope used in endoscopy 
E)  Both C and D

Question 20

Which of the following aseptic procedures is performed on blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes after each use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sanitization 
B)  Disinfection 
C)  Sterilization 
D)  Either A or B 
A)  Sanitization 
B)  Disinfection 
C)  Sterilization 
D)  Either A or B

Exam 50: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures

The invasion of body tissue by pathogens, which proliferate and damage tissues is _______________________.

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

Explain the preoperative instructions for a patient having surgery.

With __________ healing, a wound heals by granulation from the bottom of the wound outward.

Under which of the following post-operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately?

If correctly done, autoclaving destroys even __________, the dormant form of bacteria.

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

__________ healing occurs with a clean surgical cut and wound edges that approximate.

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

The medical assistant should always keep the sterile field in view.

Which statement is not true about informed consent for surgery?

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

____________ 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.

Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level is called

Suppuration can cause problems with wound healing.

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

Sterilization __________ placed in the center of a large pack are the best indicators of proper sterilization in an autoclave.

__________ occurs when a nonsterile item either crosses over or comes in contact with a sterile field.

Which of the following instruments would be damaged by the high temperature and steam under pressure of autoclaves and must be disinfected after each procedure?

Which of the following aseptic procedures is performed on blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes after each use?

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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

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Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

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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

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Patient Assessment

Patient Education

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Vital Signs

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Principles of Pharmacology

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Principles of Electrocardiography

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