Question 1

Which of the following instruments will the physician NOT need for suturing a laceration?

Accepted Answer

A) Needle holder 
B) Iris scissors 
C) Scalpel 
D) Hemostat 
A) Needle holder 
B) Iris scissors 
C) Scalpel 
D) Hemostat C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way suture needles are categorized?

Accepted Answer

A) Size 
B) Length 
C) Shape 
D) Type of point 
A) Size 
B) Length 
C) Shape 
D) Type of point B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a common chemical used to destroy tissue and stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Formalin 
B) Silver nitrate 
C) Liquid nitrogen 
D) Sodium hydroxide 
A) Formalin 
B) Silver nitrate 
C) Liquid nitrogen 
D) Sodium hydroxide A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the medical asepsis handwashing procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Wash hands and wrists. 
B) Hold hands up while rinsing. 
C) Wash 1 to 2 minutes. 
D) Apply lotion. 
A) Wash hands and wrists. 
B) Hold hands up while rinsing. 
C) Wash 1 to 2 minutes. 
D) Apply lotion.

Question 5

Handles on instruments designed to be squeezed between the thumb and finger are called what?

Accepted Answer

A) Ring handles 
B) Ratchet handles 
C) Thumb handles 
D) Finger handles 
A) Ring handles 
B) Ratchet handles 
C) Thumb handles 
D) Finger handles

Question 6

How should articles for sterilization in the autoclave be wrapped?

Accepted Answer

A) Single wrapped 
B) Double wrapped 
C) Triple wrapped 
D) No wrapping 
A) Single wrapped 
B) Double wrapped 
C) Triple wrapped 
D) No wrapping

Question 7

Cryosurgery destroys tissues by what means?

Accepted Answer

A) Melting 
B) Burning 
C) Freezing 
D) Excising 
A) Melting 
B) Burning 
C) Freezing 
D) Excising

Question 8

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when applying a sterile adhesive skin closure strip?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not clean the wound before removing the sutures. 
B) Apply the first strip to the lower end of the incision. 
C) Apply the first strip to the center of the incision. 
D) Apply the first strip in a criss-cross manner over the incision. 
A) Do not clean the wound before removing the sutures. 
B) Apply the first strip to the lower end of the incision. 
C) Apply the first strip to the center of the incision. 
D) Apply the first strip in a criss-cross manner over the incision.

Question 9

Which of the following best sterilizes equipment that is delicate or sensitive to heat?

Accepted Answer

A) Bleach solution 
B) Autoclave 
C) Chemical disinfectant 
D) Cold sterilization 
A) Bleach solution 
B) Autoclave 
C) Chemical disinfectant 
D) Cold sterilization

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a way anesthesia can be used?

Accepted Answer

A) Sprayed 
B) Chewed 
C) Inhaled 
D) Topically 
A) Sprayed 
B) Chewed 
C) Inhaled 
D) Topically

Question 11

Identify each statement as true or false

-All sterile items are to be at waist level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the instrument with its use.

-lighted instrument used for viewing

Accepted Answer

A)  scopes 
B)  scalpel 
C)  bayonet forceps 
D)  retractors 
E)  probes 
A)  scopes 
B)  scalpel 
C)  bayonet forceps 
D)  retractors 
E)  probes

Question 13

Identify each statement as true or false

-All sterile objects must be held in front of and away from body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following terms best describes the result when a non-sterile item or surface comes in contact with a sterile area?

Accepted Answer

A) Contamination 
B) Infection 
C) Stricture 
D) Cautery 
A) Contamination 
B) Infection 
C) Stricture 
D) Cautery

Question 15

What type of material is commonly used to wrap instruments when using an autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A) Muslin 
B) Polyester 
C) Nylon 
D) Cotton 
A) Muslin 
B) Polyester 
C) Nylon 
D) Cotton

Question 16

Identify each statement as true or false

-is a supportive material wrapped around the wound

Accepted Answer

A)  dressing 
B)  bandage 
A)  dressing 
B)  bandage

Question 17

Which of the following is required when labeling packages for autoclaving?

Accepted Answer

A) Provider's name 
B) Name of the article 
C) Date of sterilization 
D) All of the above 
A) Provider's name 
B) Name of the article 
C) Date of sterilization 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a basic rule for the care of instruments?

Accepted Answer

A) Inspect all surfaces carefully for any nicks, warps, or dulling. 
B) Use hard wire brushes to scrub hinges, ratchets, and serrations. 
C) Soak all soiled instruments immediately after use. 
D) Soak solutions at room temperature with a neutral pH detergent containing a blood solvent. 
A) Inspect all surfaces carefully for any nicks, warps, or dulling. 
B) Use hard wire brushes to scrub hinges, ratchets, and serrations. 
C) Soak all soiled instruments immediately after use. 
D) Soak solutions at room temperature with a neutral pH detergent containing a blood solvent.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when changing a patient's dressing?

Accepted Answer

A) Pull off the dressing stuck to the wound very quickly. 
B) Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with sterile water. 
C) Cleanse the wound site with bleach solution. 
D) Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with antibacterial ointment. 
A) Pull off the dressing stuck to the wound very quickly. 
B) Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with sterile water. 
C) Cleanse the wound site with bleach solution. 
D) Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with antibacterial ointment.

Question 20

Match the instrument with its use.

-device used to cut the skin

Accepted Answer

A)  scopes 
B)  scalpel 
C)  bayonet forceps 
D)  retractors 
E)  probes 
A)  scopes 
B)  scalpel 
C)  bayonet forceps 
D)  retractors 
E)  probes

Exam 30: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Which of the following instruments will the physician NOT need for suturing a laceration?

Which of the following is NOT a way suture needles are categorized?

Which of the following is NOT considered a common chemical used to destroy tissue and stop bleeding?

Which of the following is NOT part of the medical asepsis handwashing procedure?

Handles on instruments designed to be squeezed between the thumb and finger are called what?

How should articles for sterilization in the autoclave be wrapped?

Cryosurgery destroys tissues by what means?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when applying a sterile adhesive skin closure strip?

Which of the following best sterilizes equipment that is delicate or sensitive to heat?

Which of the following is NOT considered a way anesthesia can be used?

Identify each statement as true or false -All sterile items are to be at waist level.

Match the instrument with its use. -lighted instrument used for viewing

Identify each statement as true or false -All sterile objects must be held in front of and away from body.

Which of the following terms best describes the result when a non-sterile item or surface comes in contact with a sterile area?

What type of material is commonly used to wrap instruments when using an autoclave?

Identify each statement as true or false -is a supportive material wrapped around the wound

Which of the following is required when labeling packages for autoclaving?

Which of the following is NOT a basic rule for the care of instruments?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when changing a patient's dressing?

Match the instrument with its use. -device used to cut the skin

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