Question 1

Identify each statement as true or false

-If a sterile field that is not poly-lined gets wet, it is still considered sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When loading the autoclave, what is the appropriate amount of space to have between packs and the autoclave wall?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 inches 
B) 1-3 inches 
C) 2-3 inches 
D) 3-4 inches 
A) 1-2 inches 
B) 1-3 inches 
C) 2-3 inches 
D) 3-4 inches

Question 3

What is considered to be the main advantage of electrosurgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimal scarring 
B) Controlled bleeding 
C) Pain free 
D) Minimal healing time 
A) Minimal scarring 
B) Controlled bleeding 
C) Pain free 
D) Minimal healing time

Question 4

Which of the following suture sizes would be used on the face or neck?

Accepted Answer

A) 6-0 
B) 2-0 
C) 4-0 
D) 0 
A) 6-0 
B) 2-0 
C) 4-0 
D) 0

Question 5

Which of the following wound terms best describes an example of a closed wound?

Accepted Answer

A) Puncture 
B) Incision 
C) Avulsion 
D) Contusion 
A) Puncture 
B) Incision 
C) Avulsion 
D) Contusion

Question 6

Which of the following is the smallest suture size?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 1-0 
D) 6-0 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 1-0 
D) 6-0

Question 7

Which of the following has likely occurred if Mr.King, says his suture area is red, swollen, and has "white stuff" in it?

Accepted Answer

A) Normal granulation 
B) Infection 
C) Exudation 
D) Systemic effect 
A) Normal granulation 
B) Infection 
C) Exudation 
D) Systemic effect

Question 8

Which of the following instruments is NOT a grasping and clamping instrument?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemostat 
B) Forceps 
C) Retractor 
D) Needle holder 
A) Hemostat 
B) Forceps 
C) Retractor 
D) Needle holder

Question 9

Match the instrument with its use.

-used to probe into a body cavity or wound

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 10

Fiber-optic endoscopes uses which type of sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) Gas 
B) Steam 
C) Chemical 
D) Dry heat 
A) Gas 
B) Steam 
C) Chemical 
D) Dry heat

Exam 30: Assisting With Minor Surgery

Identify each statement as true or false -If a sterile field that is not poly-lined gets wet, it is still considered sterile.

When loading the autoclave, what is the appropriate amount of space to have between packs and the autoclave wall?

What is considered to be the main advantage of electrosurgery?

Which of the following suture sizes would be used on the face or neck?

Which of the following wound terms best describes an example of a closed wound?

Which of the following is the smallest suture size?

Which of the following has likely occurred if Mr.King, says his suture area is red, swollen, and has "white stuff" in it?

Which of the following instruments is NOT a grasping and clamping instrument?

Match the instrument with its use. -used to probe into a body cavity or wound

Fiber-optic endoscopes uses which type of sterilization?

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