Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments is to

Accepted Answer

A)   use an ultrasonic cleaner.
B)   wear appropriate PPE.
C)   use the proper concentration of disinfectant.
D)   rinse instruments with sterile water before sterilizing.

Question 3

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following gynecologic instruments is used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uterine Curette
B)   Tenaculum Forceps
C)   Foerster Sponge Forceps

Question 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How should instruments be handled after the surgery is complete?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place heavier instruments at the bottom of a collection basin.
B)   Keep all instruments locked to prevent accidental injury.
C)   Wait until any blood on the instrument has dried before cleaning.
D)   Use a detergent with a neutral pH that creates a high level of suds.
E)   Both A and D are correct.

Question 9

This instrument has a fine tip for retrieval of foreign objects.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nasal speculum
B)   Splinter forceps
C)   Needle holder
D)   Suture scissors

Question 10

Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a vapocoolant to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nonsterile individuals should never reach over a sterile field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The physician may spray a topical anesthetic on a surgical site before injecting a local anesthetic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Question 14

Venipunctures or injections must be performed using which of the following protocols?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asepsis
B)   Medical asepsis
C)   Surgical asepsis
D)   Sterile technique

Question 15

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

Question 16

Which solution is typically used to preserve excised tissue for specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Silver nitrate (AgNO3) 
B)   Ethyl chloride
C)   Epinephrine
D)   Formalin

Question 17

Surgical sponges used to absorb blood and drainage during a surgical procedure do not have to be sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hemostic forceps
B)   Suture scissors
C)   Probe tip
D)   Needle holders

Question 19

Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ethyl chloride is an effective local anesthetic that can be used when the physician performs minor surgery with electrical cauterizing equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 34: Assisting in Minor Surgery

Which of the following gynecologic instruments is used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue?

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

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No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

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

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Nonsterile individuals should never reach over a sterile field.

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Venipunctures or injections must be performed using which of the following protocols?

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Ethyl chloride is an effective local anesthetic that can be used when the physician performs minor surgery with electrical cauterizing equipment.

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Surgical sponges used to absorb blood and drainage during a surgical procedure do not have to be sterile.

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Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a vapocoolant to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures.

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This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.

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

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The physician may spray a topical anesthetic on a surgical site before injecting a local anesthetic.

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The recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments is to

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Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

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Which solution is typically used to preserve excised tissue for specimens?

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How should instruments be handled after the surgery is complete?

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

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

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This instrument has a fine tip for retrieval of foreign objects.

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Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization?

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