Question 1

Which type of scissors is used to remove dressings?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tissue scissors
B)   Suture scissors
C)   Bandage scissors
D)   Clippers
E)   Scalpel

Question 2

The primary method for sterilizing instruments is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical processes
B)   autoclaving
C)   gas processes
D)   dry heat processes
E)   washing with bleach

Question 3

Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The instruments in the figure are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   forceps
B)   hemostats
C)   dilators
D)   scissors
E)   retractors

Question 5

Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vaginal specula and curettes
B)   Stethoscopes and tuning forks
C)   Endotracheal tubes
D)   Nasal specula
E)   Blood pressure cuffs

Question 6

An advantage of laser surgery is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   it promotes quick healing and prevents infection
B)   a local anesthetic is never necessary, because the cold itself reduces sensation
C)   no instructions on wound care are required after the procedure
D)   no dressing is applied after the procedure
E)   sterile instruments are not necessary

Question 7

A(n) ________ ________ assistant assists in handling sterile equipment during a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ ________ assistant assists in handling...

Question 8

The maximum shelf life for a sterile pack is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   30 days
B)   60 days
C)   90 days
D)   1 year
E)   2 years

Question 9

The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sterilization
B)   sanitization
C)   purification
D)   disinfection
E)   ultrasonic cleaning

Question 10

A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand is a(n) ________ stand.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments and equipment for loading into the ________ by wrapping them in muslin, special porous paper, plastic bags, or envelopes and labeling each pack.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments...

Question 12

Which numbered items in the diagram are the sixth and seventh steps in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   5, 6
B)   1, 4
C)   2, 3
D)   4, 5
E)   2, 7

Question 13

Any jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Debridement is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a collection of pus that forms as a result of infection
B)   the surgical removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound
C)   a deep wound caused by a sharp object
D)   the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue
E)   the process of aspirating fluid and tissue cells through a needle

Question 15

What are the instruments pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Scalpels
B)   Curettes
C)   Dilators
D)   Retractors
E)   Probes

Question 16

Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun
B)   Encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site
C)   Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form
D)   Tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary
E)   Tell the patient to call the doctor if swelling or redness occurs.

Question 17

A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unsterile needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who...

Question 18

The instruments pictured here are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilators
B)   scalpels
C)   curettes
D)   forceps
E)   retractors

Question 19

What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hemostat
B)   Forceps
C)   Curette
D)   Dilator
E)   Retractor

Question 20

Duties of the sterile scrub assistant include

Accepted Answer

A)   passing instruments to the doctor during surgery.
B)   measuring vital signs regularly throughout surgery.
C)   observing the patient for a reaction to the anesthetic.
D)   keeping a record of when surgery began and when it was completed.
E)   adjusting lighting as needed.

Exam 44: Assisting With Minor Surgery

The maximum shelf life for a sterile pack is ____.

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A(n) ________ is an unsterile assistant who is free to move about the room and attend to unsterile needs.

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What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

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Which type of scissors is used to remove dressings?

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Debridement is ____.

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The instruments pictured here are ____.

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The primary method for sterilizing instruments is ____.

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The instruments in the figure are ____.

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Duties of the sterile scrub assistant include

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What are the instruments pictured here?

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You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments and equipment for loading into the ________ by wrapping them in muslin, special porous paper, plastic bags, or envelopes and labeling each pack.

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Any jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue is called a(n) ________.

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Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

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An advantage of laser surgery is that ____.

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A(n) ________ ________ assistant assists in handling sterile equipment during a surgical procedure.

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Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?

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The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is ____.

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Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound during the ________ phase of wound healing.

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Which numbered items in the diagram are the sixth and seventh steps in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

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A movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand is a(n) ________ stand.

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