Question 1

A wound usually caused by an accident that results in tearing or separation of tissues is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

avulsion
A wound usually cause...

Question 2

After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) __________ is a wound that appears jagged and irregular and is usually caused by trauma.

Accepted Answer

laceration
A laceration is a w...

Question 4

The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is

Accepted Answer

A)   121° to 123° C.
B)   98.6°.
C)   100.4° F.
D)   37.6° C.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Asepsis
B)   Medical asepsis
C)   Surgical asepsis
D)   Sterile techniqueE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Sterile team members should always face one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound.

Accepted Answer

dressing
A dressing ...

Question 8

A(n) __________ is early scar tissue formation that appears pale, contracted, and firm.

Accepted Answer

cicatrix
A cicatrix ...

Question 9

The provider must have the patient's written informed consent before beginning any surgical procedure. This legal requirement is met simply by having the patient sign an operative permit.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

What is the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disinfection
B)   Germicide
C)   Sanitization
D)   SterilizationE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A large, gaping wound that must heal from the bottom of the wound outward heals by first intention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Outline the rules for setting up and maintaining a sterile field.

Accepted Answer

Sterile surfaces must never come in cont...

Question 13

When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following endoscopes is rigid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laparoscope
B)   Colonoscope
C)   Bronchoscope
D)   GastroscopeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

Accepted Answer

A)   First phase
B)   Second phase
C)   Third phase
D)   All phasesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contaminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization. Include in your answer how each is performed.

Accepted Answer

Sanitization is the cleaning of instrume...

Question 20

Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 50: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures

The provider must have the patient's written informed consent before beginning any surgical procedure. This legal requirement is met simply by having the patient sign an operative permit.

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Which of the following endoscopes is rigid?

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

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When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first.

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After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

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A(n) __________ is a sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound.

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The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

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What is the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life?

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A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contaminated.

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The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is

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A wound usually caused by an accident that results in tearing or separation of tissues is called a(n) __________.

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Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

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A(n) __________ is a wound that appears jagged and irregular and is usually caused by trauma.

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A(n) __________ is early scar tissue formation that appears pale, contracted, and firm.

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In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

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Define sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization. Include in your answer how each is performed.

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Techniques for medical asepsis create a sterile environment.

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A large, gaping wound that must heal from the bottom of the wound outward heals by first intention.

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Outline the rules for setting up and maintaining a sterile field.

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Sterile team members should always face one another.

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