Question 1

Which of the following bandage turns is used to bandage a part that varies in width?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spiral turn
B)  Figure-eight turn
C)  Recurrent turn
D)  Spiral reverse turnE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a local anesthetic,such as Xylocaine?

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A)  Causes a brief stinging sensation
B)  Begins working in 5 to 15 minutes
C)  Has a duration of action of 1 to 3 hours
D)  Produces a loss of sensation in a localized area
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is not a local sign of inflammation?

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A)  Redness
B)  Fever
C)  Swelling
D)  PainE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of dysplastic nevi except

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A)  larger than normal moles.
B)  always develop into malignant melanoma.
C)  have irregular coloration.
D)  have an irregular shape.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The purpose of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic is to

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A)  prevent an allergic reaction.
B)  prolong the effect of the anesthetic.
C)  increase the rate of systemic absorption of the anesthetic.
D)  reduce patient discomfort during the minor surgery.
E)  achieve all of the above.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Sutures inserted into the arms or legs are usually removed after

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours.
B)  3 to 5 days.
C)  7 to 14 days.
D)  2 weeks.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The purpose of a sterile fenestrated drape is to

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A)  provide comfort and warmth.
B)  provide a sterile area around the operative site.
C)  prevent the patient from observing the operative site.
D)  protect the patient's clothing from blood and other secretions.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following types of suture needles requires the use of a needle holder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Straight
B)  Noncutting
C)  Curved
D)  SwagedE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following types of exudates contains pus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serous
B)  Sanguineous
C)  Serosanguineous
D)  PurulentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

What should the medical assistant do if in doubt about the sterility of an article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the article, making sure to use sterile technique.
B)  Do not use the article; obtain another one.
C)  Ask the physician if the article should be used.
D)  Cleanse the article with a disinfectant before using.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The purpose of performing a cervical punch biopsy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  detect the presence of cervical cancer or dysplasia.
B)  destroy inflamed tissue.
C)  treat cervical cancer.
D)  prevent cervical erosion.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Something that is sterile is considered contaminated if it

Accepted Answer

A)  comes in contact with a pathogen.
B)  comes in contact with a nonpathogen.
C)  becomes wet.
D)  touches something clean.
E)  does all of the above.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

A biopsy is usually performed to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine if an infection is present.
B)  cauterize tissue.
C)  determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
D)  remove a benign tumor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following requires the use of surgical asepsis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application of a bandage
B)  Measurement of blood pressure
C)  Insertion of sutures
D)  Collection of a Pap specimen
E)  All of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The purpose of practicing surgical asepsis during minor office surgery is to

Accepted Answer

A)  protect the patient from pathogenic microorganisms.
B)  prevent the formation of a purulent discharge.
C)  prevent damage to surgical instruments.
D)  reduce patient discomfort.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Shave excision is often used to remove

Accepted Answer

A)  skin tags.
B)  melanoma.
C)  flat moles.
D)  dysplastic nevi.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asymmetric
B)  Irregular border
C)  Color varies from one area to another
D)  Diameter larger than a pencil eraser
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

What is the first line of defense of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucous membranes
B)  Skin
C)  Acidic secretions of the stomach
D)  White blood cellsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the term for a break in the skin surface or mucous membrane that exposes underlying tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open wound
B)  Contusion
C)  Infection
D)  Closed woundE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

What would a physician do if a sebaceous cyst is infected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove the cyst.
B)  Incise and drain the cyst.
C)  Cauterize the cyst.
D)  Perform a needle biopsy on the cyst.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Minor Office Surgery

Which of the following is a characteristic of a local anesthetic,such as Xylocaine?

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What is the first line of defense of the body?

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What should the medical assistant do if in doubt about the sterility of an article?

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Which of the following requires the use of surgical asepsis?

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Which of the following types of exudates contains pus?

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Which of the following bandage turns is used to bandage a part that varies in width?

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Sutures inserted into the arms or legs are usually removed after

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Something that is sterile is considered contaminated if it

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All of the following are characteristics of dysplastic nevi except

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What is the term for a break in the skin surface or mucous membrane that exposes underlying tissues?

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The purpose of practicing surgical asepsis during minor office surgery is to

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Which of the following is a characteristic of melanoma?

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What would a physician do if a sebaceous cyst is infected?

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Shave excision is often used to remove

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Which of the following types of suture needles requires the use of a needle holder?

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The purpose of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic is to

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The purpose of a sterile fenestrated drape is to

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A biopsy is usually performed to

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The purpose of performing a cervical punch biopsy is to

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Which of the following is not a local sign of inflammation?

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