MA 105 Final Review

Front

The assistant must maintain an accurate ________ if absorbent sponges are used to clean out the wound site during surgery to ensure that all sponges are removed before the patient's wound is closed.

Back

count

Front

Instruments should be passed to the physician ________ and by the handle first.

Back

firmly

Front

Which of the following would NOT be included in a surgical setup for a typical minor surgical procedure? Local anesthetic material, Alcohol sponges, Tissue forceps

Back

Sterile tape

Front

A surgical ________ removes microorganisms more effectively than regular hand washing.

Back

scrub

Front

________ surgery is generally limited to procedures requiring less than 60 minutes to perform.

Back

Outpatient

Front

A(n) ________ is the type of wound where the edges are torn in an irregular shape and can

Back

laceration

Front

Any invasive procedure involving a scalpel, scissors, or other device requires ________ from the patient.

Back

written permission

Front

Some patients are ________ to anesthetics and may slip into anaphylactic shock, which requires emergency treatment.

Back

allergic

Front

A wound must be ________ before a sterile dressing can be applied.

Back

cleaned

Front

________ is (are) inserted by the surgeon at the end of a procedure to hold tissues in alignment during the healing process.

Back

Sutures