Surgical Procedures Quiz

Sterile technique is required for which of the following situations?

• Invasive procedures and operations

• Monitoring of temperature

• Physical examination

• Bathing and other personal care of patients

Which type of surgery involves opening a major body cavity, such as the skull, chest, or abdomen?

• Major surgery

• Minor surgery

Which type of surgery allows patients to go home the same day as the surgery?

• Inpatient surgery

• Outpatient surgery

Which is the best way to control infection?

• Early detection

• Ignore

• Prevention

• Treatment

Which of the following is NOT a reason for required surgery?

• Repair an injured body part

• Improve appearance

• Relieve symptoms

• Diagnose a disease

Which type(s) of asepsis eliminates all microorganisms and spores?

• Medical asepsis

• Surgical asepsis

• All of the above

Which type of surgery do patients choose to have done to improve their quality of life?

• Emergency surgery

• Elective surgery

• Required surgery

What should health care workers do to provide psychological care to patients?

• Allow patients to talk and listen to what they say.

• Smile and say that you are not the person to help them.

• Ignore patients' body language.

• Just focus on your tasks and try not to get involved.

• All of the above

Mrs. Baker is very agitated the morning of her intestinal surgery. What might Mrs. Baker's agitation tell you?

• She is nervous about the surgery.

• She thinks you are doing a poor job.

• She believes her health does not require the surgery.

Which of the following is an example of medical asepsis?

• Handwashing

• Chemical sterilization

• Autoclave

• Sterile field