Final Exam – MED 229

Which suture size is the smallest?

• 4

• 3-0

• 2

• 10-0

• 5-0

When preparing the patient's skin for surgery, after applying the antiseptic what is the next step?

• Swab only the surgical site with the antiseptic

• Pat the antiseptic dry

• Cover the area with a sterile, fenestrated drape, from front to back

• Reach over the area to position the patient correctly for the procedure

• Trim the hair from around the surgical site

The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

• Betadine

• Xylocaine

• epinephrine

• hydrogen peroxide

• isopropyl alcohol

A medical assistant should include which of the following in preparing a patient for cryosurgery?

• Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body

• Ask the patient to put on safety goggles

• Inform the patient that the initial sensation of cold, will be followed by a burning sensation

• Position the patient for the administration of a general anesthetic

• Assist with the administration of a local anesthetic

Which of the following should you include in preparing a patient for electrocauterization?

• Tell the patient that more than one freezing cycle may be necessary

• Ask the patient to wear safety goggles during the procedure

• Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body

• Tell the patient that a sterile dressing will be applied after the procedure

• Reassure the patient that some pain, swelling, and redness is normal

Which of the following would you include when preparing a room for laser surgery?

• Open the blinds and shades to let the light in

• Uncover any shiny or reflective surfaces

• Make sure everyone in the room, including the patient, wears safety goggles

• Place cotton-tipped applicators and liquid nitrogen within the physician's reach

• Place paper items such as wrappers from instruments near the laser

The instruments in the figure are ____.

• forceps

• hemostats

• dilators

• scissors

• retractors

Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?

• Retractors

• Hemostats

• Scissors

• Curettes

• Forceps

The instruments pictured here are ____.

• dilators

• scalpels

• curettes

• forceps

• retractors

A slender, pointed surgical instrument used to enlarge a body opening, such as a tear duct, is a ____.

• hemostat

• forceps

• retractor

• probe

• dilator