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WorksheetsUnit 5: General Patient Care Part 2 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following areas are considered sterile?
The area below the Mayo stand
The drape on the Mayo stand that is 12 inches or more away from the body
The 1-inch edge of the inside of a sterile instrument packet
The outermost wrapper of a sterile instrument packet
Which of the following is the proper technique for removing surgical staples?
Use the scissors and forceps included in the kit.
Begin with the first staple and remove each in a row until all have been removed.
Place the lower tip of the sterile staple remover under the staple and squeeze the handle together until they are completely closed.
Once the remover is under the staple, squeeze the handles and, at the same time, lift slowly but with moderate pressure.
Which of the following is the priority action for a major burn, such as a fourth-degree burn?
Call 911.
Apply a lotion, such as aloe vera.
Place the burn under cool running water.
Apply a bandage.
A medical assistant observes a patient in the waiting room placing their hands around their throat and collapsing. Which of the following is most likely the cause?
Hypoglycemia
Seizure
Obstructed airway
Syncope
Which of the following phases of wound healing occurs at approximately day 10?
Proliferative
Inflammatory
Maturation
Dehiscence
Which of the following procedures provide a better view of cervical cells to send to pathology?
Endoscopy
Colposcopy
Cryosurgery
Incision and drainage
Which of the following kinds of wound complication causes only the edges of the wound to separate?
Dehiscence
Evisceration
Hemorrhaging
Infection
A provider asks a medical assistant to start filling out the prior authorizations form for a power wheelchair for a patient. Which of the following is the purpose of submitting a prior authorization?
To request an item be categorized as durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
To request approval for an item to be included on the CMS’s Master List
To request approval from the insurance company for coverage of an item before a claim is submitted
To request approval for a provider to be an approved prescriber of DMEPOS
Which of the following conditions would be an indication for the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
Cardiac arrest
Hypovolemic shock
Seizure
Syncope
Which of the following is the ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an adult?
30 chest compressions: 1 breath
30 chest compressions: 2 breaths
15 chest compressions: 1 breath
15 chest compressions: 2 breaths
Which of the following should the medical assistant identify when assigned to check the emergency kit or crash cart?
The automated external defibrillator (AED) is checked after every use.
The emergency kit is in the same, accessible area.
Expired medications are in the front to be used first.
Pediatric doses on all medications should be marked with permanent marker.
An incision and drainage (I&D) procedure would be indicated for which of the following conditions?
A tender mass or pustule under the dermal tissue
Cervical dysplasia
Suspicious mole on the face
Soft tissue tumor on the breast
In which of the following medical emergency situations does a patient exhibit pale and clammy skin, rapid pulse and respirations, and the patient appearing weak and becomes unresponsive with dilated pupils?
Hypoglycemia
Hypothermia
Syncope
Shock
Which of the following steps should the medical assistant take to ensure an instrument packet is sterile?
Check to make sure only one instrument is in each packet.
Check to make sure the instrument packet has autoclave tape around it with white markings on it.
Check to make sure the inside of the wrapper is sterile by placing a piece of autoclave tape on it.
Check for the autoclave indicator strip and expiration date.
A 14-year-old patient has a laceration on their face from playing field hockey. Which of the following should be the recommended type of suture?
Absorbable, size 4-0
Absorbable, size 6-0
Non-absorbable, size 4-0
Non-absorbable, size 6-0
A medical assistant is examining a patient’s wound, which appears red and swollen with yellowish drainage. Which of the following wound complications would be suspected?
Dehiscence
Evisceration
Hemorrhaging
Infection
Prior to notifying the provider, which of the following steps should you take for a patient with a deep cut on their arm?
Apply a tourniquet.
Determine if the bleeding is arterial or venous, which determines what action must be taken.
Provide the patient with sterile gauze and instruct the patient to apply pressure and elevate the arm.
Use either a suture or surgical staples to close the wound and prevent further bleeding.
Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for a patient with a sprained ankle?
Place a cool, wet cloth on the ankle to ease the pain.
Apply ice, elevate, and wear a compression bandage on their ankle.
Refer them to an orthopedic surgeon to have their ankle repositioned.
Apply a sterile bandage around the ankle to prevent swelling.
A patient collapses in front of a medical assistant and is unresponsive. A co-worker is calling 911 and alerting the provider. Which of the following steps is the medical assistant responsible for taking first?
Run with the co-worker to notify the provider.
Begin chest compressions.
Apply automated external defibrillator (AED) pads.
Check the patient’s pulse and breathing.
A provider requests additional forceps during a surgical procedure. Which of the following steps should the medical assistant take?
Grab another instrument packet containing forceps. Open the packet and hand the forceps to the provider.
Grab another instrument packet containing forceps and place the packet on the Mayo stand.
Without touching the drape on the Mayo stand, open the sterile package and drop the forceps into the sterile field.
Without touching the outer wrapper, open the sterile package and hand the provider the forceps to ensure they do not touch the sterile field.
