Question 1

A biopsy is usually performed to

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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) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following instruments consists of a handle and a blade and is used to make surgical incisions and divide tissue?

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A)   Operating scissors
B)   Scalpel
C)   Bandage scissors
D)   Dissecting scissorsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

What name is given to the type of wound in which the tissues are torn apart,leaving ragged and irregular edges?

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A)   Cut
B)   Puncture
C)   Laceration
D)   AbrasionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is a violation of sterile technique?

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A)   Holding a sterile article above waist level
B)   Facing a sterile field
C)   Reaching over a sterile field
D)   Placing a sterile item in the center of a sterile fieldE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following instruments is used to hold tissue aside to improve exposure of the operative area?

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A)   Retractors
B)   Biopsy forceps
C)   Probe
D)   TenaculumE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient after a cervical punch biopsy?

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A)   Rest in bed for 24 hours.
B)   Do not have intercourse for 1 week.
C)   Bleeding will occur for 3 weeks after the procedure.
D)   Change tampons every 4 hours.
E)   All of the above.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Colposcopy is frequently performed

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A)   after abnormal Pap test results.
B)   to evaluate vaginal lesions.
C)   to evaluate cervical lesions.
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

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

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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) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

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) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following bandage turns is used to anchor a bandage?

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A)   Recurrent turn
B)   Spiral reverse turn
C)   Spiral turn
D)   Circular turnE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Cryosurgery can be used to

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A)   remove freckles.
B)   remove warts and skin tags.
C)   control bleeding.
D)   treat dermatitis.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is used to immobilize a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

A)   An elastic bandage using a figure-eight turn
B)   Roller gauze using a spiral turn
C)   A long leg cast
D)   A tubular gauze bandageE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following instruments has serrated tips,ring handles,and ratchets and is used to clamp off blood vessels?

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A)   Allis tissue forceps
B)   Hemostatic forceps
C)   Sponge forceps
D)   CuretteE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

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 5-15 minutes
C)   Has a duration of action of 1-3 hours
D)   Produces a loss of sensation in a localized area
E)   All of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

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

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A)   Straight
B)   Noncutting
C)   Curved
D)   SwagedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What information is found on the label of a swaged suture packet?

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A)   Type of suture material
B)   Length and gauge of the suture material
C)   Type of needlepoint
D)   Shape of suture needle
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following requires the use of surgical asepsis?

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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) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following types of exudates contains both serum and blood?

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A)   Serous
B)   Sanguineous
C)   Serosanguineous
D)   PurulentE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

What occurs during the inflammatory phase in the healing process?

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A)   New capillaries grow.
B)   The tissue becomes a translucent red color.
C)   Fibroblasts synthesize collagen.
D)   A blood clot plugs the opening of the wound.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

What occurs during the maturation phase of the healing process?

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A)   A scab forms.
B)   Scar tissue forms.
C)   New skin is generated.
D)   Bleeding is controlled.E) None of the above
F) A) 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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Which of the following instruments is used to hold tissue aside to improve exposure of the operative area?

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Which of the following requires the use of surgical asepsis?

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Which of the following bandage turns is used to anchor a bandage?

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

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Which of the following is used to immobilize a sprained ankle?

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A biopsy is usually performed to

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Which of the following instruments consists of a handle and a blade and is used to make surgical incisions and divide tissue?

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What occurs during the inflammatory phase in the healing process?

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What information is found on the label of a swaged suture packet?

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Which of the following instruments has serrated tips,ring handles,and ratchets and is used to clamp off blood vessels?

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

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Cryosurgery can be used to

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

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Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient after a cervical punch biopsy?

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Which of the following is a violation of sterile technique?

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What name is given to the type of wound in which the tissues are torn apart,leaving ragged and irregular edges?

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What occurs during the maturation phase of the healing process?

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Which of the following types of exudates contains both serum and blood?

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Colposcopy is frequently performed

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