MEAS

239 EXAM: MINOR SURGERY

DIRECTIONS: For the following questions, select the BEST answer. Place your response on the
scantron sheet provided. Please do NOT write on the exam. (2 pts each)

1. Which of the following occurs in the maturation phase of healing?
A. The blood clots and seals off the wound.
B. Skin cells at the edges of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound.
C. A continuous layer of skin cells thickens and pushes off the scab, leaving a scar.
D. White blood cells are released.

2. A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is
a(n)
A. debridement.
B. incision.
C. biopsy specimen.
D. laceration.

3. Which method uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue?

A. laser surgery
B. cryosurgery
C. conventional surgery
D. electrocauterization

4. Debridement is
A. a collection of pus that forms as a result of infection.
B. the surgical removal of debris or dead tissue from a wound.
C. a deep wound caused by a sharp object.
D. the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue.
5. Which of the following is used for scraping tissue?
A. scalpel
B. curette
C. scissors
D. hemostat
6. Which of the following is a problem related to latex gloves?
A. Latex gloves leak more than vinyl gloves.
B. Latex gloves do not prevent contamination as well as vinyl gloves.
C. There is an increased incidence of latex allergy with latex gloves among health-care
workers.
D. Many health-care institutions prefer vinyl gloves over latex gloves.
7. The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is
A. cleaning.
B. irrigation.
C. debridement.
D. electrocauterization
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8. An advantage of laser surgery is that

A. it promotes quick healing and prevents infection.
B. a local anesthetic is never necessary, because the cold itself reduces sensation.
C. no instructions on wound care are required after the procedure.
D. no dressing is applied after the procedure.
9. The scissorlike instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are
A. clippers.
B. curettes.
C. scalpels.
D. forceps.
10. Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target
tissue?
A. conventional surgery
B. laser surgery
C. cryosurgery
D. electrocauterization
11. Which of the following occurs during the inflammatory phase of healing?
A. new tissue forms
B. bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict
C. scar tissue forms
D. skin cells at the edge of the wound begin to move together to close off the wound

12. Which type of scissors is used to remove dressings?

A. tissue scissors
B. suture scissors
C. bandage scissors
D. clippers

13. The first line of defense against spreading disease is

A. good nutrition.
B. handwashing.
C. adequate sleep.
D. taking antibiotics.

14. The proliferation phase of healing is characterized by

A. a constriction of blood vessels.
B. the formation of scar tissue.
C. a release of white blood cells.
D. the development of new tissue.

15. Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

A. a diet rich in vitamin C
B. low levels of stress
C. being young
D. diabetes mellitus

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16. Which of the following are characteristics of absorbable sutures?

A. They are made of catgut and do not require removal after the wound has healed.
B. They are used for the outside layer.
C. They must be removed after wound healing is well under way.
D. They are made of silk, nylon, or Dacron.

17. Which of the following would you include in a patients post-operative wound care?
A. clean the wound every day
B. Clean the wound with isopropyl alcohol
C. change the dressing if it becomes wet, dirty, or soaked with blood
D. cover the wound with a wet dressing

18. Which procedure is the appropriate way to create a sterile field?
A. adjust the Mayo stand below waist level
B. before beginning, disinfect the Mayo stand with 70% isopropyl alcohol and allow it to
dry
C. place the sterile equipment directly on the Mayo stand and avoid the use of sterile
drapes
D. place unsterile items on the outer edges on the sterile field

19. The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is
A. Betadine.
B. Xylocaine.
C. epinephrine.
D. hydrogen peroxide.

20. Which of the following are characteristics of nonabsorbable sutures?
A. They are made of a sterile strand of collagen fibers.
B. They are used for the deep inner layers of the wound.
C. They must be removed after substantial healing has taken place.
D. They do not have to be removed after the wound has healed.

21. The appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field is to
A. hand-place the sterile instrument on the sterile field.
B. stand close to the sterile field and open the instrument pack.
C. reach across the sterile field with the instrument to be added.
D. place the instrument inside the outer 1 inch of the sterile field.

22. On which type of wound would staples be used?
A. a small, superficial cut on the finger
B. the area where a mole was removed on the upper arm
C. a long, deep wound across the leg
D. an area inside the mouth where the dentist accidentally scraped the tissue

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23. Surgical instruments used to hold back the sides of a wound or incision for greater
access are
A. retractors.
B. forceps.
C. curettes.
D. scalpels.

24. A Mayo stand is a(n)
A. movable, stainless steel instrument tray on a stand.
B. suture removal tray.
C. incision and drainage tray.
D. nail removal tray.

25. Why do you need to check the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack
prior to opening?
A. to be sure items inside will work
B. to avoid putting the patient at risk for postoperative infection
C. to be sure the package was stored properly
D. to make sure all the proper instruments are in the pack

26. Instruments that are most often used to grasp or hold objects are
A. scalpels.
B. curettes.
C. forceps.
D. scissors.

27. How does a laser cut away tissue?
A. It vaporizes unwanted tissue.
B. Extreme cold destroys unwanted tissue.
C. A needle heated by electric current destroys the target tissue.
D. It removes all unwanted tissue with a sharp blade.

28. Which of the following should you include in preparing a patient for
electrocauterization?
A. tell the patient that more than one freezing cycle may be necessary
B. ask the patient to wear safety goggles during the procedure
C. place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body
D. tell the patient that a sterile dressing will be applied after the procedure

29. If a sterile field becomes wet,
A. dry the area with a sterile towel.
B. avoid using the wet portion of the sterile field.
C. consider it contaminated and redo the sterile field.
D. place a dry towel over the wet area and continue.

30. Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?
A. retractors
B. hemostats
C. scissors
D. curettes
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31. Which of the following is part of surgical asepsis?
A. a reduction in the number of microorganisms
B. the use of antimicrobial agents to slow the growth of microorganisms
C. complete elimination of all microorganisms
D. any procedure that does not require sterile technique
32. Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery?
A. close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during
sterilization
B. measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the
anesthetic
C. pass instruments to the doctor during surgery
D. retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the
area
33. What is the appropriate way to don sterile gloves?
A. open the inner wrapper by the flaps and make sure the cuffs of the gloves are closest
to your body, with the fingers pointing away
B. pick up the first glove by placing your fingers under the folded cuff of the remaining
glove
C. hold the glove below waist level to put it on
D. use your ungloved hand to adjust the glove that you have on
34. What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?
A. the outer 2 inches
B. all of the sterile field is sterile
C. the outer 1/2 inch
D. the outer 1 inch
35. An onychectomy tray is a
A. nail removal tray.
B. laceration tray.
C. foreign body or growth removal tray.
D. male sterilization tray.
36. Which is the appropriate way to cleanse an area before surgery?
A. place a sterile towel around the surgical site
B. cleanse the surgical site with alcohol
C. begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward
D. clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site

37. Where should a sterile bowl or basin be placed in the sterile field?
A. in the center of the sterile field
B. near the edge of the sterile field
C. anywhere in the sterile field
D. a bowl that will contain liquids should never be placed in the sterile field

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38. Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had
cryosurgery?
A. tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun.
B. encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site
C. inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form
D. tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary.

39. The surgical instruments pictured here are

A. retractors.
B. dilators.
C. probes.
D. forceps.

40. The instruments in the figure are

A. forceps.
B. hemostats.
C. dilators.
D. scissors.

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41. The instruments pictured here are

A. dilators.
B. scalpels.
C. curettes.
D. forceps.

42. What are these surgical instruments?

A. retractors
B. probes
C. dilators
D. scalpels

43. What is the surgical instrument pictured here?

A. hemostat
B. holding forceps
C. curette
D. dilator
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44. What are the instruments pictured here?

A. scalpels
B. curettes
C. dilators
D. retractors

45. What are the instruments pictured here?

A. dilators
B. forceps
C. hemostats
D. retractors

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46. These surgical instruments are

A. retractors.
B. probes.
C. dilators.
D. forceps.

48. Surgery, cryosurgery, and electrocauterization require medical asepsis.

A. True
B. False

49. Preoperative means prior to surgery.
A. True
B. False

50. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, gowns, masks, and protective
eyewear or face shields.
A. True
B. False
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