Question 1

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

Question 2

The purpose of inserting gauze packing after incising a localized infection is to

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A)  facilitate drainage of the exudate.
B)  prevent scar formation.
C)  absorb drainage.
D)  reduce pain.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

After a sterile dressing change,the medical assistant should instruct the patient to

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A)  keep the dressing dry.
B)  keep the dressing clean.
C)  contact the office if signs of inflammation occur.
D)  return for further care as directed by the physician.
E)  do all of the above.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is not a postoperative instruction for cryosurgery?

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A)  Normal activity can be resumed the day after surgery.
B)  Abstain from intercourse for 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure.
C)  A clear, watery vaginal discharge may occur for 2 to 4 weeks.
D)  Use tampons to absorb drainage.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Cryosurgery is used most often for the treatment of

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A)  polyps.
B)  vaginitis.
C)  chronic cervicitis.
D)  cervical dysplasia.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

What patient position is used to perform a colposcopy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lithotomy
B)  Supine
C)  Sims
D)  Knee-chestE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is a small,painless,benign growth that projects from the skin from a small narrow stalk?

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A)  Dysplastic nevi
B)  Raised mole
C)  Flat mole
D)  Skin tagE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The dark color of a mole is caused by

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A)  precancerous cells.
B)  melanin.
C)  dysplasia.
D)  melanoma.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following instruments has teeth that are used to grasp tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemostatic forceps
B)  Splinter forceps
C)  Tissue forceps
D)  Thumb forcepsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 11

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 B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Cryosurgery operates on the basis of

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A)  freezing temperatures.
B)  sound waves.
C)  X-rays.
D)  chemicals.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The function of sutures is to

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A)  prevent inflammation.
B)  approximate a wound.
C)  prevent infection of a wound.
D)  promote the formation of scar tissue.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What is another name for a furuncle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wart
B)  Stye
C)  Boil
D)  BlisterE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Cut
B)  Puncture
C)  Laceration
D)  AbrasionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 16

The purpose of swabbing the cervix with acetic acid during colposcopy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  allow visualization of abnormal areas.
B)  kill microorganisms present on the cervix.
C)  numb the cervix to reduce pain.
D)  control bleeding.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Serous
B)  Sanguineous
C)  Serosanguineous
D)  PurulentE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

What is the term for a mole that is present at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congenital nevi
B)  Acquired nevi
C)  Raised mole
D)  Flat moleE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following represents an error in bandaging technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying a bandage from the distal to the proximal part of the body
B)  Checking to ensure the bandage is not applied too tightly
C)  Applying the bandage over an open wound
D)  Padding joints and prominent parts of bonesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

All of the following are characteristics of adhesive skin closures except

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A)  they are easy to apply.
B)  a local anesthetic is not required for their application.
C)  they result in less scarring than sutures.
D)  they are stronger than skin sutures.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Minor Office Surgery

What occurs during the inflammatory phase in the healing process?

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The purpose of inserting gauze packing after incising a localized infection is to

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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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After a sterile dressing change,the medical assistant should instruct the patient to

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Which of the following is not a postoperative instruction for cryosurgery?

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Cryosurgery is used most often for the treatment of

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What patient position is used to perform a colposcopy?

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Which of the following is a small,painless,benign growth that projects from the skin from a small narrow stalk?

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The dark color of a mole is caused by

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Which of the following instruments has teeth that are used to grasp tissue?

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

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Cryosurgery operates on the basis of

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The function of sutures is to

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What is another name for a furuncle?

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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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The purpose of swabbing the cervix with acetic acid during colposcopy is to

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

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What is the term for a mole that is present at birth?

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Which of the following represents an error in bandaging technique?

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All of the following are characteristics of adhesive skin closures except

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