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CMA CH 9&10 (MJCC)

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This instrument tip has a groove or hook in slide under sutures. Suture scissors
The recommended method for cleaning sharp instruments is to: Use an ultrasonic cleaner
Surgical instruments generally are classified according to use. What is not a classification for instruments? Restabilizing
How should instruments be handled after the surgery is complete? Place heavier instruments at the bottom of a collection basin.
What is the smallest diameter of a suture strand? 5-0
Which antiseptic is the most effective for a surgical hand scrub or patient skin preparation for instruments? Hibiclens and povidone-iodine
Which solution is typically used to preserve excised tissue for specimen? Formalin
The jaws of this instrument are shorter and look stronger than hemostat jaws. Needle holder
True or false- Researcher indicates that chlorhexidine topical (Hibicleans), Triseptin, gluconate products (Triseptin or Hibicleans) and povidone-iodine (Betadine) are safe and effective antiseptics. True
Research also shows that use of an alcohol-based hand rub is not as effective as an extensive as an extensive surgical scrubdone before sterile gloves are applied to limit bacterial contamination of the hands during a surgical procedure. False
What is used as a diluent for medications? Single one time use vials of sterile water.
These instruments have valves that can be spread to facilitate viewing. Specula
These instruments have very sharp hooks. Towel forceps (towel clamps)
This instrument has a fine tip for retrieval of foreign objects. Splinter forceps
________ is the complete destruction of organisms on instruments or equipment tha will enter the patients body. this technique is mandatory for any procedure that invades the body's skin or tissues, such as surgery. Surgical asepsis
What is (are) true about the autoclave process? Steam simultaneously heats and wets the objects being autoclaved. When the cycle is finished and the chamber has cooled, microorganisms have been destroyed. The mechanism of action is steam under pressure. Steam simultaneously heats and wets the objects.
What are the largest hemostat forceps? Kelly forceps
What are the strongest nonabsorbable sutures? Dacron and Prolene
What gynecologic instruments is used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits or placental tissue? Uterine Curette
Which of the following forceps are used to grasp tissue and in suturing? Allis tissue forceps and toothed tissue forceps.
Which instruments would be damaged by the high temperature and steam under prressure of autoclaves and must be disinfected after each procedure? Endoscope used in endoscopy
The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is _____. 121 C to 123 C
Which of the following may cause incomplete autoclave sterilization? Residual air
Which of the following aseptic procedures is preformed on blood presure cuffs and stethoscopes after each used? Disinfection
Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level is called: Sanitization
What is the cleansing procces that removes organic material and reduces the numer of microorganisms to a safe level? Sanitization
Venipuncture or injections must be performed using which of the following protocols? Surgical asepsis.
A wound that is usually the result of some type of blunt trauma to the body is what type of wound? Closed wound
What statement is "NOT" true about about imformed consent for surgery? The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining the patients consent to treatment.
Which of the following passes through to a body organ or cavity? Perforated wound and penetrating wound.
Under which post-operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately? redness around the operative site, bleeding from the wound, fever or swelling and increasing or severe pain.
The LEEP excisional procedure is considered __________ Electrosurgery
Which of the following endoscopes is rigid? Laparoscope
What type of wound has jagged irregular edges? Laceration
In which phase of wound healing is collagen most involved? Final phase
What type of wound is superficial and is made by the scraping of the skin? Abrasion
Which phase of wound healing focuses o destroying bacteria and removing debris? Second phase
What type of wound is closed and has blood from broken vessels accumulating in the tissues? Contusion
In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved? First phase
Which phase of wound healing is referred to as proliferation? Third phase
When using which bandage do you need to keep consistent spacing and tension to ensure even pressure? Elastic bandage
Which bandage materials is superior for covering round narrow surfaces such as fingers or toes? Seamless tubular gauze bandage
What type of bandage is preferred over plain roller gauze? Wrinkled crepe-type roller bandage
TRUE OR FALSE- "A patient should be told to notify the provider immediately if they develop a faver , swelling, or increasing pain." True
TRUE OR FALSE- "Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed. " False
TRUE OR FALSE- "When using sterilizing bags, insert the grasping end of the instrument first." False
TRUE OR FALSE- "Proper preparation of a surgical site removes all organisms from the area. " False
TRUE OR FALSE- "Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has high degree of elasticity. " True
TRUE OR FALSE- "No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet." False
TRUE OR FALSE- " Ratchets are used to lock an instrument into position." True
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