Minor Surgical Tasks - Module 5

10. Which of the following completes the sentence, "something that is sterile is considered contaminated if it ________."

1.comes in contact with a pathogen 2. touches something clean 3. becomes wet

How far should the medical assistant stand from the Mayo stand?

12 inches

Sutures inserted into face, head, or neck are usually removed after:

3 to 5 days

Which of the following is the machine that uses heat and high pressure with steam to sterilize equipment?

Autoclave

In which of the following receptacles should sutures be disposed in?

Biohazardous waste container

Which of the following is not a criterion that should be checked when gathering supplies?

Check that the internal indicator in a sterile tray turned the correct color.

When preparing the Mayo stand and opening a sterile pack, which of the following would be the first step?

Performing hand hygiene and donning sterile gloves.

Which of the following are considerations when preparing a patient for a minor surgical procedure?

Physical limitations

Which of the following is a violation of sterile technique?

Reaching over a sterile field

True or False. When preparing surgical trays and items to be used during a surgical procedure, it is the medical assistant's responsibility to practice sterile techniques and ensure that these items are sterile from preparation through the end of the procedure.

True

Which of the following term/phrase describes a wound resulting from a disease or accident?

Unintentional wound

When is the first label review of solutions and medications conducted?

When pulling supplies

How many times should labels on all irrigation solutions, antiseptic solutions and all medications be checked for minor office surgery procedures?

minimum of three times

Sutures inserted into the arms or legs are usually removed after:

7 to 14 days

Which of the following term/phrase describes a wound resulting from a surgical incision?

Intentional wound

Which of the following represents an error in technique when pouring a sterile solution?

Placing the solution cap on a flat surface with the open end facing down

Which of the following receptacle should staples be disposed in?

Puncture-proof sharps container

Which of the following would a medical assistant not perform during minor surgery?

Suturing after the provider has completed the procedure

Which of the following items should be in the sterile tray or pack?

Containers for the solution

Which of the following tables hold items that cannot be placed directly on or next to the sterile field?

Side table