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What are forceps used for?
To pick up or hold small objects.
What are the characteristics of a minor surgical procedure?
A minor surgical procedure is performed in an ambulatory health care facility. It does not, under normal circumstances, pose a major risk to life or the function of an organ or body parts.
What are the responsibilities of a medical assistant during a minor surgical operation?
Explaining patient preparation, obtaining consent, preparing the treatment room, and preparing the patient.
What is the purpose of serrations found on some instruments?
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What is the difference in function between mosquito hemostatic forceps and standard hemostatic forceps?
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List five guidelines that should be followed in caring for instruments.
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What is the difference between a closed and an open wound?
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Why does a puncture wound encourage the growth of tetanus bacteria?
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What is the purpose of inflammation?
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List the four local signs that occur during inflammation.
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What occurs during the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
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What occurs during the granulation phase of wound healing?
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What occurs during the maturation phase of wound healing?
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What is a furuncle?
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What is homeostasis?
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What is an incision?
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What is an infection?
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What is inflammation?
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What is a laceration?
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What is a nonabsorbable suture?
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What is a puncture?
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What does sterile mean?
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What is surgery?
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What is surgical asepsis?
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What is a wound?
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What is an exudate?
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Describe the appearance of serous exudate: It contains ________ and appears clear and watery.
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Describe the appearance of sanguineous exudate: It has a ________ color and is composed of red blood cells.
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Describe the appearance of purulent exudate: It contains ________ and is usually thick with an unpleasant odor.
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Describe the appearance of serosanguineous exudate: It consists of clear and ________ drainage.
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Describe the appearance of purosanguineous exudate: It consists of ________ and blood.
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List two functions of a sterile dressing.
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What are the smallest sutures from the following?: 4-0 silk, 2-0 silk, 0 chromic surgical gut, 3-0 chromic surgical gut.
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List five examples of materials used for nonabsorbable sutures.
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What is a swaged needle?
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Why are sutures inserted in the head and neck generally removed sooner?
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List two advantages of using surgical skin staples.
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List three advantages of adhesive skin closures.
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What is the purpose of preparing the patient's skin before minor office surgery?
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What is the purpose of a fenestrated drape?
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What are the characteristics of a local anesthetic?
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What is the purpose of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic?
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What is the most frequently used local anesthetic in minor office surgery?
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How should an instrument be handed to the physician during minor office surgery?
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What is a sebaceous cyst?
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What is the purpose of using gauze packing or a rubber Penrose drain after incising a localized infection?
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What is the difference between congenital nevi and acquired nevi?
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What are the characteristics of benign moles?
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What are skin tags?
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Describe the appearance of dysplastic nevi.
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List the characteristics of melanoma.
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What are the postoperative instructions for toenail removal?
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What are the most common methods used to remove moles?
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What is the purpose of a biopsy?
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What is an ingrown toenail?
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List three causes of an ingrown toenail.
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List two reasons for performing a colposcopy.
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What is the purpose of performing a cervical punch biopsy?
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List postoperative instructions after a cervical punch biopsy.
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List two uses of cryosurgery.
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List postoperative instructions after cervical cryosurgery.
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List three functions of a bandage.
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List four guidelines to follow when applying a bandage.
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List four signs that may indicate a bandage is too tight.
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Why should the medical assistant be careful when applying an elastic bandage?
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What is the purpose of reversing the spiral during a spiral-reverse turn in bandaging?
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List two uses of the figure-eight bandage turn.
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What type of bandage turn is used to anchor a bandage?
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What is a Crile-Wood needle holder?
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What are plain splinter forceps used for?
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What are Kelly hemostatic forceps used for?
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What are Littauer suture removal scissors used for?
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What are operating scissors used for?
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What are thumb forceps?
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What is a scalpel?
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What are Lister bandage scissors used for?
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What are Foerster sponge forceps used for?
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What are standard tissue forceps classified by?
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What are mosquito hemostatic forceps also known as?
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What is an abrasion?
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What is an abscess?
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What are absorbable sutures?
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What is approximation?
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What is a bandage?
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What is a biopsy?
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What is capillary action?
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What is a colposcope?
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What does it mean to contaminate?
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What is a contusion?
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What is cryosurgery?
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What are fibroblasts?
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What does bi/o mean?
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What does -opsy mean?
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What does colp/o mean?
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What does -scope mean?
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What does -scopy mean?
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What does cry/o mean?
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What does fibr/o mean?
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Study Notes
Minor Office Surgery Overview
- Forceps are used to pick up or hold small objects during procedures.
- Minor surgical procedures occur in ambulatory settings, posing minimal life risk.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities
- Explain patient preparation and obtain informed consent.
- Prepare the treatment room and assist in preparing the patient.
Surgical Instruments and Techniques
- Serrations on instruments help grasp tissue without slipping.
- Mosquito hemostatic forceps secure delicate tissue or smaller blood vessels, while standard hemostatic forceps handle larger vessels.
- Proper instrument care includes careful handling and sanitation.
Wound Types
- Closed wounds have no break in the surface; open wounds expose underlying tissue.
- Puncture wounds are ideal for tetanus bacteria growth due to the anaerobic environment.
Inflammation and Healing Phases
- Inflammation destroys microorganisms and clears damaged tissue, marked by redness, swelling, pain, and warmth.
- Healing progresses through phases:
- Inflammatory phase with clotting and fibrin network formation.
- Granulation phase involves fibroblast activity and new capillary growth.
- Maturation phase where collagen hardens into scar tissue.
Surgical Sutures
- Nonabsorbable sutures remain in the body or must be removed; examples include silk and nylon.
- Swaged needles reduce tissue trauma and do not require re-threading.
Postoperative Care
- Instructions after procedures like toenail removal and cervical biopsies include keeping the area clean, avoiding certain activities, and monitoring signs of complications.
Skin Conditions and Treatments
- Sebaceous cysts and skin tags are common benign conditions found in specific body areas.
- Dysplastic nevi have irregular features and can develop into melanoma, which presents with asymmetrical shape, irregular borders, and varied colors.
Bandaging Techniques
- Proper bandaging applies pressure, controls bleeding, and protects wounds.
- Signs of bandage issues include coldness, numbness, or swelling, indicating it may be too tight.
Cryosurgery and Biopsy
- Cryosurgery uses extreme cold to destroy tissue, often for cervical abnormalities.
- Biopsies determine if tissues are malignant or benign and require careful postoperative instructions.
Common Surgical Instruments
- Crile-Wood needle holder is used for grasping.
- Littauer scissors are specifically for suture removal.
- Foerster sponge forceps hold gauze for sponging during surgery.
Medical Terminology
- Homeostasis maintains a stable internal environment.
- Colposcope is an instrument for examining the vagina and cervix.
- Abscess is a localized pus collection, while contusion refers to a bruise.
These study notes capture the essential details of minor office surgery, illustrating the roles, procedures, and considerations in both surgical and healing contexts.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of minor office surgery, including the use of various surgical instruments and techniques. It highlights the roles of medical assistants in patient preparation and wound management. Understand the phases of inflammation and healing for effective patient care.