MDAST 323 Exam Questions And
Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest | Already Graded A+
Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical
decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed. - Answer- False
Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity. -
Answer- True
Hydrogen peroxide is the preferred antiseptic for skin preparation before surgery. -
Answer- False
After instruments have been immersed in a chemical sterilizing agent, they should be
rinsed with clean bottled water. - Answer- False
The physician may spray a topical anesthetic (e.g., Fluori-Methane) on a surgical site
before injecting a local anesthetic. - Answer- True
Sterile technique does not have to be followed in the preparation of a site for surgery. -
Answer- False
Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours. - Answer- False
Epinephrine may be included in local anesthetics because of its vasodilating effect -
Answer- False
One method of controlling epistaxis is to apply silver nitrate sticks to the bleeder site. -
Answer- True
Surgical sponges used to absorb blood and drainage during a surgical procedure do not
have to be sterile. - Answer- False
Which of the following is a smooth-tipped instrument that is used to insert packing into
or remove objects from the nose and ear? - Answer- Bayonet forceps
Surgical instruments generally are classified according to use. Which is not a
classification for instruments? - Answer- Restabilizing
Which antiseptic(s) are the most effective for a surgical hand scrub or patient skin
preparation for surgery? - Answer- B and D. Hibiclens. Povidone-iodine.
Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest | Already Graded A+
Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical
decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed. - Answer- False
Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity. -
Answer- True
Hydrogen peroxide is the preferred antiseptic for skin preparation before surgery. -
Answer- False
After instruments have been immersed in a chemical sterilizing agent, they should be
rinsed with clean bottled water. - Answer- False
The physician may spray a topical anesthetic (e.g., Fluori-Methane) on a surgical site
before injecting a local anesthetic. - Answer- True
Sterile technique does not have to be followed in the preparation of a site for surgery. -
Answer- False
Local anesthesia can last as long as 5 hours. - Answer- False
Epinephrine may be included in local anesthetics because of its vasodilating effect -
Answer- False
One method of controlling epistaxis is to apply silver nitrate sticks to the bleeder site. -
Answer- True
Surgical sponges used to absorb blood and drainage during a surgical procedure do not
have to be sterile. - Answer- False
Which of the following is a smooth-tipped instrument that is used to insert packing into
or remove objects from the nose and ear? - Answer- Bayonet forceps
Surgical instruments generally are classified according to use. Which is not a
classification for instruments? - Answer- Restabilizing
Which antiseptic(s) are the most effective for a surgical hand scrub or patient skin
preparation for surgery? - Answer- B and D. Hibiclens. Povidone-iodine.
