Page 18 - ractice Exam Questions and rationales

A. venous stasis

B. petechiae

C. hemolytic anemia

D. hematoma

Your response:
venous stasis
Correct response:
venous stasis
Rationale: A tourniquet left in place for longer than 60 seconds predisposes the formation of
blood clots due to slow blood flow (a.k.a. venous stasis). Petechiae are pinpoint spots on the
skin that appear when the capillaries break and release blood. Hemolytic anemia refers to a
condition defined by red blood cell destruction, which leads to an overall reduction of healthy
red blood cells left to circulate and deliver oxygen throughout the body. Hemangioma is a term
used to describe a condition in which blood vessels abnormally congregate in a place on the
body, causing a non-cancerous tumor.
While emptying the autoclave, the medical assistant notices that the wrapped instruments are
damp. The medical assistant should

A. remove the instruments and set them on the counter to dry.

B. remove the instruments and place them on the Mayo stand for surgery.

C. leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door slightly open to finish drying.

D. leave the instruments in the autoclave and run the cycle again.

Your response:
leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door slightly open to finish drying.
Correct response:
leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door slightly open to finish drying.
Rationale: Microorganisms can enter through a moist wrap, which is why it is not advisable to
touch or move the contents of an autoclave before they have had sufficient time to dry. Leave all
contents in the autoclave and crack to door to allow them to air dry appropriately.
Which of the following complications occurs from prolonged lack of muscle use?

A. hypertrophy

B. atrophy

C. tendonitis