SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST PRACTICE
EXAM WITH COMPLETE A NSWERS
Question : Which of the following are the MOST important
considerations when preventing wound infection in the surgical patient?
pathogen transmittal
portal of entry into the susceptible host
anesthetic options for the patient's operative process
invasion of the susceptible host
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 1, 2, and 4 only
Question : Which of the following is the desired effect when
applying a partially threaded cancellous screw to a bone fragment
- distraction
- rotation
- compression
- subluxation
CORRECT ANSWER: compression
Question : Which of the following bones make up the pelvic
girdle?
coccyx
acetabulum
sacrum
os coxae
CORRECT ANSWER: coccyx, sacrum, os coxae
Question : Which of the following is an example of a high
level disinfection agent?
- glutaraldehyde
- isopropyl alcohol
- quaternary ammonium
- iodophor solution
CORRECT ANSWER: glutaraldehyde
Question : Taper point needles are generally used in which of
the following tissue types?
gastrointestinal
tendons
adipose
vascular
CORRECT ANSWER: 1, 3, and 4
Question : Which of the following conditions is MOST
common when insulation failure occurs in laparoscoopic surgery?
- hypothermia
- wound infection
- tissue injury
- adhesions
CORRECT ANSWER: tissue injury
Question : Which of the following techniques demonstrate a
proven benefit in the prevention of postoperative wound infections?
administering appropriate antibiotics within 1 hour of incision time
maintaining suitable antibiotic coverage for 48-72 hours postoperatively
irrigating the wound with normal saline
irrigating the wound with sterile water
CORRECT ANSWER: 1 and 3 only
Question : Which of the following is considered a non-
impregnated, nonadherent dressing?
- adaptic
- vaseline gauze
- telfa
- xeroform
CORRECT ANSWER: telfa
Question : Which of the following should be considered
when positioning a patient?
Patency of the airway is the prime concern when positioning a patient
Pressue injuries are most common after surgical procedures lasting one hour or longer.
An anesthetized patient with muscle paralysis is at increased risk for muscle strain