Assisting with minor office surgery

1. What is the primary responsibility of a medical assistant during minor surgery?

2. Which of the following instruments is commonly used in minor surgery?

3. What is the role of sterile technique in minor surgery?

4. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical assistant during minor surgery?

5. What is the purpose of using antiseptics before a minor surgical procedure?

6. What should a medical assistant do if a patient starts to bleed excessively during a minor procedure?

7. Which of the following is a sign of infection after a minor surgical procedure?

8. What is the purpose of sutures in minor surgery?

9. Which of the following practices is essential for maintaining a sterile field during surgery?

10. How should a medical assistant prepare a patient for minor surgery?

11. What is the main reason for documenting the surgical procedure?

12. What should be done with surgical instruments after minor surgery?

13. What is the first step in assisting with a minor surgical procedure?

14. Which of the following is a common complication of minor surgery?

15. What type of anesthesia is typically used for minor surgical procedures?

16. Which of the following should NOT be given to a patient post-surgery without physician approval?

17. What is the best way to handle a patient’s anxiety before minor surgery?

18. When should a medical assistant change gloves during a minor surgical procedure?