CCMA module five general patient care part two quiz

What condition indicates the use of an AED?

Cardiac arrest

What type of suture is recommended for a 14-year-old with a facial laceration?

Non-absorbable, size 6-0

How can an MA ensure an instrument packet is sterile?

Check for the autoclave indicator strip and expiration date

What condition would indicate an incision and drainage (I&D) procedure?

A tender mass or pustule under the dermal tissue

What is the adult CPR compression-to-breath ratio?

30 chest compressions : 2 breaths

What is an appropriate treatment for a sprained ankle?

Apply ice, elevate, and use a compression bandage

What wound complication causes the edges of a wound to separate?

Dehiscence

What should an MA do first when an unresponsive patient collapses?

Check the patient's pulse and breathing

What wound complication is suspected when a wound is red, swollen, and has yellowish drainage?

Infection

Which phase of wound healing occurs around day 10?

Proliferative phase

How should an MA provide additional sterile forceps during surgery?

Open the sterile package without touching the sterile field and drop the forceps into the sterile field

What should an MA check when inspecting an emergency kit or crash cart?

Make sure the emergency kit is in the same accessible area

What is the priority action for a major burn such as a fourth-degree burn?

Call 911

What is the proper technique for removing surgical staples?

Place the lower tip under the staple and squeeze the handle completely closed

What should be done first for a patient with a deep cut on the arm?

Provide sterile gauze and instruct the patient to apply pressure and elevate the arm

Which area is considered sterile?

The drape on the Mayo stand that is 12 inches or more away from the body

What emergency condition causes pale, clammy skin, rapid pulse and respirations, weakness, and possible unresponsiveness?

Shock

What is the purpose of prior authorization?

To obtain insurance approval for coverage before a claim is submitted

What is the most likely cause when a patient places their hands around their throat and collapses?

Obstructed airway

Which procedure provides a better view of cervical cells for pathology?

Colposcopy