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AALAS LAT Certification Questions and Answers Practice Questions Test Bank 1 with Solutions Newest Complete 800 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Already Graded A+ Which substance that will destroy or inhibit growth of microorganisms and can be used on living tissue? a. Antiseptic b. Cleaner c. Disinfectant 2 AALAS LAT Certification Exam d. Sterilant – Correct Answer :a. Antiseptic Which statement is FALSE for maintaining sterility? a. An unsterile area should not be touched by the surgeon. b. Arms and hand should remain above the waist and below the shoulders. c. If you need to wait for something, clasp your hands together in front of your body above the waist. d. Sterile instruments should be placed below the edge of the surgical table. – Correct Answer :d. Sterile instruments should be placed below the edge of the surgical table. According to the Guide, which procedure is defined as one that "penetrates and exposes a body cavity, produces substantial impairment of physical or physiologic functions, or involves extensive tissue dissection or transection"? a. Any procedure with anesthesia b. Minor surgery c. Major surgery d. Aseptic surgery – Correct Answer :c. Major surgery Why is food not withheld from rodents and rabbits before surgery? a. They need to eat at regular times to prevent malnutrition. b. They only eat a few times a day. 3 AALAS LAT Certification Exam c. They do not vomit. d. They have a high metabolism. – Correct Answer :c. They do not vomit. What should be done when cleansing and disinfecting the incision area prior to surgery? a. Start scrubbing away from the site and gradually circle inward. b. Repeat the scrubbing process three times, with a new piece of gauze each time. c. Soak small animals thoroughly with rubbing alcohol. d. Make sure that the Povidone iodine solution is still wet when surgery starts. – Correct Answer :b. Repeat the scrubbing process three times, with a new piece of gauze each time. Why is it important not to rush when scrubbing down fingers, hands, and arms? a. To ensure water drains from elbows to fingers b. To ensure that nothing is dropped during the process c. To ensure that the contact time of the scrub on the skin is long enough d. To ensure that no excess water is spilled - Correct Answer :c. To ensure that the contact time of the scrub on the skin is long enough Which of the following is TRUE about maintaining sterility during a procedure? a. Shake the gown to open it. b. Clasp your hands together if waiting for something. c. Keep your hands below the waist. d. Moisture will help keep surfaces sterile. –

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AALAS LAT Certification Exam
AALAS LAT Certification Questions and
Answers Practice Questions Test Bank 1
with Solutions Newest Complete 800
Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Already Graded A+




Which substance that will destroy or inhibit growth of microorganisms and can be used on
living
tissue?
a. Antiseptic
b. Cleaner
c. Disinfectant

, 2
AALAS LAT Certification Exam
d. Sterilant –


Correct Answer :a. Antiseptic


Which statement is FALSE for maintaining sterility?
a. An unsterile area should not be touched by the surgeon.
b. Arms and hand should remain above the waist and below the shoulders.
c. If you need to wait for something, clasp your hands together in front of your body above
the waist.
d. Sterile instruments should be placed below the edge of the surgical table. –


Correct Answer :d. Sterile instruments should be placed below the edge of the surgical table.


According to the Guide, which procedure is defined as one that "penetrates and exposes a
body
cavity, produces substantial impairment of physical or physiologic functions, or involves
extensive
tissue dissection or transection"?
a. Any procedure with anesthesia
b. Minor surgery
c. Major surgery
d. Aseptic surgery –


Correct Answer :c. Major surgery


Why is food not withheld from rodents and rabbits before surgery?
a. They need to eat at regular times to prevent malnutrition.
b. They only eat a few times a day.

, 3
AALAS LAT Certification Exam
c. They do not vomit.
d. They have a high metabolism. –


Correct Answer :c. They do not vomit.


What should be done when cleansing and disinfecting the incision area prior to surgery?
a. Start scrubbing away from the site and gradually circle inward.
b. Repeat the scrubbing process three times, with a new piece of gauze each time.
c. Soak small animals thoroughly with rubbing alcohol.
d. Make sure that the Povidone iodine solution is still wet when surgery starts. –


Correct Answer :b. Repeat the scrubbing process three times, with a new piece of gauze
each time.


Why is it important not to rush when scrubbing down fingers, hands, and arms?
a. To ensure water drains from elbows to fingers
b. To ensure that nothing is dropped during the process
c. To ensure that the contact time of the scrub on the skin is long enough
d. To ensure that no excess water is spilled


- Correct Answer :c. To ensure that the contact time of the scrub on the skin is long enough


Which of the following is TRUE about maintaining sterility during a procedure?
a. Shake the gown to open it.
b. Clasp your hands together if waiting for something.
c. Keep your hands below the waist.
d. Moisture will help keep surfaces sterile. –

, 4
AALAS LAT Certification Exam
Correct Answer :b. Clasp your hands together if waiting for something.


What step does the assistant do to help with gowning?
a. Tie the neck and waist of the gown
b. Hold the gown up so the person can put their arms in the sleeves
c. Ensure the gown doesn't touch the person's hands as it is donned.
d. Unpack the gown and drape it over a chair. –


Correct Answer :a. Tie the neck and waist of the gown


Which choice is an injectable local anesthetic?
a. Ophthaine®
b. EMLA® cream
c. Xylocaine®
d. Isoflurane –


Correct Answer :c. Xylocaine®


What is checked when monitoring perfusion during anesthesia in a mouse?
a. Blink response
b. Color of the foot pad
c. Pulse
d. Respiration –


Correct Answer :b. Color of the foot pad

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