ST220 – Statistical Methods – Chapter 10 Questions and Answers
Op-site, collodion, adhesive gels, and Steri-strips are examples of which type of surgical
dressing?
a. one-layer
b. pressure
c. rigid
d. three-layer a. one-layer
Kerlix fluffs, ABD pads, and plain 4 x 4 gauze sponges are examples of which part of a three-
layer dressing?
a. absorbent intermediate layer
b. binding outer layer
c. occlusive contact layer
d. permeable contact layer a. absorbent intermediate layer
A patient with a major abdominal wound requiring frequent dressing changes might have which
type of binding layer to prevent excoriation of the skin by constant removal of adhesive tape?
a. bolster
b. Montgomery straps
c. Minerva jacket
d. Queen Anne collar b. Montgomery straps
Normal saline, antibiotic, and Dakin's solution are used to facilitate mechanical debridement in
which type of dressing?
a. bolster
b. perineal
c. pressure
, d. wet-to-dry d. wet-to-dry
What is the term for the tread or tape sewn into a countable sponge that makes it visible on x-
rays to prevent a retained item?
a. radiofrequency
b. radiographic
c. radiolucent
d. radiopaque d. radiopaque
What is the geometric shape usually achieved by the placement of the first layer of sterile
surgical drapes?
a. circle
b. rectangle
c. square
d. triangle c. square
All of the following are varieties of draping materials EXCEPT:
a. aluminum coated
b. latex sheeting
c. plastic adhesive
d. polyester bonded with cellulose b. latex sheeting
Which device is used unsterilely in surgery for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis?
a. intravascular catheter
b. nerve stimulator
c. pneumatic tourniquet
Op-site, collodion, adhesive gels, and Steri-strips are examples of which type of surgical
dressing?
a. one-layer
b. pressure
c. rigid
d. three-layer a. one-layer
Kerlix fluffs, ABD pads, and plain 4 x 4 gauze sponges are examples of which part of a three-
layer dressing?
a. absorbent intermediate layer
b. binding outer layer
c. occlusive contact layer
d. permeable contact layer a. absorbent intermediate layer
A patient with a major abdominal wound requiring frequent dressing changes might have which
type of binding layer to prevent excoriation of the skin by constant removal of adhesive tape?
a. bolster
b. Montgomery straps
c. Minerva jacket
d. Queen Anne collar b. Montgomery straps
Normal saline, antibiotic, and Dakin's solution are used to facilitate mechanical debridement in
which type of dressing?
a. bolster
b. perineal
c. pressure
, d. wet-to-dry d. wet-to-dry
What is the term for the tread or tape sewn into a countable sponge that makes it visible on x-
rays to prevent a retained item?
a. radiofrequency
b. radiographic
c. radiolucent
d. radiopaque d. radiopaque
What is the geometric shape usually achieved by the placement of the first layer of sterile
surgical drapes?
a. circle
b. rectangle
c. square
d. triangle c. square
All of the following are varieties of draping materials EXCEPT:
a. aluminum coated
b. latex sheeting
c. plastic adhesive
d. polyester bonded with cellulose b. latex sheeting
Which device is used unsterilely in surgery for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis?
a. intravascular catheter
b. nerve stimulator
c. pneumatic tourniquet
