Term | Definition |
The examination room is where the physician? | 1. OBSERVES
2. LISTENS to the patient for signs and symptoms
3. PERFORMS examinations
4. DISPENSES treatment(TX) |
How is the MA responsible for the examination rooms? | 1. PREPARING for patient and doctor use
2. RESTOCKING supplies
3. MAINTAINING a safe environment |
The MA must keep the examination rooms; | 1. Spotlessly CLEAN
2. Well ORGANIZED
3. FREE FROM obstacles that might cause INJURY |
How many rooms does the ADA - American Disabilities Act require to be wheelchair accessible? | At least ONE EXAM room and the restroom |
Who may responsible for assigning and monitoring Janitorial services for the office? | The Medical Assistant (MA) |
How many Exam rooms should be set up and ready for use for each doctor? | A minimum of two rooms should be prepared |
Standard furnishings found in most EXAM rooms include: | 1.Exam table 2.Supply cabinet 3.Rolling stool 4.General Waste basket 5.Biohazard bag container 6.Sharps container 7.Sink 8.Overhead light/gooseneck 9.Computer 10.Sphygmo 11.Balance scale (HT/WT) 12.Otoscope 13.Ophthalmoscope 14.Chair |
Examination table should be; | 1.Adjustable 2.Contain storage 3.Have a pull out step 4.Contain stirrups for pelvic exams |
A kick bucket is? | A wastebasket on wheels |
An Otoscope is a? | Lighted instrument to view the EARS |
An ophthalmoscope is a? | Lighted instrument to view the EYES |
You should disinfect the examination table and/or work surface if? | They become visibly contaminated AND at the end of each work shift |
Examination table and pillow paper should be handled how? | Rolling the paper with the contaminated side on the INSDIE |
Typical medical supplies (wet) include; | 1.70% isopropyl and swabs 2.Betadine(I) 3.Hydrogen peroxide(H2O2) 4.Irrigating solutions(NSS(NaCl) or H2O)5.K-Y/Surgilube 6.Antibiotic ointment |
Typical medical supplies (DRY) include; | 1.Cotton tipped swabs 2.Tongue depressors 4.Sterile dressing 5.Sterile gauze 6.Elastic bandages 7.Adhesive tape 8.Drapes 9.Emesis basin 10.Exam gloves 11.Gowns |
Typical medical supplies (BIOHAZARD)include | 1.PAP kit 2.Cytology Slide kits 3.Cytology fixative 4.Cytology slide transport container 5.Biohazard specimen transport bags 6.Specimen bottles 7.Sterile disposable syringes/needles 8.Fecal Occult blood tests(FOBT) |
Typical medical supplies (TOOLS) include; | 1.Penlight/Pupil gauge 2.Flashlights 3.Percussion hammer 4.Stethoscope 5.Tape measure 6.Thermometer 7.Antiviral tissue 8.Tuning fork 9.Speculum |
FOBT stands for | Fecal Occult Blood Test |
Common FOBT's include | Hemoccult, Insure FIT, Hema-Check |
Guaiac test is the general term for a? | FOBT Fecal Occult Blood Test |
The examination should be maintained at a temp of? | 72 degrees |
List 3 types of specula | 1.Nasal
2.Vaginal
3.Anoscope (rectal) |
A percussion hammer is also known as a? | Reflex hammer |
What link in the 'Chain of Infection' do gloves represent? | Removing the 'Portal of Entry' |
Sterile gauze bandage is used to? | Secure DRESSINGS |
Elastic bandages are used to? | Control swelling (edema) |
Adhesive tape is used to? | Secure BANDAGES |
Normal Saline Solution (NSS) is AKA | 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl) |
Antibiotic ointment is used to | Reduce the risk of infection |
Sterile dressing supplies are used to? | Cover WOUNDS |