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MA Chapters 7, 8, 11
Clinical Medical Assisting
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Microorganisms transmit via | animal |
| Common vehicles of transmission | All except “portal” |
| Medical asepsis means | Clean technique |
| After first Hep B Vaccine | following doses are |
| Potentially infectious materials include | Blood |
| Def. of Immunity | The ability to resist infections and stay healthy. |
| Pathogens include all except | Anerobes |
| Nonpathogenic microorganisms can become pathogenic when | When they leave their natural environment |
| Common place for microorganisms to linger where they can affect others | Door knobs |
| Outermost layer of skin | Epidermis |
| Radiation used for sterilization is used when | Only when other methods can’t be used |
| Sterile Indicators | Go on/in packages |
| Decontamination | All of the above |
| Instrument used to sterilize | Autoclave |
| Cold sterilization agents – soak for how long | 6-24 hrs. |
| Chemical disinfection is the method of choice for | All of the above |
| Closed wound is… | B & C |
| Proper positioning of patient provides | Both A & B |
| Surgical instruments are classified by | Function |
| When instructing patient | it’s important to |
| As an MA | you may be responsible for |
| Integument is AKA | Skin |
| Ways to interrupt cycle of infection | Both hand washing and PPE |
| Disinfection is accomplished by | Any of the above |
| Def. of Sterile | Free from all living organisms and spores |
| Physicians determine which anesthetic to use | All of the above |
| Biopsies can be performed by | Any of the above |
| Asepsis is | Both clean technique and eliminating/reducing microorganisms |
| Foundation of sterile field is usually | sterile drape or towel |
| Circulating Asst is responsible for | All of the above (obtaining supplies) |
| Ability to resist disease | Immunity |
| 5 elements of cycle on infection | Reservoir |
| What are universal precautions? | Treat all patients and body fluids as potentially infected. |
| Instrument that uses steam & pressure is | Autoclave |
| Term that means free from all microorganisms and spores | Sterile |
| Two-pronged instrument used to grasp | Forceps |
| Def. of HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
| What is a sterilization indicator | Something that changes color indicating proper temp has been reached. |
| Difference between dressing and bandage | Dressing is sterile. Bandage is not. |
| Invasion of body by pathogenic microorganism/s? | Infection |
| MA’s should stay up-to-date on researching latex allergies | T |
| Cilia means the middle layer of skin? | F |
| CDC is a division of the USDHHS | T |
| High-risk populations and healthcare workers should receive HBV vax | T |
| Anerobes are organisms that grow only in the presence of oxygen | F |
| Luis Pasteur is credited to have discovered that many diseases are caused by bacteria. | T |
| Surgical asepsis refers to removal of disease causing organisms | F |
| Examples of noncritical items are gooseneck lamp and blood pressure cuff | T |
| Vasectomies are only performed in hospital under general anesthesia | F |
| Post-op refers to before surgery | F |
| A carrier person or animal can transmit disease to others | T |
| Instruments cannot be ultrasonically cleaned. | F |
| Anesthesia is partial or complete loss of sensation | T |
| It is crucial that all healthcare workers following universal precautions | T |
| Medical asepsis is also known as clean technique | T |
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