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During the previous patient's treatment, a glass container broke when it was dropped to the floor. Which of the following is an appropriate way to clean up the shattered glass?
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| What disinfectant should you use to disinfect exam room surfaces? | 10% solution of household bleach |
| During the previous patient's treatment, a glass container broke when it was dropped to the floor. Which of the following is an appropriate way to clean up the shattered glass? | Use a brush to sweep the glass into a dustpan. |
| You have just finished disinfecting an exam room using clean rags. What should you do with the rags you used? | Put them in a biohazardous waste receptacle. |
| our facility uses a 10% bleach solution to disinfect exam room surfaces. How often should you replace the solution? | everyday |
| If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ____. | place them in water with a neutral-pH detergent |
| The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____. | sanitization |
| Which of the following is commonly used to clean instruments and equipment that would be damaged by immersion in soap and water or other disinfectant solutions? | Alcohol |
| Which of the following can be disinfected and used again without sterilization? | Glassware and enamel |
| After a minor surgical procedure, Karen is scrubbing the instruments to sanitize them before disinfection and sterilization. She notices that one of the hinged instruments does not close properly. What should Karen do? | Set it aside and notify the physician or office manager |
| Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane? | Otoscope |
| Which of the following is used to listen to body sounds? | Stethoscope |
| Which of the following instruments that a physician uses during an examination is sometimes mounted on the wall? | Sphygmomanometer and otoscope |
| Which of the following is used to disinfect bloody surfaces? | Bleach |
| What is the first step in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms in the examination area? | hand hygiene |
| An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ____. | open the anus for examination |
| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines require that doors be ____ wide to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through. | 36 inches |
| Which of the following is a reason for storing biohazardous substances in a separate refrigerator from food and beverages? | You could accidentally grab a biohazardous substance that is not clearly labeled and ingest it. |
| Which of the following instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens? | Vaginal speculum |
| What is the most appropriate way to monitor the temperature in a laboratory refrigerator? | Place a thermometer in the refrigerator |
| Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers? | Sanitization |
| Which of the following is the appropriate method for disposal of soiled linen cloths and pillowcases? | Place them in a biohazard-labeled bag and send to a laundry for cleaning |
| Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments? | Wear utility gloves |
| Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments? | Soaking instruments in a detergent solution |
| Which of the following is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power? | acid |
| The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____. | sanitization |
| The primary reason for having a minimum of two examination rooms per physician is that it ____. | enables the medical assistant to prepare one room while the physician examines a patient in the other |
| A thick-walled reproductive body that is capable of resisting harsh conditions and has been known to survive disinfection with strong chemicals and boiling water is called a bacterial ________. | spore |
| Bacterial _______ are thick-walled reproductive bodies that are capable of resisting harsh conditions, including strong chemicals and boiling water. | spores |
| Obtained from the administrative sheet and includes the patient's name, birth date, and other basic information | personal data |
| Includes information about the health of the patient's family members | family history |
| Reason the patient came to visit the practitioner | chief complaint |
| Includes information such as marital status, sexual behaviors and orientation, occupations, hobbies, and the use of chemical substances | social and occupational history |
| Includes any and all health problems, both present and past, including major illnesses and surgery | past medical history |
| Systematic review of each of the body systems, which includes questions and an exam by the practitioner | review of systems |
| Which of the following would you obtain during an interview to establish a patient's medical history? | List of known allergies |
| Emily maintains eye contact with Ms. Hewitt as much as possible during the interview. What is the reason for this? | To show interest and establish a rapport with the patient |
| If a patient appears agitated and begins to raise her voice during the interview, what should you do? | leave the room and request assistance |
| Why are open-ended questions preferred for conducting patient interviews? | they allow patients to explain the problem in their words |
| When the patient is a small child, which of the following techniques is usually most effective? | interviewing the child and parent together |
| Which of the following is NOT the role of the medical assistant in communicating with patients? | Advising |
| What takes place during the introduction of a patient interview? | The identities of the MA and patient are shared. |
| Which of the following is an example of an open ended question? | Can you describe your pain? |
| High blood pressure is known as _______. | hypertension |
| Why should you avoid telling the patient that you are counting respirations? | to keep the patient from unconsciously changing his breathing rate |
| How often is an adult's height checked? | at the initial visit and at complete physical exams |
| If a mechanical scale is properly balanced, where should the balance bar indicator be when both weights are moved all the way to the left side of the balance bar? | level with the middle mark |
| Which type of thermometer would you use to measure the temperature at a patient's forehead? | temporal thermometer |
| How long should you wait before checking the oral temperature of a patient who smoked immediately before entering the medical office? | 15 minutes |
| What should an adult systolic reading be? | 120 mm Hg |
| Having a body temperature above normal range | febrile |
| Having a body temperature in normal range | afebrile |
| An exceptionally high fever | hyperpyrexia |
| Rapid heart rate, generally in excess of 100 beats per minute | tachycardia |
| A slow heart rate, usually less than 60 beats per minute | bradycardia |
| An artery located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist, where the pulse is taken on adults | radial artery |
| An instrument to listen to body sounds. | stethoscope |
| High blood pressure | hypertension |
| Low blood pressure | hypotension |
| Are usually measured each visit with the vital signs | height and weight |
| A reliable indicator of a healthy weight | BMI |
| Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance? | inspection |
| Which examination method refers to the process of measuring? | Mensuration |
| Patients older than age 40 should have a yearly ________ examination for early detection of colorectal cancer. | digital |
| A patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed in the ____ position. | Sims' |
| A practitioner uses a reflex hammer to tap tendons during assessment of which body system? | Neurological system |
| The best position for the practitioner to evaluate the patient’s ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position. | sitting |
| Which examination method do practitioners use to determine the range of motion of a joint? | manipulation |
| The best position for the practitioner to evaluate the patient’s ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position. | sitting |
| Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds? | Auscultation |
| Which of the following is not part of the role of the medical assistant for a general physical exam? | Listen to the patient's heart and lung sounds |
| Which equipment should the medical assistant provide to the practitioner to examine a patient’s lungs and chest? | stethoscope |
| The medical provider performs general physical examinations to ____. | confirm the patient's overall state of health and provide baseline values for vital signs and mensuration |
| A diagnosis based on the signs and symptoms of a disease is a(n) ________ diagnosis. | clinical |
| Which technique is most likely to help a patient who is hyperventilating? | Have the patient breathe into a paper bag |
| Which of the following is included in the emotional preparation of adult patients for a physical examination? | Tell them their cooperation can contribute to the success of the examination |
| Which of the following positions is used during examination of the female genitalia? | Lithotomy |
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