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patient intake
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called __________. | immunity |
| Which type of infection is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site? | exogenous infection |
| What type of infection is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans? | endogenous infection |
| The infection cycle begins when a pathogen is established in the __________. | reservoir host |
| Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen? | contact with the blood of an infected person |
| Which of the following is most likely spread by airborne transmission? | influenza |
| Factors related to the host's susceptibility to infection are __________. | age and nutritional status |
| According to OSHA, Category III tasks | do not require any precautions other than hand hygiene. |
| Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry waste? | Place potentially infectious laundry in a red laundry bag marked with a biohazard symbol. |
| Which of the following are considered aseptic precautions? | wearing gloves and a mask when working with a patient if you have a cold |
| A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called a(n) __________. | vector |
| Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by __________. | airborne transmissionCorrect |
| Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n) __________ factor in the transmission of disease. | environmental |
| When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is __________. | foodborneCorrect |
| Aseptic hand washing includes __________. | keeping your hands lower than your forearms |
| The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is __________. | proper hand hygiene |
| Principles of __________ must be applied to break the cycle of infection | asepsis |
| OSHA standards include all of the following except __________. | accommodations for the disabled |
| The goal of surgical asepsis in the medical facility is to __________. | keep organisms from entering the body |
| A common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting that is caused by a specific type of staph bacterium and results in skin infections that can develop into large abscesses is __________. | MRSA |
| When wrapping items for sterilization, what information must be on the label of the pack? | date, your initials, and contents of pack |
| Which of these diseases is reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System as required by the CDC? | cholera |
| Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item? | surgical instrument |
| If a patient is coughing uncontrollably and there is considerable spray, what PPE should the medical assistant put on before entering the examination room? | gloves, gown, goggles and mask |
| A clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as which of the following? | Medical asepsis |
| The CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least possible amount of time due to which type of infection? | CAUTI |
| When wrapping instruments for sterilization, what is the first step that should be taken? | Wash hands and don gloves. |
| As a general rule, double-layer fabric or paper-wrapped sterile packages have a maximum shelf life of __________. | 30 days |
| In which method of sterilization does moisture cause coagulation of proteins within microorganisms at a much lower temperature than is possible with dry heat? | autoclaving |
| The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is __________. | autoclaving |
| Classifications of SSIs are dependent on the __________ and extent of the surgical wound. | location |
| Employers are required by law to supply __________ at no charge to their employees. | personal protective equipment |
| The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is __________. | sterilization |
| Which of the following equipment is categorized as a semi-critical item? | endoscope |
| Which of the following is charted as subjective data? | patient's chief complaint |
| The practitioner’s diagnosis or impression of the patient’s condition is the __________. | assessment |
| Which of the following is appropriate for conducting a successful interview? | Assist the patient to a private room and close the door. |
| Where on the health history form do you find the reason the patient came to visit the practitioner? | chief complaint |
| Which section of the health history form includes questions about and examination (by the practitioner) of all body functions | review of systems |
| Using SOAP charting, where would you document measurable information? | Objective data |
| Which method of patient data collection does the statement "So let me see if I understand; The pain only occurs at night." represent? Multiple Choice | verbalizing the implied |
| Which of the following is characteristic of depression? | Symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of energy. |
| The question "Are you sure about that? It doesn't make sense to me." represents which method of collecting patient data? | challenging the patient |
| The need for __________ in the medical record makes it essential that medical terminology and precise descriptions are used when charting. | clarity |
| The information in the patient's chart is __________. | a legal record of treatment rendered |
| Which of the following are common effects of LSD? | grandiose feelings, hallucinations, mystical experiences, flashbacks |
| Which of the following offers the patient little freedom to explain his answers and requires only yes-or-no answers? | asking closed-ended questions |
| Which of the following information would be documented under the plan of action? | medications prescribed and tests to be done |
| Which of the following are other names for cocaine? | snow, crack |
| Angel dust is also known as __________. | PCP |
| Which of the following applies to HIPAA requirements? | Healthcare facilities must inform patients, in writing, about disclosure of identifiable health information. |
| Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data? | asking open-ended questions |
| Which method for maintaining notes on a patient chart uses a combination of SOMR and POMR? | computerized medical records |
| Mr. Henderson denies that he is in pain, but you noticed that he grimaces when he stands up and that he moves very slowly and carefully. Which interview skill are you using | awareness of nonverbal cues |
| 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 used on instruments and equipment that come in contact with intact mucous membranes or other surfaces not considered sterile? | disinfection |
| The complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms including bacterial spores from the surface of instruments and equipment is __________. | sterilization |
| Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers? | sanitization |
| Which cleaning process is used on instruments such as nasal specula and endotracheal tubes? | disinfection |
| Which of the following is used to sanitize delicate instruments and instruments that have moving parts? | ultrasonic cleaning |
| Which of the following can be reused after completing the sanitization process without further disinfection or sterilization? | ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes |
| Which of the following is commonly used as a preservative in a 10% solution and as a germicide and sporicide in a 5% solution? | formaldehyde |
| Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments? | soaking instruments in a detergent solution |
| What is the first step in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms in the examination area? | hand hygiene |
| 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 instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens? | vaginal speculum |
| A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a(n) __________. | sphygmomanometer |
| Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane? | otoscope |
| The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is between____. | 70°F and 72°F |
| Which of the following is appropriate for cleaning surfaces in the exam room? | 10% solution of household bleach |
| Which of the following is the appropriate way to dispose of paper coverings soiled by body fluids or blood? | Dispose of them in a biohazardous waste container. |
| The customary size for an examination room is __________. | 8 ft. by 12 ft |
| Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients? | medical assistant |
| The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to __________. | always wear gloves |
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