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Study Guide
Chapter 9 and 35
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 ________blank. | sterilization |
| Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers? | sanitization |
| Which of the following is used to sanitize delicate instruments and instruments that have moving parts? | ultrasonic cleaning |
| If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ________blank. | place them in water with a neutral-pH detergent |
| Which of the following is used to disinfect bloody surfaces? | bleach |
| The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ________blank. | always wear gloves |
| Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients? | medical assistant |
| A physician in a medical office should have a minimum of how many examination rooms for his or her exclusive use? | 2 |
| How often should you change the cover on the examining table? | after every use |
| In this diagram, which of the following indicates the correct sequence for wrapping instruments for sterilization? | F, C, G, A, D, E, B |
| The common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting, called MRSA, is caused by which type of bacteria? | staph |
| What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs are needed for the protection of the healthcare worker? | gown, face mask, and gloves |
| Which of the following equipment is categorized as a semi-critical item? | endoscope |
| Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item? | surgical instrument |
| The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is ________blank. | autoclaving |
| When wrapping instruments for sterilization, what is the first step that should be taken? | Wash hands and don gloves. |
| When wrapping items for sterilization, what information must be on the label of the pack? | date, your initials, and contents of pack |
| Which of the following is necessary when sterilizing items using an autoclave? | using distilled water in the unit |
| Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC? | shingles |
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