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Med 159 Chapt. 9 Qz

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1. 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
2. Which of the following does the physician use to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem? the general physical examination
3. Which of the following instruments tests a patient's hearing? tuning fork
4. Which of the following can be reused after completing the sanitization process without further disinfection or sterilization? ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes
5. Which of the following instruments must be sterilized? anoscope and vaginal speculum
6. Which of the following has a hard-rubber triangular head and is used to check a patient's reflexes? reflex hammer
7. A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a(n) ________ sphygmomanometer
8. An autoclave is used to ________blank instruments that penetrate the skin or come in contact with normally sterile areas of the body. sterilize
9. Which of the following instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens? vaginal speculum
10. When beginning the sanitization process on instruments that are contaminated with blood, what additional personal protective equipment is needed? face mask
11. Which of the following is used to listen to body sounds? stethoscope
12. Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane? otoscope
13. Which of the following is used to measure body temperature? thermometer
14. What is the first step in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms in the examination area? hand hygiene
15. The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ________ sanitization
16. The complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms including bacterial spores from the surface of instruments and equipment is ________ sterilization
17. Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers? sanitization
18. Which of the following is used to disinfect bloody surfaces? bleach
19. Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients? medical assistant
20. Which of the following is an example of a consumable supply? isopropyl alcohol
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