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Med 159 Chapt. 35 Qz

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1. The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is ________ autoclaving
2. The common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting, called MRSA, is caused by which type of bacteria? staph
3. Which of the following is a necessary step for the medical assistant to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave? using distilled water in the unit
4. What is the most common microorganism associated with a surgical site infection? Staphylococcus
5. The CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least possible amount of time due to which type of infection? CAUTI
6. Which of the following equipment is categorized as a semi-critical item? endoscope
7. Which type of infection is caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms into the bloodstream by way of a central line? CLABSI
8. Classifications of SSIs are dependent on the ________ and extent of the surgical wound. location
9. When wrapping instruments for sterilization, what is the first step that should be taken? Wash hands and don gloves.
10. 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
11. Approximately what percent of patients will develop an infection at the surgical site? 3%
12. Employers are required by law to supply ________blank at no charge to their employees. personal protective equipment
13. Influenza, measles, whooping cough, and meningitis are examples of infectious diseases that can be transmitted through which of the following? respiratory droplets
14. Which item in the diagram is the fifth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization? E envelope
15. Which of these diseases is reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System as required by the CDC? cholera
16. Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item? surgical instrument
17. Which item in the diagram is the first step in wrapping instruments for sterilization? C open tissue with tools
18. 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
19. The goal of surgical asepsis is to ________ keep organisms from entering the body
20. Which of the following is a 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? sterilization
21. The goal of surgical asepsis in the medical facility is to ________ keep organisms from entering the body
22. 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
23. Which item in the diagram is the third step in wrapping instruments for sterilization? E
24. What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs are needed for the protection of the healthcare worker? gown, face mask, and gloves
25. Which of the following is the appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization? Use only double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments.
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