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MED 159
HW Quiz 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ________blank. | 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 ________blank. | 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 |
| If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ________blank. | place them in water with a neutral-pH detergent |
| Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments? | wear utility gloves |
| Which of the following is permissible when using an ultrasonic cleaner? | reusing the ultrasonic cleaning solution for several baths |
| Which of the following can be disinfected and used again without sterilization? | glassware and enamel |
| Which of the following statements about a disinfectant is true? | Evaporation can alter the chemical makeup of the solution |
| 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 is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power? | acid |
| 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 brand name chemicals, commonly known as Cidex, is used in chemical sterilization processes? | glutaraldehyde |
| Which of the following is used to disinfect bloody surfaces? | bleach |
| Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap? | iodine |
| The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ________blank. | always wear gloves |
| Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments? | soaking instruments in a detergent solution |
| The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is ________blank. | disinfection |
| Which of the following does the physician use to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem? | the general physical examination |
| 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 |
| The number of examination rooms in a medical office depends on the number of physicians who work there and on ________blank. | each physician's patient load |
| The primary reason for having a minimum of two examination rooms per physician is that it ________blank. | enables the medical assistant to prepare one room while the physician examines a patient in the other |
| The customary size for an examination room is ________blank. | 8 ft. by 12 ft |
| When the medical assistant puts a patient in the examination room to wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record is ________blank. | in a rack that hangs on the wall directly outside the examination room |
| Which of the following is the usual way to signal that an examination room is occupied? | an illuminated light or a colored tab on the door or wall |
| Which of the following is the correct position for the examining table? | in the center of the room or coming out from the wall |
| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines require that doors be ________blank wide to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through. | 36 inches (915 mm) |
| According to ADA guidelines, a clearance space in rooms and hallways must allow a person in a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn. The minimum required clearance space is | 60 inches (1525 mm) |
| How often should you change the cover on the examining table? | after every use |
| Which of the following is the appropriate way to remove a used examining table cover? | roll it up tightly and quickly |
| 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 |
| 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 methods should be used to clean the work surfaces in the examination room, including the examining table, sink, and countertop? | disinfection |
| Which of the following is appropriate for cleaning surfaces in the exam room? | 10% solution of household bleach |
| 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 activities does OSHA prohibit medical personnel from doing in a room where potentially infectious materials are present? | chewing gum and applying cosmetics |
| The temperature of the laboratory refrigerators should be maintained between ________blank. | 36°F and 46°F |
| What is the most appropriate way to monitor the temperature in a laboratory refrigerator? | Place a thermometer in the refrigerator |
| The temperature in the food refrigerator should be maintained between ________blank. | 32°F and 40°F |
| Which of the following is the main reason for dusting shelves and furniture in the examination room? | It eliminates dust that harbors bacteria and allergens |
| The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is between ________blank. | 70°F and 72°F |
| An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ________blank. | open the anus for examination |
| Which of the following provides an additional source of light during an examination and is usually on a flexible arm? | examination light |
| Which of the following reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes? | laryngeal mirror |
| An instrument used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing is a(n) ________blank. | nasal speculum |
| A lighted instrument that is used to examine the inner structures of the eye is a(n) ________blank. | ophthalmoscope |
| Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane? | otoscope |
| Which of the following has a hard-rubber triangular head and is used to check a patient's reflexes? | reflex hammer |
| A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a(n) ________blank. | sphygmomanometer |
| Which of the following is used to listen to body sounds? | stethoscope |
| Which of the following is used to measure body temperature? | thermometer |
| Which of the following instruments tests a patient's hearing? | tuning fork |
| Which of the following instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens? | vaginal speculum |
| Which of the following instruments must be sterilized? | anoscope and vaginal speculum |
| Transcutaneous absorption is absorption through ________blank. | a cut or crack in the skin |
| 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 are examples of disposable supplies? | tongue depressors and glass slides |
| Which of the following is an example of a consumable supply? | isopropyl alcohol |
| The first step in eliminating offensive odors from an exam room is to ________blank. | eliminate the source of the odor |
| The last patient of the day was very ill and vomited twice in the exam room. The first time, she made it to the wastepaper basket, but the second time, she vomited on the examining table and floor. What should you do? | Clean up the vomitus, using Standard Precautions because the vomitus is potentially infectious |
| 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 |
| Sandra arrived a little late this morning because her car wouldn't start. Although she usually checks the exam rooms for cleanliness before bringing a patient back to an exam room, the rooms are almost always in good shape, so she skips that step this mor | Ask the patient to step back into the waiting area while she cleans up the table. |
| One of Stan's duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62°F. What should Stan | Notify all lab personnel that specimens in the refrigerator may be compromised. |
| What is the first step in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms in the examination area? | hand hygiene |
| When beginning the sanitization process on instruments that are contaminated with blood, what additional personal protective equipment is needed? | face mask |
| An ultrasonic cleaner used to sanitize delicate instruments generates ________blank to loosen contaminates from the instruments. | sound waves |
| An autoclave is used to ________blank instruments that penetrate the skin or come in contact with normally sterile areas of the body. | sterilize |
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