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75 question test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| review the difference between Disinfection,Sanitization,and Sterilization | disinfection is a process by which disease producing microorganisms or pathogens are killed |
| sanitization is the process of washing and scrubbing to remove materials such as (body tissue,blood,or other body fluids) | |
| sterilization is the process that destroys all forms of living organisms (spores) | |
| name the best way to prevent the transfer of microorganisms | hand washing |
| define the term Asepsis | a condition free of organisms |
| why do you wear vinyl or latex gloves when coming into contact with body fluids | to prevent possible splashing of blood or other potentially infectious body fluids from coming into contact with the ski or mucous membranes |
| steps a MA should take when triageing a patient | a systerm of sorting and identifying the severity of injuries |
| review all the steps to hand washing | 1)a dry paper towel should be used to turn the faucet on |
| 2) fingertips should be pointed down while washing hands use the palm of one hand to clean the back of the other hand | |
| 3)clean between the fingers | |
| 4) clean under the fingernails | |
| 5) rinse the hands thoroughly with the fingertips down | |
| 6) use paper towel to dry your hands and turn off the faucet | |
| where and when are toys/games cleaned in the MD's office | have the child bring the toy or game in the exam room , then clean it before returning it to the waiting area |
| why is it a good idea to always document the patients height and weight on the initial visit | it is important with infants and children to assure proper growth development |
| with adults height reduction and rapid weight gain could indicate serious problems | |
| be familiar with the steps in obtaining height and weight | |
| list the three different types of medication a patient may be taking | O-T-C PRESRCIBETION HERBAL |
| know the normal vital signs for an adult | temperature (97.6 to 99.6) pulse (65-80) respiration (one breath inhale and exhale normal is 16 to 20) blood pressure (120 for systole and 80 for diastole |
| know the contraindications(things to avoid) when obtaining temp and B/P | 1)infants and chidren under 6 |
| 2)patients with respiratory complications that result in mouth breathing or use of supplemental oxygen | |
| 3)confused, disoriented, or emotionally unstable patients | |
| 4)patients with oral injuries | |
| 5)patients with recent oral surgery | |
| 6)patients with facial paralysis | |
| 7)patients with nasal obstruction | |
| name the benefits of using disposable equipment | becaused they are used only once and discarded, they are free from cross-contamination, and no time or equipment is required for cleaning |
| name personal habits that should be avoid in the office or lab | 1) never bite your fingernails or put fingers in or near your mouth |
| 2) never put your pen in your mouth | |
| 3)always keep an extra pen with you for patient use only | |
| what is the hypothalamus and what does it do | a structure of the brain between the cerebrum and the midbrain; lies below the thalamus its funtion is to regulate body temperture |
| name the 6 common locations the pulse can be felt | 1)carotid (neck) |
| 2)brachial (upper arm) | |
| 3)femoral (groin) | |
| 4)radial (wrist) | |
| 5)popliteal (behind the knee) | |
| dorsalis pedis ( foot or near the ankle area) | |
| when are the following positions used | TRENDELENBERG (the patient is supine with the feet elevated slightly this position would be used if a patient experiences or has symptoms of syncope patients experience difficulty when blood samples are drawn |
| LITHOTOMY (is used for vaginal or rectal exams the primary use of this position is for vaginal exams when obtaining Pep smears | |
| FOWLERS (IS USED FOR PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY OR CARDIOVASULAR PROBLEMS)90 DEGREE ANGLE | |
| SEMI FOWLERS (IF THE PATIENT IS RESTING AGAINST THE BACK OF THE TABLE AND IT IS LOWERED TO A 30- TO 45- DEGREE ANGLE | |
| what is an Apical Pulse and how long is it measured for | listening to the heart at the apex |
| 2)an apical pulse is counted for a full minute | |
| how is a Respiration measured and what is the normal rate | 1)the normal rate is 16 to 20 respirations |
| 2)one inhale and one exhale is a respiration |
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