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The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____. 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 ___. 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, ___. 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 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 before sanitization? bleach
Which of t he 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 ___. 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 ___. 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 the 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 ___. each physician's patient load
The primary reason for having a minimum of two examination rooms per physician is that it ___. 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 ___. 8ft by 12ft
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 ___. 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? a light on the door or wall is illuminated
Which of the following is the correct position for the examination table? in the center of the room or coming out from the wall
The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines require that doors be ___ wide to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through. 36 inches
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
How often should you change the cover on the examination 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 pillowcase? 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 examination table, sink, and countertops? 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 the 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 ___. 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 ___. 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 allergies
The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is ___. 72°F
Which of the following are examples of disposable instruments? curettes and needles
An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ___. 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) ___. nasal speculum
A lighted instrument that is used to examine the inner structures of the eye is a(n) ___. 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) ___. 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 ___. 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 ___. 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 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 brining a patient back to an exam room, the rooms are almost always in good shape, so she skips that step this... 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.... 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 _____ to loosen contaminates from the instruments. sound waves
An autoclave is used to ___ instruments that penetrate the skin or come in contact with normally sterile areas of the body. sterilize
Iodine products that are used to human tissues as anti-infection agents are called ___. antiseptics
The process is cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergent and scrubbing as needed, is ___. Sanitization
Which is 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 ____. 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, _____. 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 arm 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
Wish 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 ina 1p% 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 before sanitization? 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, mucous, or soap? Iodine
The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ____. 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 ____. 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
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