MA Ch 9
The ADA requires rooms and hallways to be large enough to allow a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn. Which of the following measurements represents the typical exam room size?
8 x 12 feet
Infection control is a vital key in the safety of the medical assistant and the patient as the exam room is prepared. Which of the following is NOT a safeguard in proper room preparation?
Placing regulated waste into a waste basket
Which of the following processes would be required to prepare a laryngeal mirror for the next patient's examination?
Disinfection
Which of the following is NOT one of the ADA accessibility requirements?
Emergency call buttons must be placed in each restroom.
The medical assistant should be able to evaluate the exam room environment and identify unsafe conditions. Which of the following would require prompt attention when preparing an exam room for the next patient?
Open cabinet door
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the lighting in an exam room prepared for a visually impaired patient?
Visually impaired patients do not see light and shadow.
In the event of an accident involving broken glass, which of the following procedures for cleanup would be appropriate?
Wear utility gloves, use a dustpan, and brush up shattered glass.
A clean, neat exam room boosts the patient's confidence and supports the impression that the exam room is prepared. Which of the following tasks would be included in putting the room in order?
all of these answers are correct
A clean exam room boosts the patient's confidence and supports the impression that the exam room is properly prepared. Which of the following tasks would be performed by the medical assistant in putting the room in order?
all of these are correct
Handwashing is the first step in the prevention of infectious transmission of microorganisms in the exam room. Which of the following requires handwashing with soap and water?
all of these are correct
Which of the following is considered a disposable supply?
cervical broom
Prevention of infectious diseases is vital in the healthcare setting. Which of the following procedures is the first step in the prevention of infection?
handwashing
The sphygmomanometer is used for which of the following purposes?
to obtain a blood pressure
Proper disposal of waste in the exam room helps prevent the spread of infection. Which of the following would represent proper disposal of a dressing dripping with blood and body fluids?
Biohazardous waste container
Materials in the healthcare setting can cause risks for burns and poisonings. Which of the following is NOT true concerning materials in the office?
Smoking should be allowed only in designated areas in the office.
Disinfectants used on exam room surfaces may include which of the following?
Products approved by the EPA
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the position and use of an exam table?
The table should be positioned to the left side of the room against two walls to ensure patient safety related to falls.
OSHA requires storing regulations for biohazardous materials in the office. While handling specimens, which of the following routes of exposure can spread infection through absorption in a crack in the skin?
Transcutaneous