Ch 9
Which is the most commonly used surface disinfectant?
10% bleach solution
The customary size of a typical exam room is
12 by 8 feet
The most appropriate exam room temperature is approximately
72 degrees.
spores
A resistant form of certain species of bacteria
lubricant
A water-soluble gel used during examination of the rectum or vaginal cavity
Which of the following are indications for handwashing?
After blowing your nose After using the bathroom After removing gloves
Which is NOT a disinfecting agent?
Bar soap
Why is it important to have a neatly arranged exam room?
Boosts patient confidence Contributes to the physical safety of patients
Which of the following furnishings are appropriate for an exam room?
Chairs Exam table
Which of the following are disinfecting agents?
Chlorine Formaldehyde Alcohol
disinfection
Destruction of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins or vectors by direct exposure to chemical or physical agents
Why is it important to separate instruments and equipment made of different metals when using an ultrasonic cleaner?
Different metals may fuse together
Which of the following instruments or equipment should go through the process of sanitization?
Exam table Blood pressure cuff Stethoscope
Besides utility gloves, what other additional protection would you want when sanitizing equipment?
Eye protection Protective clothing Mask
Which of the following are types of disposable supplies?
Glass slides Curettes Cotton balls
Why do some physicians have a typical arrangement of supplies on a Mayo stand?
It ensures that they are convenient for the physician.
What type of detergent is used to clean instruments?
Low-sudsing Neutral pH
The care and maintenance of the medical office is generally the responsibility of which team member?
Medical assistant
How should disinfected equipment be stored?
Moisture-free environment Clean environment
Which of the following is used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing?
Nasal speculum
Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the number of exam rooms in a medical practice?
Number of physicians
Which of the following are tasks done to prepare an exam room?
Restocking Organizing Cleaning
Which is the correct way to remove the exam table covering?
Roll it with the contaminated side on the inside
Which of the following describes sanitized equipment?
Scrubbed to remove contaminants
Which is NOT a method to eliminate odors?
Seal the room affected
sterilization
The destruction of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, by specific means
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires which of the following for exam rooms?
The doorway should be at least 36 inches wide.
What should be done to instruments prior to sterilization?
They should be wrapped
Cleaning products used on human skin to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms are:
antiseptics
Surfaces must be disinfected
at the end of a work shift after accidental blood spills
A medical assistant must perform specific tasks to prepare and maintain an exam room. Two of those tasks are
changing the exam paper between patients. cover pillows with fresh paper.
A medical assistant is able to safeguard the health of all staff members and patients by keeping the examining table
clean
Disinfection is defined as
destroying most microorganisms.
Cleaning products used primarily on inanimate objects to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms are:
disinfectants
A medical assistant is best able to promote infection control by
disinfecting work surfaces in the exam room. using proper hand hygiene.
To confirm a patient's health or diagnose a problem, a physician performs a
general physical exam.
A well-lit exam room helps prevent healthcare workers from
having accidents.
Disinfection is typically sufficient if
instruments will not be used to puncture skin. you are using glassware. you are using a laryngoscope.
The exam room is used to
listen to patients' signs and symptoms. dispense treatment. examine patients.
Ways to ensure that the exam room is safe for patients and staff include
locking drawers with instruments and medications. placing a rolling stool in its place.
The furnishings in an exam room should be arranged for
patient comfort and efficiency for the physician.
When preparing instruments for sanitization, you should
place them in a sink or container with a neutral-pH.
A medical assistant's duties in prepping an exam room includes
preparing and maintaining the room.
Sanitization is the process of
preparing equipment for disinfection and sterilization. using special brushes and detergents to remove blood and debris from instruments or equipment.
When trying to eliminate an odor, it's important to
remove the source of the odor.
Ultrasonic cleaning is ______ for fragile instruments.
safe
The complete destruction of all living organisms is
sterilization
Disposable instruments are examples of:
supplies
"Accessibility" in an exam room refers to
the ease in which people can move in and out of the room.
The job of ordering supplies and keeping instruments sanitized, disinfected, or sterilized and within reach of the physician is the job of
the medical assistant.
When handling disinfected items, you should handle them with
transfer forceps gloves sterilization forceps
The first step in preventing infection transmission between patients is to
wash hands between patients.