MA Ch 9

change exam table paper if...

-patient is pre-enrolment physical -blood pressure check

Which of the following are disinfecting agents?

Alcohol Formaldehyde Chlorine

change exam table paper and spray if...

-office is closing for the day -patient is in for an I&D -patient is in for her yearly papsmear

You have just finished disinfecting an exam room using clean rags. What should you do with the rags you used?

Put them in a biohazardous waste receptacle.

What disinfectant should you use to disinfect exam room surfaces?

10% solution of household bleach

When should surfaces in an exam room be cleaned?

After being contaminated with blood or body fluids and at the end of your shift

What type of instruments should be sanitized using an ultrasonic cleaner?

Instruments that are delicate Instruments with moving parts

What type of detergent is used to clean instruments?

Low-sudsing Neutral pH

During the previous patient's treatment, a glass container broke when it was dropped to the floor. Which of the following is an appropriate way to clean up the shattered glass?

Use a brush to sweep the glass into a dustpan.

Your facility uses a 10% bleach solution to disinfect exam room surfaces. How often should you replace the solution?

every day

To confirm a patient's health or diagnose a problem, a physician performs a

general physical exam.

When preparing instruments for sanitization, you should

place them in a sink or container with a neutral-pH.

Sanitization is the process of

using special brushes and detergents to remove blood and debris from instruments or equipment. preparing equipment for disinfection and sterilization

Disinfection is typically sufficient if

you are using glassware. you are using a laryngoscope. instruments will not be used to puncture skin.