chapter 9 examination and treatment areas
list the steps for sanitizing an instrument with an ultrasonic cleaner.
1. fill the ultrasonic cleaner with water 2. add ultrasonic cleaning fluid 3.Place instruments in the ultrasonic cleaner 4.close the lid and turn on the machine 5.dry each instrument
list the steps for scrubbing instruments to be sanitized.
1.drain the disinfectant solution the instruments were soaking in from the sink or container 2.rinse each instrument under hot, running water 3. scrub each instrument with hot, soapy water and a plastic scrub brush. 4.rinse the soap from the instrument 5.place the instrument in the towel and roll it dry .
Which is the most commonly used surface disinfectant?
10% bleach solution
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 instruments or equipment should go through the process of sanitization?
Exam table Stethoscope Blood pressure cuff
Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the number of exam rooms in a medical practice?
Number of physicians
Besides utility gloves, what other additional protection would you want when sanitizing equipment?
Protective clothing Eye protection Mask
Sanitization
Reduction in the number of microorganisms on an object or a surface to a fairly safe level
Which is the correct way to remove the exam table covering?
Roll it with the contaminated side on the inside
Which is NOT a method to eliminate odors?
Seal the room affected
Which of the following instruments or equipment should go through the process of sanitization?
Stethoscope Blood pressure cuff Exam table
consumable
Supplies that can be emptied or used up in an exam
When an exam room is well lit, the incidence of which of the following circumstances is reduced?
Tripping Misreading directions Administering the wrong medication
Surfaces must be disinfected
after accidental blood spills at the end of a work shift
Cleaning products used on human skin to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms are:
antiseptics
Which is NOT a disinfecting agent?
bar soap
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.
All medical treatment areas should be
clean and well organized.
A medical assistant is able to safeguard the health of all staff members and patients by keeping the examining table
clean.
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.
The exam room is used to
examine patients. dispense treatment. listen to patients' signs and symptoms.
To confirm a patient's health or diagnose a problem, a physician performs a
general physical exam.
Ways to ensure that the exam room is safe for patients and staff include
placing a rolling stool in its place. locking drawers with instruments and medications.
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
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.
Disposable instruments are examples of:
supplies
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 process by which instruments are cleaned through the use of sound waves through a solution is
ultrasonic cleaning
Disinfection is typically sufficient if
you are using a laryngoscope. you are using glassware. instruments will not be used to puncture skin.
What should be used to pick up broken glass?
Dustpan Forceps Tongs
What type of detergent is used to clean instruments?
Low-sudsing Neutral pH
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
Why do some physicians have a typical arrangement of supplies on a Mayo stand?
It ensures that they are convenient for the physician.
Occult blood
Blood contained in some other substance, not visible to the naked eye
Which of the following furnishings are appropriate for an exam room?
Chairs Exam table
Fixative
Chemical spray used for preserving a specimen obtained from a body for pathologic exam
Which of the following are disinfecting agents?
Chlorine Alcohol Formaldehyde
Why is it important to have a neatly arranged exam room?
Contributes to the physical safety of patients Boosts patient confidence
Which of the following are types of disposable supplies?
Cotton balls Curettes Glass slides
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
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