Chapter 9 - Infection Control and Instrument Processing

Ch 9 Question The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____. Which of the following is used on instruments and equipment that come in contact with intact mucous membranes or other surfaces not considered sterile? The complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms including bacterial spores from the surface of instruments and equipment is ___. Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers? Which cleaning process is used on instruments such as nasal specula and endotracheal tubes? Which of the following is used to sanitize delicate instruments and instruments that have moving parts? Which of the following can be reused after completing the sanitization process without further disinfection or sterilization? Answer sanitization disinfection sterilization sanitization disinfection ultrasonic cleaning ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes Which of the following is permissible when using an ultrasonic cleaner? place them in water with a neutral-pH detergent wear utility gloves 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 If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ___. Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments? 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? Which of the following is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power? Which of the following is commonly used as a preservative in a 10% solution and as a germicide and sporicide in a 5% solution? Which of the following brand name chemicals, commonly known as Cidex, is used in chemical sterilization processes? Which of the following is used to disinfect bloody surfaces before sanitization? 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? The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ___. Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments? The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is ___. Which of the following does the physician use to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem? Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for the patients? A physician in a medical office should have a minimum of how many examination rooms for his or her exclusive use? The number of examination rooms in a medical office depends on the number of physicians who work there and on ___. alcohol acid formaldehyde glutaraldehyde bleach iodine always wear gloves soaking instruments in a detergent solution disinfection the general physical examination medical assistant 2 each physician's patient load the medical assistant to The primary reason for having a minimum of two examination rooms per enables prepare one room while the physician physician is that it ___. 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 in a rack that hangs on the wall directly wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record outside the examination room is ___. Which of the following is the usual way to signal that an examination a light on the door or wall is illuminated room is occupied? 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 36 inches through. 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 60 inches minimum required clearance space is___. 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 roll it up tightly and quickly examining table cover? Which of the following is the appropriate way to dispose of paper dispose of them in a biohazardous coverings soiled by body fluids or blood? waste container Which of the following is the appropriate method for disposal of soiled place them in a biohazard-labeled bag linen cloths and pillowcase? 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, disinfection and countertops? Which of the following is appropriate for cleaning surfaces in the exam 10% solution of household bleach room? could accidentally grab a Which of the following is a reason for storing biohazardous substances in you biohazardous substance that is not a separate refrigerator from the food and beverages? 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? The temperature of the laboratory refrigerators should be maintained between ___. What is the most appropriate way to monitor the temperature in a laboratory refrigerator? The temperature in the food refrigerator should be maintained between ___. Which of the following is the main reason for dusting shelves and furniture in the examination room? The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is ___. Which of the following are examples of disposable instruments? An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ___. Which of the following provides an additional source of light during an examination and is usually on a flexible arm? Which of the following reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes? An instrument used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing is a(n) ___. A lighted instrument that is used to examine the inner structures of the eye is a(n) ___. Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane? Which of the following has a hard-rubber triangular head and is used to check a patient's reflexes? A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a(n) ___. Which of the following is used to listen to body sounds? Which of the following is used to measure body temperature? Which of the following instruments tests a patient's hearing? Which of the following instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens? chewing gum and applying cosmetics 36°F and 46°F place a thermometer in the refrigerator 32°F and 40°F it eliminates dust that harbors bacteria and allergies 72°F curettes and needles open the anus for examination examination light laryngeal mirror nasal speculum ophthalmoscope otoscope reflex hammer sphygmomanometer stethoscope thermometer tuning fork vaginal speculum Which of the following instruments must be sterilized? Transcutaneous absorption is absorption through ___. Which of the following instruments that a physician uses during an examination is sometimes mounted on the wall? Which of the following are examples of disposable supplies? Which of the following is an example of a consumable supply? The first step in eliminating offensive odors from an exam room is to ___. 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? 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? 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... 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.... What is the first step in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms in the examination area? When beginning the sanitization process on instruments that are contaminated with blood, what additional personal protective equipment is needed? An ultrasonic cleaner used to sanitize delicate instruments generates _____ to loosen contaminates from the instruments. An autoclave is used to ___ instruments that penetrate the skin or come in contact with normally sterile areas of the body. Iodine products that are used to human tissues as anti-infection agents are called ___. The process is cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergent and scrubbing as needed, is ___. Which is the following is used on instruments and equipment that come in contact with intact mucous membranes or other surfaces not considered sterile? The complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms including bacterial spores from the surface of instruments and equipment is ____. Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers? Which cleaning process is used on instruments such as nasal specula and endotracheal tubes? Which of the following is used to sanitize delicate instruments and instruments that have moving parts? Which of the following can be reused after completing the sanitization process without further disinfection or sterilization? anoscope and vaginal speculum a cut or crack in the skin sphygmomanometer and otoscope tongue depressors and glass slides isopropyl alcohol eliminate the source of the odor clean up the vomitus, using Standard Precautions because the vomitus is potentially infectious set it aside and notify the physician or office manager ask the patient to step back into the waiting area while she cleans up the table notify all lab personnel that specimens in the refrigerator may be compromised hand hygiene face mask sound waves sterilize antiseptics Sanitization Disinfection Sterilization Sanitization Disinfection Ultrasonic cleaning Ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes 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 Glassware and enamel sterilization? Evaporation can alter the chemical Wish of the following statements about a disinfectant is true? 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 Alcohol other disinfectant solutions If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, _____. Which of the following is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power? Which of the following is commonly used as a preservative ina 1p% solution and as a germicide and sporicide in a 5% solution? Which of the following brand name chemicals, commonly known as Cidex, is used in chemical sterilization processes? Which of the following is used to disinfect bloody surfaces before sanitization? 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? The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ____. Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments? The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is ____. Which of the following does the physician use to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem? Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients? A physician in a medical office should have a minimum of how many examination rooms for his or her exclusive use? Acid Formaldehyde Glutaraldehyde Bleach Iodine Always wear gloves Soaking instruments in a detergent solution Disinfection The general physical examination Medical assistant 2