chapter 9: examination and treatment areas quiz

what is the primary purpose of an examination room?

provide an area for patient examination and treatment

ideally, each healthcare practintioner should have at least how many examination rooms?

2

the customary size of an examination room is approx:

8 × 12 feet

which is the most important when a patient changes into an examination gown?

privacy

ADA stands for:

Americans with Disabilities Act

an accessible doorway should generally be at least:

36 inches wide

which container should receive a used needle?

sharps container

which process physically removes blood, mucus, and other contaminations from instruments?

sanitization

which process destroys many or most pathogenic microorganisms but may not destroy bacterial spores?

disinfection

which process destroys all forms of microbial life, including spores?

sterilization

sanitization is usually performed:

before disinfection or sterilization

when handling contaminated instrument, the medical assistant should wear appropriate:

PPE

why should sharp instruments be separated from other instruments during cleaning?

to prevent injury

which areas of an instrument require particular attention during cleaning?

hinges, joints, grooves, and crevices

an ultrasonic cleaner uses:

sound waves

which statement about ultrasonic cleaning is correct?

it is useful for difficult to clean area

disinfectants are primarily used on:

inanimate objects

which agency approves/registers many disinfections used on environmental surfaces?

EPA

the effectiveness of a disinfectant can depend on its concentration and:

contact time

how should you prepare 100mL of a 10% bleach solution?

10 mL bleach + 90 mL water

one of the most important methods of preventing infection transmission is:

hand hygiene

when should hand hygiene be performed after wearing gloves?

after removing the gloves

examination table paper should normally be changed:

after each patient

used examination table paper should be:

rolled inward with the contaminated surface inside

a surface contaminated with blood should be:

properly cleaned and disinfected

which activity is prohibited in an area containing potentially infectious material?

a cut or puncture in the skin

after an examination room is cleaned, supplies should be:

returned to designated locations

the examination room temp should generally be maintained around:

70-72 F

proper examination room lighting is important because it helps the provider:

make accurate observations and perform procedures

proper ventilation helps reduce:

airborne contaminants

if an unpleasant odor occurs in an examination room, the first action should be to:

identify and eliminate the source

a lab fridge should generally be maintained at:

36-46 F

the celcius equivalent of the recommended lab fridge range is approx:

2-8 C

which instrument is used to examine the internal structures of the eye?

ophthalmoscope

which instrument examines the ear canal and tympanic membrane?

otoscope

which instrument measures blood pressure ?

sphygmomanometer

which instrument is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?

stethoscope

a reflex hammer is used to assess:

deep tendon reflexes

a turning fork may be used to evaluate:

hearing

a penlight may be used to assess:

pupil response

a nasal speculum is used to:

enlarge the nostril opening for examination

a vaginal speculum allows visualization of the:

vagina and cervix

before an examination, medical instruments should be checked for:

cleanliness, function, and appropriate processing

instruments should generally be arranged according to:

provider preference and order of use

cotton balls, gauze, dis needles, and tongue depressors are example of:

disposable supplies

which is an example of a consumable supply?

lubricant