Question 1

Which of the following is used to measure body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   Otoscope
B)   Tuning fork
C)   Thermometer
D)   Sphygmomanometer
E)   StethoscopeF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The number of examination rooms in a medical office depends on the number of physicians who work there and on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   how much time each physician spends with a patient
B)   how big the office is
C)   how many assistants each physician has
D)   how many rooms each physician wants
E)   each physician's patient loadF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Bleach is commonly used in laboratory settings to provide a measure of protection against transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is an effective ________ when used in a 10% solution.

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Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allow housekeeping to clean it up, since the office is closing and they will be here shortly to clean
B)   Get a mop from the storage closet and mop the floor.
C)   Clean up the vomitus, using Standard Precautions because the vomitus is potentially infectious.
D)   Spray air freshener in the room and leave the mess for the morning shift to clean up.
E)   Open a window to help reduce the odor, then turn on a fan with a high-speed blower.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is appropriate for cleaning surfaces in the exam room?

Accepted Answer

A)   Germicidal soap
B)   10% solution of household bleach
C)   Iodine
D)   Alcohol
E)   Hydrogen peroxideF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

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 minimum required clearance space is

Accepted Answer

A)   32 inches.
B)   36 inches.
C)   60 inches.
D)   90 inches.
E)   120 inches.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is commonly used as a preservative in a 10% solution and as a germicide and sporicide in a 5% solution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Formaldehyde
B)   Alcohol
C)   Iodine
D)   Hydrogen peroxide
E)   Germicidal soapF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Blood that is not visible to the naked eye is called ________ blood.

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Question 9

Good _______________ in work and exam areas is required to make accurate diagnoses and to read orders and instructions.

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Question 10

Which of the following statements about a disinfectant is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The disinfectant solution is more potent after several uses.
B)   Items should be placed in the disinfectant bath wet.
C)   Soap should be used in the sanitization process.
D)   Evaporation can alter the chemical makeup of the solution.
E)   Disinfectants are used on human tissues as anti-infection agents.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is____.

Accepted Answer

A)   55 °\degree° F
B)   62 °\degree° F
C)   72 °\degree° F
D)   80 °\degree° F
E)   84 °\degree° F F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is the appropriate way to remove a used examining table cover?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crumple up the paper
B)   Shake it in the air to assist in easier removal
C)   Roll it up tightly and quickly
D)   Turn it inside out
E)   Fold it neatly with the used side facing outF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is a reason for storing biohazardous substances in a separate refrigerator from food and beverages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Food or beverages may leak on the biohazardous substances.
B)   You could accidentally grab a biohazardous substance that is not clearly labeled and ingest it.
C)   There may not be enough room in one refrigerator for both.
D)   Biohazardous substances do not have to be refrigerated.
E)   Food may cause the deterioration of the biohazardous substances.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines require that doors be ____ wide to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through.

Accepted Answer

A)   24 inches
B)   30 inches
C)   32 inches
D)   60 inches
E)   84 inchesF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Exposure that can spread disease may occur through inhalation, ingestion, or ________.

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Question 16

An instrument used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ophthalmoscope
B)   otoscope
C)   nasal speculum
D)   sphygmomanometer
E)   anoscopeF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The complete destruction of all living organisms is accomplished by ________.

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Question 18

For patient comfort, you should set the thermostat to maintain the temperature in an exam room at _______________$\degree$F.

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Question 19

The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hand-remove each item from the disinfection unit
B)   store all items in water
C)   always wear gloves
D)   wash items with soap after removing them from the disinfection unit
E)   use sterile tongs to place the items in storage drawersF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is used to sanitize delicate instruments and instruments that have moving parts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ultrasonic cleaning
B)   Autoclave
C)   Scrub brush
D)   Dishcloth
E)   Sponge and waterF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

Good _______________ in work and exam areas is required to make accurate diagnoses and to read orders and instructions.

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Which of the following is commonly used as a preservative in a 10% solution and as a germicide and sporicide in a 5% solution?

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The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is____.

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Which of the following is a reason for storing biohazardous substances in a separate refrigerator from food and beverages?

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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 minimum required clearance space is

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Which of the following is used to measure body temperature?

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The appropriate way to handle disinfected supplies is to ____.

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The number of examination rooms in a medical office depends on the number of physicians who work there and on ____.

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For patient comfort, you should set the thermostat to maintain the temperature in an exam room at _______________ °\degree° F.

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Which of the following statements about a disinfectant is true?

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Bleach is commonly used in laboratory settings to provide a measure of protection against transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is an effective ________ when used in a 10% solution.

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The complete destruction of all living organisms is accomplished by ________.

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Exposure that can spread disease may occur through inhalation, ingestion, or ________.

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An instrument used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing is a(n) ____.

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Blood that is not visible to the naked eye is called ________ blood.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines require that doors be ____ wide to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through.

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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?

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Which of the following is the appropriate way to remove a used examining table cover?

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Which of the following is appropriate for cleaning surfaces in the exam room?

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Which of the following is used to sanitize delicate instruments and instruments that have moving parts?

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