Question 1

Which of the following does the physician use to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   A report from another physician
B)   Documentation from the nurse
C)   The general physical examination
D)   The patient's medical record
E)   The admission sheet the patient fills outF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The temperature of the laboratory refrigerators should be maintained between ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   10 °\degree° F and 15 °\degree° F
B)   24 °\degree° F and 28 °\degree° F
C)   36 °\degree° F and 46 °\degree° F
D)   50 °\degree° F and 56 °\degree° F
E)   60 °\degree° F and 65 °\degree° F F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The act that requires businesses, services, and public transportation to provide "reasonable accommodations" for the disabled is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical assistant
B)   Nurse
C)   Housekeeper
D)   Physician's assistant
E)   PhysicianF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following methods should be used to clean the work surfaces in the examination room, including the examining table, sink, and countertop?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disinfection
B)   Ultrasonic cleaning
C)   Sanitization
D)   Fumigation
E)   SterilizationF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

After sanitization, some instruments and equipment require only ________ before being used again. For other items, this is merely the second step in infection control, performed before the process of sterilization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After sanitization, some instruments and equipment require...

Question 7

The complete destruction of all pathogenic, beneficial, and harmless microorganisms from the surface of instruments and equipment is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   surgical asepsis
B)   sanitization
C)   disinfection
D)   purification
E)   sterilizationF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

A thick-walled reproductive body capable of resisting harsh conditions is called a bacterial ________ and has been known to survive disinfection with strong chemicals and boiling water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A thick-walled reproductive body capable of resisting...

Question 9

Which of the following has a hard-rubber triangular head and is used to check a patient's reflexes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tuning fork
B)   Tape measure
C)   Reflex hammer
D)   Sphygmomanometer
E)   AnoscopeF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Otoscope
B)   Exam light
C)   Penlight
D)   Anoscope
E)   OphthalmoscopeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The cleaning process used on instruments such as nasal specula and endotracheal tubes is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ultrasonic cleaning.
B)   sterilization.
C)   sanitization.
D)   fumigation.
E)   disinfection.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

After a minor surgical procedure, Karen is scrubbing the instruments to sanitize them before disinfection and sterilization. She notices that one of the hinged instruments does not close properly. What should Karen do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wrap the instrument for sterilization
B)   Set it aside and notify the physician or office manager
C)   Place the instrument in the biohazardous waste container
D)   Leave it in the detergent solution overnight and check it again tomorrow
E)   Return the instrument to its tray for storageF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The customary size for an examination room is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   4 ft. by 6 ft
B)   6 ft. by 8 ft
C)   8 ft. by 10 ft
D)   8 ft. by 12 ft
E)   10 ft. by 16 ftF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

A physician performs a(n) ________ examination to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physician performs a(n) ________ examination to...

Question 15

Which of the following is used to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ultrasonic cleaning
B)   Sterilization
C)   Sanitization
D)   Purification
E)   DisinfectionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Germicidal soap
B)   Acid
C)   Boiling water
D)   Iodine
E)   AlcoholF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

The cover for the examining table should be made of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   paper
B)   cotton
C)   nylon
D)   polyester
E)   rayonF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

________ is used to clean items that touch only healthy, intact skin. For other equipment, this is the first step before disinfection and sterilization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is used to clean items that...

Question 19

What is the most appropriate way to monitor the temperature in a laboratory refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place an ice cube tray in the refrigerator and see if the water freezes
B)   Open the refrigerator frequently to check items for coldness
C)   Place a thermometer in the refrigerator
D)   Place a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator and take a drink to determine coldness
E)   Open the refrigerator door and wave a thermometer inside, then check the readingF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

A lighted instrument that is used to examine the inner structures of the eye is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   penlight
B)   exam light
C)   anoscope
D)   otoscope
E)   ophthalmoscopeF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

After sanitization, some instruments and equipment require only ________ before being used again. For other items, this is merely the second step in infection control, performed before the process of sterilization.

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Which of the following has a hard-rubber triangular head and is used to check a patient's reflexes?

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A thick-walled reproductive body capable of resisting harsh conditions is called a bacterial ________ and has been known to survive disinfection with strong chemicals and boiling water.

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________ is used to clean items that touch only healthy, intact skin. For other equipment, this is the first step before disinfection and sterilization.

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A physician performs a(n) ________ examination to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem.

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What is the most appropriate way to monitor the temperature in a laboratory refrigerator?

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Which of the following is used to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers?

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Which of the following does the physician use to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem?

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The cleaning process used on instruments such as nasal specula and endotracheal tubes is ____.

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Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane?

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The temperature of the laboratory refrigerators should be maintained between ____.

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Which of the following is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power?

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The cover for the examining table should be made of ____.

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The act that requires businesses, services, and public transportation to provide "reasonable accommodations" for the disabled is ________.

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Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients?

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Which of the following methods should be used to clean the work surfaces in the examination room, including the examining table, sink, and countertop?

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The complete destruction of all pathogenic, beneficial, and harmless microorganisms from the surface of instruments and equipment is ____.

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After a minor surgical procedure, Karen is scrubbing the instruments to sanitize them before disinfection and sterilization. She notices that one of the hinged instruments does not close properly. What should Karen do?

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The customary size for an examination room is ____.

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