Question 1

The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the number of microorganisms in the office 
B)  clean all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness 
C)  educate patients about their role in healthcare 
D)  prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office 
E)  keep organisms from entering the body 
A)  reduce the number of microorganisms in the office 
B)  clean all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness 
C)  educate patients about their role in healthcare 
D)  prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office 
E)  keep organisms from entering the body

Question 2

Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure cuff 
B)  Reflex hammer 
C)  Endoscope 
D)  Stethoscope 
E)  Surgical instrument 
A)  Blood pressure cuff 
B)  Reflex hammer 
C)  Endoscope 
D)  Stethoscope 
E)  Surgical instrument

Question 3

Surfaces that have been contaminated by an infected patient should be thoroughly cleaned using an EPA-approved disinfectant of 1:10 ______ solution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surfaces that have been contaminated by an...

Question 4

Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2 
A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2

Question 5

Approximately what percent of patients will develop an infection at the surgical site?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  3% 
C)  4% 
D)  5% 
E)  6% 
A)  2% 
B)  3% 
C)  4% 
D)  5% 
E)  6%

Question 6

Which of the following is an important step for the medical assistant to remember when running a load through the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the load contains both wrapped packs and individual instruments, place the instruments above the wrapped packs. 
B)  After the steam cycle and before the drying cycle, open the door to the autoclave 1 inch. 
C)  Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings. 
D)  Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading. 
E)  Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs. 
A)  If the load contains both wrapped packs and individual instruments, place the instruments above the wrapped packs. 
B)  After the steam cycle and before the drying cycle, open the door to the autoclave 1 inch. 
C)  Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings. 
D)  Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading. 
E)  Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs.

Question 7

Part of Josie's responsibility as a medical assistant is to run the autoclave as needed to sterilize instruments. Once a week, she includes a biological sterilization indicator with a load as a general quality control measure. Today, she notices that the biological indicator from yesterday's load is positive. What does this result mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proper temperature was not reached 
B)  The pressure in the autoclave was not high enough 
C)  There was not enough steam in the autoclave 
D)  The water reservoir on the autoclave is running low 
E)  The items in that load are not sterile 
A)  The proper temperature was not reached 
B)  The pressure in the autoclave was not high enough 
C)  There was not enough steam in the autoclave 
D)  The water reservoir on the autoclave is running low 
E)  The items in that load are not sterile

Question 8

Timing for items to be sterilized in an autoclave should not be started until the unit has reached the proper _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Timing for items to be sterilized in...

Question 9

________ is required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is required for all instruments or...

Question 10

A clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as ______ ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A clean technique that is based on...

Question 11

The goal of _____ ______ is to keep organisms from entering the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of _____ ______ is to...

Question 12

The CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least possible amount of time due to which type of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strep 
B)  Staph 
C)  Clostridium 
D)  CLABSI 
E)  CAUTI 
A)  Strep 
B)  Staph 
C)  Clostridium 
D)  CLABSI 
E)  CAUTI

Question 13

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

healthcare-associate

Question 14

Most autoclaves must reach a certain temperature and pressure to complete the sterilization process. If the temperature must reach 250° to 270°Fahrenheit, what must the pressure range be?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 30 pounds of pressure 
B)  20 to 35 pounds of pressure 
C)  10 to 20 pounds of pressure 
D)  25 to 40 pounds of pressure 
E)  30 to 45 pounds of pressure 
A)  15 to 30 pounds of pressure 
B)  20 to 35 pounds of pressure 
C)  10 to 20 pounds of pressure 
D)  25 to 40 pounds of pressure 
E)  30 to 45 pounds of pressure

Question 15

Posters published by the ______ should be placed in patient reception areas as a reminder to use tissues and cover coughs to reduce the spread of infectious agents.

Accepted Answer

CDC Center

Question 16

Which of the following would cause the autoclave load to not sterilize properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steam temperature of 212°F or 100°C 
B)  Wrapping the instruments in muslin 
C)  Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines 
D)  Placing hinged instruments in the open position 
E)  Refilling the reservoir with distilled water before operating 
A)  Steam temperature of 212°F or 100°C 
B)  Wrapping the instruments in muslin 
C)  Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines 
D)  Placing hinged instruments in the open position 
E)  Refilling the reservoir with distilled water before operating

Question 17

The four leading factors that cause incomplete sterilization include incorrect timing, insufficient temperature, overcrowding of packs, and ___________.

Accepted Answer

inadequate

Question 18

Which numbered item in the diagram is the first step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2 
A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  7 
D)  4 
E)  2

Question 19

The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  placing the instruments together with surfaces touching 
B)  using double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments 
C)  placing all hinged instruments in the closed position 
D)  wrapping each instrument in the fabric as loosely as possible with the ends open 
E)  using electrical tape to close the wrapping 
A)  placing the instruments together with surfaces touching 
B)  using double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments 
C)  placing all hinged instruments in the closed position 
D)  wrapping each instrument in the fabric as loosely as possible with the ends open 
E)  using electrical tape to close the wrapping

Question 20

What is the most common microorganism associated with a surgical site infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus 
B)  Staphylococcus 
C)  Clostridium 
D)  CLABSI 
E)  CAUTI 
A)  Streptococcus 
B)  Staphylococcus 
C)  Clostridium 
D)  CLABSI 
E)  CAUTI

Exam 35: Infection Control Practices

The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____.

Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item?

Surfaces that have been contaminated by an infected patient should be thoroughly cleaned using an EPA-approved disinfectant of 1:10 ______ solution.

Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Approximately what percent of patients will develop an infection at the surgical site?

Which of the following is an important step for the medical assistant to remember when running a load through the autoclave?

Timing for items to be sterilized in an autoclave should not be started until the unit has reached the proper _____.

________ is required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body.

A clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as ______ ______.

The goal of _____ ______ is to keep organisms from entering the body.

The CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least possible amount of time due to which type of infection?

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

Most autoclaves must reach a certain temperature and pressure to complete the sterilization process. If the temperature must reach 250° to 270°Fahrenheit, what must the pressure range be?

Posters published by the ______ should be placed in patient reception areas as a reminder to use tissues and cover coughs to reduce the spread of infectious agents.

Which of the following would cause the autoclave load to not sterilize properly?

The four leading factors that cause incomplete sterilization include incorrect timing, insufficient temperature, overcrowding of packs, and ___________.

Which numbered item in the diagram is the first step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.

What is the most common microorganism associated with a surgical site infection?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

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A clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as .

The goal of _ __ is to keep organisms from entering the body.