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 out 
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 out

Question 2

Which of the following brand name chemicals, commonly known as Cidex, is used in chemical sterilization processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formaldehyde 
B)  Glutaraldehyde 
C)  Chlorine 
D)  Acid products 
E)  Hydrogen peroxide 
A)  Formaldehyde 
B)  Glutaraldehyde 
C)  Chlorine 
D)  Acid products 
E)  Hydrogen peroxide

Question 3

Iodine products that are used on human tissues as anti-infection agents are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Iodine products that are used on human...

Question 4

Leakproof containers that are color-coded red or labeled with a special symbol to show that they contain biological agents that can spread disease to living things are called ________ containers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leakproof containers that are color-coded red or...

Question 5

Which of the following is used on instruments and equipment that come in contact with intact mucous membranes or other surfaces not considered sterile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgical asepsis 
B)  Sanitization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Purification 
E)  Sterilization 
A)  Surgical asepsis 
B)  Sanitization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Purification 
E)  Sterilization

Question 6

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)  Alcohol 
E)  Bleach 
A)  Ultrasonic cleaning 
B)  Autoclave 
C)  Scrub brush 
D)  Alcohol 
E)  Bleach

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bleach is commonly used in laboratory settings...

Question 8

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 soap 
A)  Formaldehyde 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Iodine 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide 
E)  Germicidal soap

Question 9

The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sanitization 
B)  disinfection 
C)  purification 
D)  surgical asepsis 
E)  sterilization 
A)  sanitization 
B)  disinfection 
C)  purification 
D)  surgical asepsis 
E)  sterilization

Question 10

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

Question 11

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)  Alcohol 
A)  Germicidal soap 
B)  Acid 
C)  Boiling water 
D)  Iodine 
E)  Alcohol

Question 12

One type of disposable supply is a prepared paper slide used to test the stool for the presence of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One type of disposable supply is a...

Question 13

Supplies for a general physical exam may be either disposable or ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Supplies for a general physical exam may...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

transcutan

Question 15

When the medical assistant puts a patient in the examination room to wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  on the countertop in the examination room 
B)  in a rack that hangs on the wall directly outside the examination room 
C)  at the reception desk for the physician to pick up before entering the room 
D)  in a rack attached to the inside of the examination room door 
E)  in the appropriate place in the filing cabinet that holds patient records 
A)  on the countertop in the examination room 
B)  in a rack that hangs on the wall directly outside the examination room 
C)  at the reception desk for the physician to pick up before entering the room 
D)  in a rack attached to the inside of the examination room door 
E)  in the appropriate place in the filing cabinet that holds patient records

Question 16

Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soaking instruments in a bleach solution 
B)  Scrubbing instruments with a steel wool pad 
C)  Soaking instruments in a detergent solution 
D)  Placing all instruments together for sanitization 
E)  Spraying instruments with formaldehyde 
A)  Soaking instruments in a bleach solution 
B)  Scrubbing instruments with a steel wool pad 
C)  Soaking instruments in a detergent solution 
D)  Placing all instruments together for sanitization 
E)  Spraying instruments with formaldehyde

Question 17

Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drop each instrument into the sink 
B)  Wear utility gloves 
C)  Scrub each instrument with a metal brush or steel wool 
D)  Allow them to soak for six hours 
E)  Use an acidic-pH detergent 
A)  Drop each instrument into the sink 
B)  Wear utility gloves 
C)  Scrub each instrument with a metal brush or steel wool 
D)  Allow them to soak for six hours 
E)  Use an acidic-pH detergent

Question 18

Which of the following instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal speculum 
B)  Laryngeal mirror 
C)  Vaginal speculum 
D)  Anoscope 
E)  Otoscope 
A)  Nasal speculum 
B)  Laryngeal mirror 
C)  Vaginal speculum 
D)  Anoscope 
E)  Otoscope

Question 19

Which of the following instruments must be sterilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anoscope and vaginal speculum 
B)  Laryngeal mirror and nasal speculum 
C)  Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope 
D)  Ophthalmoscope and otoscope 
E)  Penlight and reflex hammer 
A)  Anoscope and vaginal speculum 
B)  Laryngeal mirror and nasal speculum 
C)  Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope 
D)  Ophthalmoscope and otoscope 
E)  Penlight and reflex hammer

Question 20

An ultrasonic cleaner used to sanitize delicate instruments generates __________________ to loosen contaminates from the instruments.

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  chemicals 
C)  sound waves 
D)  special soap 
E)  motion 
A)  heat 
B)  chemicals 
C)  sound waves 
D)  special soap 
E)  motion

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

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

Which of the following brand name chemicals, commonly known as Cidex, is used in chemical sterilization processes?

Iodine products that are used on human tissues as anti-infection agents are called ________.

Leakproof containers that are color-coded red or labeled with a special symbol to show that they contain biological agents that can spread disease to living things are called ________ containers.

Which of the following is used on instruments and equipment that come in contact with intact mucous membranes or other surfaces not considered sterile?

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

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.

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

The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is ____.

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

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

One type of disposable supply is a prepared paper slide used to test the stool for the presence of ________.

Supplies for a general physical exam may be either disposable or ________.

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

When the medical assistant puts a patient in the examination room to wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record is ____.

Which of the following is part of the sanitization of soiled instruments?

Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments?

Which of the following instruments is used in the collection of gynecological specimens?

Which of the following instruments must be sterilized?

An ultrasonic cleaner used to sanitize delicate instruments generates __________________ to loosen contaminates from the instruments.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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