Question 1

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 C

Question 2

The primary reason for having a minimum of two examination rooms per physician is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows other physicians to use the room 
B)  enables the medical assistant to prepare one room while the physician examines a patient in the other 
C)  can serve as an additional waiting area for patients when the reception area is full 
D)  can be used as a room for a contagious patient who comes to the office 
E)  provides a place for the physician to read journals and do paperwork 
A)  allows other physicians to use the room 
B)  enables the medical assistant to prepare one room while the physician examines a patient in the other 
C)  can serve as an additional waiting area for patients when the reception area is full 
D)  can be used as a room for a contagious patient who comes to the office 
E)  provides a place for the physician to read journals and do paperwork B

Question 3

A physician in a medical office should have a minimum of how many examination rooms for his or her exclusive use?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 B

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a consumable supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specimen container 
B)  Cotton-tipped applicator 
C)  Isopropyl alcohol 
D)  Gauze 
E)  Curettes 
A)  Specimen container 
B)  Cotton-tipped applicator 
C)  Isopropyl alcohol 
D)  Gauze 
E)  Curettes

Question 5

The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____.

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

The temperature in the food refrigerator should be maintained between ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  24$\degree$F and 28$\degree$F 
B)  32$\degree$F and 40$\degree$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 
A)  24$\degree$F and 28$\degree$F 
B)  32$\degree$F and 40$\degree$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

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct position for the examining table?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lengthwise directly in front of the door 
B)  Snug against the inside wall 
C)  Lengthwise in front of the window 
D)  Sideways in front of the window 
E)  In the center of the room or coming out from the wall 
A)  Lengthwise directly in front of the door 
B)  Snug against the inside wall 
C)  Lengthwise in front of the window 
D)  Sideways in front of the window 
E)  In the center of the room or coming out from the wall

Question 8

A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stethoscope 
B)  anoscope 
C)  otoscope 
D)  tape measure 
E)  sphygmomanometer 
A)  stethoscope 
B)  anoscope 
C)  otoscope 
D)  tape measure 
E)  sphygmomanometer

Question 9

The first step in eliminating offensive odors from an exam room is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  use an odor-absorbing filter 
B)  spray the room with an air freshener 
C)  open a window 
D)  turn on a fan 
E)  eliminate the source of the odor 
A)  use an odor-absorbing filter 
B)  spray the room with an air freshener 
C)  open a window 
D)  turn on a fan 
E)  eliminate the source of the odor

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

You should provide tissues or special wipes for patients who need to wipe away ________ (a water-soluble gel) after certain procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should provide tissues or special wipes...

Question 12

Which of the following is commonly used to clean instruments and equipment that would be damaged by immersion in soap and water or other disinfectant solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formaldehyde 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Acid products 
D)  Glutaraldehyde 
E)  Chlorine 
A)  Formaldehyde 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Acid products 
D)  Glutaraldehyde 
E)  Chlorine

Question 13

Which of the following is commonly known as Cidex or Glutarex and 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 14

Which of the following is the appropriate method for disposal of soiled linen cloths and pillowcases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash them in the office washing machine 
B)  Place them in a biohazard-labeled bag and send to a laundry for cleaning 
C)  Have office personnel take turns taking them home to wash 
D)  Place them in a cloth bag to send to a laundry for cleaning 
E)  Dispose of them in a biohazardous waste container 
A)  Wash them in the office washing machine 
B)  Place them in a biohazard-labeled bag and send to a laundry for cleaning 
C)  Have office personnel take turns taking them home to wash 
D)  Place them in a cloth bag to send to a laundry for cleaning 
E)  Dispose of them in a biohazardous waste container

Question 15

Which of the following instruments that a physician uses during an examination is sometimes mounted on the wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penlight and reflex hammer 
B)  Sphygmomanometer and otoscope 
C)  Laryngeal mirror and anoscope 
D)  Nasal speculum and tuning fork 
E)  Vaginal speculum and tape measure 
A)  Penlight and reflex hammer 
B)  Sphygmomanometer and otoscope 
C)  Laryngeal mirror and anoscope 
D)  Nasal speculum and tuning fork 
E)  Vaginal speculum and tape measure

Question 16

Absorption through a cut or crack in the skin is ________ absorption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Absorption through a cut or crack in...

Question 17

The scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants or media where pathogens can grow is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The scrubbing of instruments and equipment with...

Question 18

Cleaning products applied particularly to instruments and equipment to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cleaning products applied particularly to instruments and...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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 biohazardous ________ containers.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

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

The primary reason for having a minimum of two examination rooms per physician is that it ____.

A physician in a medical office should have a minimum of how many examination rooms for his or her exclusive use?

Which of the following is an example of a consumable supply?

The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____.

The temperature in the food refrigerator should be maintained between ____.

Which of the following is the correct position for the examining table?

A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a(n) ____.

The first step in eliminating offensive odors from an exam room is to ____.

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

You should provide tissues or special wipes for patients who need to wipe away ________ (a water-soluble gel) after certain procedures.

Which of the following is commonly used to clean instruments and equipment that would be damaged by immersion in soap and water or other disinfectant solutions?

Which of the following is commonly known as Cidex or Glutarex and is used in chemical sterilization processes?

Which of the following is the appropriate method for disposal of soiled linen cloths and pillowcases?

Which of the following instruments that a physician uses during an examination is sometimes mounted on the wall?

Absorption through a cut or crack in the skin is ________ absorption.

The scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants or media where pathogens can grow is called ________.

Cleaning products applied particularly to instruments and equipment to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms are called ________.

Cleaning 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 biohazardous ________ containers.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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