Question 1

Which of the following is the usual way to signal that an examination room is occupied?

Accepted Answer

A)  An "occupied" sign posted on the door 
B)  A door lock that reads "occupied" when in the locked position 
C)  A light on the door or wall is illuminated 
D)  The door to the examination room is open, so people can see that it is occupied 
E)  The overhead lights in the examination room are turned on 
A)  An "occupied" sign posted on the door 
B)  A door lock that reads "occupied" when in the locked position 
C)  A light on the door or wall is illuminated 
D)  The door to the examination room is open, so people can see that it is occupied 
E)  The overhead lights in the examination room are turned on

Question 2

Biological agents that can spread disease to living things are ________ materials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Biological agents that can spread disease to...

Question 3

Which of the following activities does OSHA prohibit medical personnel from doing in a room where potentially infectious materials are present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replacing the 10% bleach solution used to disinfect the surfaces 
B)  Washing your hands 
C)  Filling the paper towel rack 
D)  Chewing gum and applying cosmetics 
E)  Performing office laboratory tests 
A)  Replacing the 10% bleach solution used to disinfect the surfaces 
B)  Washing your hands 
C)  Filling the paper towel rack 
D)  Chewing gum and applying cosmetics 
E)  Performing office laboratory tests

Question 4

Which of the following can be disinfected and used again without sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needles and syringes 
B)  Glassware and enamel 
C)  Vaginal specula 
D)  Curettes 
E)  suture removal instruments 
A)  Needles and syringes 
B)  Glassware and enamel 
C)  Vaginal specula 
D)  Curettes 
E)  suture removal instruments

Question 5

Which of the following is part of the sanitization of equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boiling instruments in boiling water 
B)  Scrubbing instruments with steel wool 
C)  Soaking instruments in detergent solution 
D)  Placing all instruments together for sanitization 
E)  Spraying instruments with formaldehyde 
A)  Boiling instruments in boiling water 
B)  Scrubbing instruments with steel wool 
C)  Soaking instruments in detergent solution 
D)  Placing all instruments together for sanitization 
E)  Spraying instruments with formaldehyde

Question 6

The area where the physician observes and listens to the patient, performs a general physical examination, and dispenses treatment is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  interim room 
B)  laboratory 
C)  examination room 
D)  surgical room 
E)  procedure room 
A)  interim room 
B)  laboratory 
C)  examination room 
D)  surgical room 
E)  procedure room

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires that businesses, services, and public transportation provide "reasonable accommodations" for the disabled and provides ________ guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...

Question 8

________ cleaning involves placing instruments in a special bath in which sound waves are generated through a cleaning solution to loosen contaminants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ cleaning involves placing instruments in a...

Question 9

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 10

A chemical spray used to preserve a specimen obtained from the body for pathologic examination is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chemical spray used to preserve a...

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Which of the following are examples of disposable instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs 
B)  Curettes and needles 
C)  Otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes 
D)  Tuning forks and reflex hammers 
E)  Exam lights and laryngeal mirrors 
A)  Stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs 
B)  Curettes and needles 
C)  Otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes 
D)  Tuning forks and reflex hammers 
E)  Exam lights and laryngeal mirrors

Question 14

Sanitization is used to clean which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needles and syringes 
B)  Ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes 
C)  Glassware and enamelware 
D)  Curettes and vaginal specula 
E)  Laryngoscope 
A)  Needles and syringes 
B)  Ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes 
C)  Glassware and enamelware 
D)  Curettes and vaginal specula 
E)  Laryngoscope

Question 15

The ease with which people can move in and out of a space is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ease with which people can move...

Question 16

Which of the following reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sphygmomanometer 
B)  Laryngeal mirror 
C)  Nasal speculum 
D)  Otoscope 
E)  Ophthalmoscope 
A)  Sphygmomanometer 
B)  Laryngeal mirror 
C)  Nasal speculum 
D)  Otoscope 
E)  Ophthalmoscope

Question 17

Which of the following is used to listen to body sounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stethoscope 
B)  Otoscope 
C)  Tuning fork 
D)  Ophthalmoscope 
E)  Anoscope 
A)  Stethoscope 
B)  Otoscope 
C)  Tuning fork 
D)  Ophthalmoscope 
E)  Anoscope

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

Which of the following is the usual way to signal that an examination room is occupied?

Biological agents that can spread disease to living things are ________ materials.

Which of the following activities does OSHA prohibit medical personnel from doing in a room where potentially infectious materials are present?

Which of the following can be disinfected and used again without sterilization?

Which of the following is part of the sanitization of equipment?

The area where the physician observes and listens to the patient, performs a general physical examination, and dispenses treatment is the ____.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires that businesses, services, and public transportation provide "reasonable accommodations" for the disabled and provides ________ guidelines.

________ cleaning involves placing instruments in a special bath in which sound waves are generated through a cleaning solution to loosen contaminants.

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

A chemical spray used to preserve a specimen obtained from the body for pathologic examination is a(n) ________.

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

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 are examples of disposable instruments?

Sanitization is used to clean which of the following?

The ease with which people can move in and out of a space is called ________.

Which of the following reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes?

Which of the following is used to listen to body sounds?

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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