Question 1

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)   sterilizationF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

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 soapF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 5

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) B) and C)

Question 6

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 recordsF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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 peroxideF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

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 hammerF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

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 peroxideF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 11

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

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Question 12

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)   OtoscopeF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

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)   SterilizationF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 14

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 detergentF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

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.

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Question 16

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)   motionF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

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) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

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

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Question 19

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)   BleachF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

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 formaldehydeF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following instruments must be sterilized?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 ____.

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

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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.

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