Ch.9 Wyma Post test Questions 7e Test Bank Docx - Medical Assisting Admin 7e | Test Bank Booth by Kathryn Booth, Leesa Whicker, Terri Wyma. DOCX document preview.
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1) The medical assistant should be able to evaluate the exam room environment and identify unsafe conditions. Which of the following would require prompt attention when preparing an exam room for the next patient?
A) Electrical cords that run along the wall
B) Nonskid floors
C) Furniture that has rounded edges
D) Open cabinet door
E) Properly secured puncture-proof waste containers
2) Infection control is a vital key in the safety of the medical assistant and the patient as the exam room is prepared. Which of the following is NOT a safeguard in proper room preparation?
A) Hand washing
B) Cleaning the exam table
C) Disinfecting the exam room surfaces
D) Placing regulated waste into a waste basket
E) Disposing of blood, body fluids, and human tissues in a biohazardous waste container
3) The main concerns for an exam room include safety, efficiency, and comfort. Which of the following elements related to those concerns would NOT be found in the typical exam room setting?
A) Biohazardous waste container
B) Puncture-proof container
C) Adjustable exam table
D) High-intensity lamp
E) Patient chart rack
4) Which of the following is NOT true concerning the position and use of an exam table?
A) The table should be positioned to the left side of the room against two walls to ensure patient safety related to falls.
B) The position of the exam table allows for the patient to be attended to on at least three sides.
C) The exam table usually has a pullout step to assist the patient on and off of the table.
D) Exam tables are usually adjustable to enable the patient to be positioned in various positions.
E) The exam table is the key piece of equipment in the exam room.
5) Proper disposal of waste in the exam room helps prevent the spread of infection. Which of the following would represent proper disposal of a dressing dripping with blood and body fluids?
A) Biohazardous waste container
B) Metal wastebasket with lid
C) Biohazardous puncture-proof container
D) Open wastebasket
E) Wrapped in paper towels and dropped in wastebasket
6) Prevention of infectious diseases is vital in the healthcare setting. Which of the following procedures is the first step in the prevention of infection?
A) Handwashing
B) Disinfecting contaminated work surfaces
C) Sterilizing instruments
D) Sanitizing equipment
E) Maintaining a clean exam room table
7) Which of the following materials is NOT used to disinfect exam room surfaces?
A) Sterile gloves
B) 10% bleach solution
C) Paper towels
D) Dustpan and brush
E) Clean sponge or heavy rag
8) Which of the following is true concerning ventilation of the exam room?
A) An odor-absorbing filter may be used with the ventilation system
B) Odors can be masked with strong room deodorizers.
C) If the source of odor is potentially infectious, it should be removed immediately after the room has been aired.
D) Fresh air elimination of odors should not be used.
E) Most patients expect the healthcare facility to have a medicinal smell.
9) Which of the following helps prevent accidents in the exam room?
A) Good lighting
B) Ventilation system
C) Properly placed instruments
D) Quiet environment
E) Written safety instructions clearly posted
10) Adjusting the temperature, lighting, and ventilation in the exam room serves which of the following purposes?
A) The exam room is in order and fit to use.
B) The exam room resembles the patent's home environment.
C) The exam room is more energy efficient.
D) The exam room meets the required standard precautions.
11) Which of the following gynecological instruments will the physician need to perform a pelvic exam during a CPE?
A) Vaginal speculum
B) Otoscope
C) Hagar uterine dilators
D) Martin pelvimeter
E) Anoscope
12) Which of the following general physical examination supplies would require biohazardous waste disposal in a sharps container?
A) Used specimen containers
B) Cervical scraper
C) Disposable syringe/needle combinations
D) Occult blood slides
E) Used wound dressings
13) Which of the following is true regarding disinfection?
A) It destroys all microorganisms.
B) It may be used for endotracheal tubes.
C) It is sufficient for instruments that penetrate the patient’s skin.
D) It must be used for otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes.
E) It involves scrubbing instruments to remove blood and tissues.
14) Which of the following is the most appropriate means of sanitizing delicate instruments?
A) Autoclave
B) Boiling water
C) Ultrasonic cleaner
D) Alcohol soak
E) Scrubbing with a brush
15) Which term describes the process of killing pathogenic organisms or rendering them inactive?
A) Asepsis
B) Sanitization
C) Sterilization
D) Disinfection
E) Medical asepsis
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