Chapter 9 Flashcards
What is a general physical examination?
To confirm a patient’s health or diagnose a medical problem.
What is the number & size room in the healthcare?
The number of the room depends on how many practitioner work in the healthcare and the medical office has at least two exam room. The size for an room is 8x12 feet large
How to know when the room is occupied?
Device such as colored tabs on the wall or door may be used to signal that the room is occupied.
______ refers to the ease with which people can move in and out of a space.
Accessibility
______ is the scrubbing of instrument and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminets.
Sanitization
What you need to do after use of an instrument?
Sanitize the instrument as soon as possible.
What if you cannot sanitize the instruments immediately?
Place them in a sink or container filled with water and neutral-pH detergent so the blood and tissue will not dry on the instrument.
Nick and scratches can affect their ______
function and can provide opportunities for bacterial contamination.
Scrubbing instruments and equipment each item using _____
hot, soapy water and a small plastic scrub brush.
Stainless steel items must be sanitized differently than _____
chrome-plated instruments
How to dry an instrument?
Roll the instrument on the towel to remove moisture, dry it thoroughly, and examine it closely to be sure it is operating correctly.
To sanitize rubber and plastic products you may need to ______
soak them only for a short period or not at all
Is the process that destroys most but not all microorganism ____
Disinfection
Thick walled, reproductive bodies capable of resisting harsh conditions
Bacterial spores
Instruments and equipment that you can disinfect and reuse without sterilization
- Enamelware
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Glassware
- Laryngoscope
- Nasal specula
In contrast, cleaning products used on human tissues as anti-infection agents are called
antiseptics
If the disinfectant solution has been used many times it may ____
not be as powerful as a fresh solution
When you handling disinfected supplies you should?
Always wear glove and make sure you store disinfected equipment in a clean, moisture free environment
When you remove used covering from the examination table you should?
roll it up quickly and carefully with the contaminated side on the inside
Adequates preservation requires
maintaining careful temperature control in refrigerator
A nearly arranged room can boost what?
Can boost the patient confidence and supports the impression of a well run office
What is the perfect temperature?
The best temperature is between 70 F and 72 F
What is the purpose of perfect lightning?
To make accurate diagnose, to correctly carry out medical procedures, and to read orders and instructions.
A well-lit room also helps prevent _____. Adjust room lights and blinds or drapes as necessary in ______.
accidents, preparation for an exams.
First you must eliminate the _______, especially if the source is potentially infectious or toxic.
source of odor
If the rooms in your office do not may be able to turn on a high speed blower to vent room air to the outside What you should do?
Open the window and a fan may be sufficient to freshen the air.
If necessary you can temporarily mask unpleasant odors with a rom
deodorizer or spray. Some sprays also help kill germs.
Disposable instruments are
often referred to as supplies
Physicians usually begin in a general physical exam by
exanimating the patient’s head and face and working down the body
Disposable supplies are items are used once and discarded for example
- Cervical scraper
- Cotton balls
- Glass slides
- Gloves
- Specimen containers
- Tongue depressor
Consumable supplies are items
that can be emptied or used up in an exam
Consumable example are
- Fixative
- Isopropyl
- Lubricant
What is the purpose of recordkeeping system
To determine which supplies you need to restock most frequently and how long it takes for new supplies to arrive.
Which of the following consumable supplies is used to preserve a specimen obtained during an exam?
Fixative
