chapter 9 (cleaning methods)

Question 1

yearly exam to confirm patients health or diagnose a physical problem

Answer 1

physical exam

Question 2

ease at which people can move into and out of a space

Answer 2

accessibility

Question 3

broadens the definition of disability, making it easier for someone with a disability to receive protection from the ADA

Answer 3

ADA amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)

Question 4

the absence of viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms

Answer 4

asepsis

Question 5

scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove contaminants

Answer 5

sanitization

Question 6

what is the first step before disinfection or sterilization?

Answer 6

sanitization

Question 7

complete destruction of all living microorganisms

Answer 7

sterilization

Question 8

process that kills most, but not all, microorganisms

Answer 8

disenfection

Question 9

thick walled reproductive bodies capable of resisting harsh conditions

Answer 9

spores

Question 10

cleaning products applied to objects to reduce or eliminate infectious microorganisms

Answer 10

disinfectant

Question 11

cleaning products used on human tissues as anti-infection agents

Answer 11

antiseptic

Question 12

used to open the anus for an exam

Answer 12

anoscope

Question 13

additional source of light for an exam

Answer 13

examination light

Question 14

reflects inside of mouth and throat for exam purposes

Answer 14

laryngeal mirror

Question 15

used to enlarge opening of the nose to permit viewing (can be reusable or disposable)

Answer 15

nasal speculum

Question 16

lighted instrument used to examine inner structures of the eye

Answer 16

ophthalmoscope

Question 17

used to examine ear canal and tympanic membrane

Answer 17

otoscope

Question 18

small flashlight used when additional light is necessary in small areas, also used to check people response in the eye

Answer 18

penlight

Question 19

used to check patient reflexes

Answer 19

reflex hammer

Question 20

long strip of fabric, marked off in inches and or centimeters used to measure size or development of an area

Answer 20

tape measure

Question 21

used to test patients hearing

Answer 21

tuning fork

Question 22

used to enlarge vagina to make vagina and cervix accessible for visual exam and specimen collection

Answer 22

vaginal speculum