Clinical Medical Assisting Flashcards
Electrocauterization is used for
removal of benign skin lesions
Quality control is important because
it assures validity and reliability of the testing
Which of the following are applied to the outside of the material used to wrap instruments or supplies for the autoclave that lets you know when an item or items have been sterilized?
sterilization indicators
Why did Congress pass the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) in 1988?
to ensure accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of testing.
What instrument holds open layers of tissue, exposing the areas beneath?
Retractors
What instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eye?
Ophthalmoscope
The most effective method of sterilization is
autoclaving
The process of sanitization
removes organic material and reduces the number of microorganisms
What is a fenestrated sterile drape?
A drape that is placed over the pt, with the opening over the area where the surgical procedure will be performed
When performing skin preparation before a surgical procedure, the antiseptic solution or soap should be applied starting at the incision site and using a motion that is
circular starting from the incision area to the outside edges of the area
A urine specimen collected over a specific period of time for quantitative analysis is
timed
The major components of a routine urinalysis are
physical, chemical, and microscopic.
What are the two most important factors in performing an effective hand wash?
friction and running warm water
What kind of machines do electrocardiograph technicians operate?
EKG
The instrument used to view the urinary bladder is
a cystoscope
The third level of infection control is
sterilization
Forceps are used to
hold tissue
The urinalysis may reveal leukocytes which could indicate
a urinary tract infection
Cold sterilization is achieved through the use of
chemicals
Calibration
detects errors caused by lab equipment not working properly
While Susan is preparing a blood specimen for laboratory analysis, the container tips over and blood spills on the laboratory table. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of the spill?
Wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, use a cleanup kit, sprinkle congealing powder over the spill, scoop up the spill, place contents in bag, wipe area with germicide, place all contaminated materials in biohazard container.
Laura disinfects the exam tables in between each patient using a 1:10 bleach solution. In order for the process to be effective she must
prepare the solution according to the recommended dilution, store the solution in a closed container, allow recommended contact time, and change after recommended period of expiration.
The destruction of all microorganisms is known as
sterilization
When performing a sedimentation rate, the Wintrobe or Westergren tube is filled to the level marked
0mm.
According to OSHA, what information must be included in the exposure control plan?
Exposure determination, method of compliance, postexposure evaluation and follow up procedures
Which of the following sutures does not require removal from the body?
gut
For minor surgical procedures, an acceptable skin cleansing agent is
4% chlorhexidine gluconate
The difference between handwashing and antiseptic handwashing is
antiseptic handwashing utilizes antimicrobial soap
Most instruments are classified according to their function, which instrument is classified as a dilating/probing instrument?
speculum
The destruction of all microorganisms is essential for surgical asepsis. The method often used in the medical office that completely destroys microorganisms is
sterilization
Which one of the following processes is required for surgical instruments and equipment that will come into contact with internal body tissues or cavities that are considered sterile?
Sterilization
The tympanic thermometer is inserted into the
ear
The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave cycle to
allow the items to dry
The concept “Universal precautions” refers to
assuming all human blood and some body fluids may carry infectious or bloodborne pathogens.
Sterilization is the
destruction of all microbial life
A stainless-steel instrument with a handle at one end and two prongs at the other end used to test hearing is a
tuning fork
Which of the following is a surgery that is used to treat an abscess?
Incision and drainage
What instruments have sharp edges and are used to incise skin and tissue?
cutting and dissecting instruments
Instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set-up include
needle holder, scissors, and forceps.
