Powerpoint Questions Flashcards
Maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as:
Medical Asepsis
An organism that carries microorganisms from person to person:
Vector
Anesthetic applied locally to the skin is referred to as:
Topical
Patient is scheduled for a bandage change; this is referred to as a:
Follow-up appointment
Strict housekeeping practices in your office is part of:
Standard Precautions
A fused needle and thread is referred to as:
Swaged
Patient moving on their own:
Active Mobility
Patient moving with assistance of therapist:
Passive Mobility
Blood, semen and mucous are considered:
Known Infectious Agents
Forms of hand sanitizers:
Foams, gels, and liquids
What color is required for the biohazard labels?:
Orange-red
Making an incision is done only by the:
Provider
A person who has no immunity to an infection or organism:
Susceptible Host
Bringing the edge of a wound together:
Approximating
Crutches, canes and wheelchairs are an example of:
Mobility Devices
This must be provided by the employer to protect the employee from contracting infections or diseases from patients:
PPE
These scissors are used to cut superficial tissue:
Curved Scissors
This type of infection is present at birth:
Congenital
If you’re not sure something is sterile, consider it:
Unsterile
Bandage scissors have what type of bottom blade?:
Blunt
___________ should be puncture resistant, leaf proof and closable.
Sharps Containers
Gown, goggles, mask, gloves are all examples of :
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
Tuberculosis is an __________ transmission.
Airborne
Using an instrument scrub brush to clean instruments is referred to as:
Sanitization
These should be worn when cleaning us a spill in your office:
Utility Gloves