Quiz #2 Chapters 3&4 Flashcards
When taking a temperature through the axillary method, it measures approximately 1 degree lower than it would if taken through the oral route.
True or False?
True
Does an autoclave sterilize or sanitize medical instruments?
Sterilize
True or False: An autoclave consists of an outer jacket surrounding an inner sterilizing chamber?
True
True or False: The radial artery is the most common site for measuring the pulse?
True
True or False: A disadvantage of sterilization paper is that it is difficult to spread open for the removal of the contents.
True
True or False: A pulse that is regular and strong does not have to be recorded in the patients chart.
False
True or False: Minor office surgery tray setups, packs, are sterilized in the autoclave for 15 minutes.
False
________ is the decrease in oxygen saturation of the blood (less than 95%).
HYPOXEMIA
What are the two cleansing methods used in the sanitization process?
Manual method
Ultrasound method
What are used to determine systolic and diastolic sounds in blood pressure readings?
Korotkoff sounds
What is a critical item?
An item that comes in contact with sterile tissue or the vascular system.
Where is the most common site for measuring pulse?
A) radial
B) brachial
C) ulnar
D) temporal
A) Radial
True or False: Detergent is an agent that cleanses by emulsifying dirt and oil.
True
What body temperature indicates a fever?
A) 98
B) 99.5
C) 100.4
C) 100.4
What refers to the use of physical or chemical means to remove or destroy pathogens on an item?
Decontamination
What are the vital signs?
Temperature Pulse Respiration Blood pressure Pulse oximetry
True or False: When wrapping instruments in paper, instruments with movable joints should be wrapped in an open position.
True
True or False: Average pulse for an adult ranges from 60-100 beats per minute?
True
What is the autoclave temperature in which no organism can survive?
250 degrees F
True or False: Korotkoff sounds are used to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. There are 5 various phases of them.
True
MSDS is the abbreviation for _________.
Material Safety Data Sheet
The two phases of respiration are _______ and ______.
Inhalation & Exhalation
True or False: Age, gender, and a fever can affect your pulse rate.
True
True or False: Air and objects around us contain microorganisms.
True
______ is the process of destroying all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores.
Sterilization
True or False: The respiratory rate of a normal healthy adult ranges from 12-40 respirations per minute?
False
What is the most common method used in a medical office to sterilize items?
Autoclave
The _______ functions as the body’s thermostat?
Hypothalamus
True or False: During the sanitation process the medical assistant should wear disposable gloves?
True
What is a normal adult body temperature range?
97 - 99 degrees F
A process that removes organic material and reduces the number of microorganisms to safe levels as determined by public health requirements?
A) Decontamination
B) Detergent
C) Disinfection
D) Sanitization
D) Sanitization
The ______, located in the brain, is the control center for involuntary respiration?
Medulla Oblongata
True or False: The normal respiratory rate for adult ranges 12 to 20 respirations per minute.
True
True or False: If cuff is too small: reading is falsely high.
True
CDC stands for what?
Centers for Disease Control
What is performed to determine whether a pulse is present?
Apical-radial pulse
Each respiration is divided into how many phases?
2
