Quiz #2 Chapters 3&4

Question 0

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?

Answer 0

True

Question 1

Does an autoclave sterilize or sanitize medical instruments?

Answer 1

Sterilize

Question 2

True or False: An autoclave consists of an outer jacket surrounding an inner sterilizing chamber?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False: The radial artery is the most common site for measuring the pulse?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False: A disadvantage of sterilization paper is that it is difficult to spread open for the removal of the contents.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: A pulse that is regular and strong does not have to be recorded in the patients chart.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

True or False: Minor office surgery tray setups, packs, are sterilized in the autoclave for 15 minutes.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

________ is the decrease in oxygen saturation of the blood (less than 95%).

Answer 7

HYPOXEMIA

Question 8

What are the two cleansing methods used in the sanitization process?

Answer 8

Manual method

Ultrasound method

Question 9

What are used to determine systolic and diastolic sounds in blood pressure readings?

Answer 9

Korotkoff sounds

Question 10

What is a critical item?

Answer 10

An item that comes in contact with sterile tissue or the vascular system.

Question 11

Where is the most common site for measuring pulse?

A) radial
B) brachial
C) ulnar
D) temporal

Answer 11

A) Radial

Question 12

True or False: Detergent is an agent that cleanses by emulsifying dirt and oil.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What body temperature indicates a fever?

A) 98
B) 99.5
C) 100.4

Answer 13

C) 100.4

Question 14

What refers to the use of physical or chemical means to remove or destroy pathogens on an item?

Answer 14

Decontamination

Question 15

What are the vital signs?

Answer 15

Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
Pulse oximetry

Question 16

True or False: When wrapping instruments in paper, instruments with movable joints should be wrapped in an open position.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or False: Average pulse for an adult ranges from 60-100 beats per minute?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the autoclave temperature in which no organism can survive?

Answer 18

250 degrees F

Question 19

True or False: Korotkoff sounds are used to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. There are 5 various phases of them.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

MSDS is the abbreviation for _________.

Answer 20

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 21

The two phases of respiration are _______ and ______.

Answer 21

Inhalation & Exhalation

Question 22

True or False: Age, gender, and a fever can affect your pulse rate.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

True or False: Air and objects around us contain microorganisms.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

______ is the process of destroying all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores.

Answer 24

Sterilization

Question 25

True or False: The respiratory rate of a normal healthy adult ranges from 12-40 respirations per minute?

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the most common method used in a medical office to sterilize items?

Answer 26

Autoclave

Question 27

The _______ functions as the body's thermostat?

Answer 27

Hypothalamus

Question 28

True or False: During the sanitation process the medical assistant should wear disposable gloves?

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is a normal adult body temperature range?

Answer 29

97 - 99 degrees F

Question 30

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

Answer 30

D) Sanitization

Question 31

The ______, located in the brain, is the control center for involuntary respiration?

Answer 31

Medulla Oblongata

Question 32

True or False: The normal respiratory rate for adult ranges 12 to 20 respirations per minute.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

True or False: If cuff is too small: reading is falsely high.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

CDC stands for what?

Answer 34

Centers for Disease Control

Question 35

What is performed to determine whether a pulse is present?

Answer 35

Apical-radial pulse

Question 36

Each respiration is divided into how many phases?

Answer 36

2