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Quiz #2 Chapters 3&4 Flashcards

0
Q

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?

A

True

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1
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Does an autoclave sterilize or sanitize medical instruments?

A

Sterilize

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2
Q

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

A

True

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3
Q

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

A

True

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4
Q

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

A

True

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5
Q

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

A

False

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6
Q

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

A

False

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7
Q

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

A

HYPOXEMIA

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8
Q

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

A

Manual method

Ultrasound method

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9
Q

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

A

Korotkoff sounds

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10
Q

What is a critical item?

A

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

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11
Q

Where is the most common site for measuring pulse?

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

A

A) Radial

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12
Q

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

A

True

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13
Q

What body temperature indicates a fever?

A) 98
B) 99.5
C) 100.4

A

C) 100.4

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14
Q

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

A

Decontamination

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15
Q

What are the vital signs?

A 
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
Pulse oximetry
16
Q

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

A

True

17
Q

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

A

True

18
Q

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

A

250 degrees F

19
Q

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

A

True

20
Q

MSDS is the abbreviation for _________.

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

21
Q

The two phases of respiration are _______ and ______.

A

Inhalation & Exhalation

22
Q

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

A

True

23
Q

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

A

True

24
Q

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

A

Sterilization

25
Q

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

A

False

26
Q

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

A

Autoclave

27
Q

The _______ functions as the body’s thermostat?

A

Hypothalamus

28
Q

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

A

True

29
Q

What is a normal adult body temperature range?

A

97 - 99 degrees F

30
Q

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

A

D) Sanitization

31
Q

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

A

Medulla Oblongata

32
Q

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

A

True

33
Q

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

A

True

34
Q

CDC stands for what?

A

Centers for Disease Control

35
Q

What is performed to determine whether a pulse is present?

A

Apical-radial pulse

36
Q

Each respiration is divided into how many phases?

A

2

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