Question 1

When the medical assistant puts a patient in the examination room to wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   on the countertop in the examination room
B)   in a rack that hangs on the wall directly outside the examination room
C)   at the reception desk for the physician to pick up before entering the room
D)   in a rack attached to the inside of the examination room door
E)   in the appropriate place in the filing cabinet that holds patient recordsF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

The toilets, sinks, and wastebaskets should be disinfected according to facility policy. In most medical offices, they are disinfected____.

Accepted Answer

A)   once a day
B)   every other day
C)   once a week
D)   once every two weeks
E)   once a monthF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following instruments tests a patient's hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ophthalmoscope
B)   Tuning fork
C)   Sphygmomanometer
D)   Stethoscope
E)   OtoscopeF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?

Accepted Answer

A)   Boiling water
B)   Iodine
C)   Acid products
D)   Formaldehyde
E)   BleachF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Transcutaneous absorption is absorption through ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ingestion
B)   the body's organs
C)   a cut or crack in the skin
D)   inhalation
E)   subcutaneous injectionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following instruments must be sterilized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anoscope and vaginal speculum
B)   Laryngeal mirror and nasal speculum
C)   Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
D)   Ophthalmoscope and otoscope
E)   Penlight and reflex hammerF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is permissible in ultrasonic cleaning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Placing all of the instruments together in the bath
B)   Placing all instruments with hinges in the closed position
C)   Removing the instruments from the ultrasonic cleaner and wrap without rinsing
D)   Reusing the ultrasonic cleaning solution for several baths
E)   Using anti-grease dishwashing detergent in the cleaning bathF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following provides an additional source of light during an examination and is usually on a flexible arm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Penlight
B)   Exam light
C)   Ophthalmoscope
D)   Otoscope
E)   AnoscopeF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Sandra arrived a little late this morning because her car wouldn't start. Although she usually checks the exam rooms for cleanliness before bringing a patient back to an exam room, the rooms are almost always in good shape, so she skips that step this morning. As she brings the first patient into the exam room, she notices an unidentifiable clear gel-like substance on the edge of the examining table. The paper cover is clean and fresh. What should Sandra do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wipe up the substance with a tissue and assist the patient onto the examining table
B)   Call the front desk and ask them to have housekeeping come and clean the table
C)   Ask the patient to step back into the waiting area while she cleans up the table
D)   Spray the substance with a disinfectant and tell the patient the physician will be in shortly
E)   Notify her supervisor immediately that the room is not cleanF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following are examples of disposable supplies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Penlights and reflex hammers
B)   Laryngeal mirrors and vaginal specula
C)   Exam lights and stethoscopes
D)   Tongue depressors and glass slides
E)   Sphygmomanometers and otoscopesF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

How often should you change the cover on the examining table?

Accepted Answer

A)   Daily
B)   After every third use
C)   Weekly
D)   Monthly
E)   After every useF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is the appropriate way to dispose of paper coverings soiled by body fluids or blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place them in the garbage can in the examination room
B)   Collect them in a central location until they can be disposed of
C)   Place them in a large garbage can in the hall
D)   Dispose of them in a biohazardous waste container
E)   Place them in a laundry hamper for housekeeping to washF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is the main reason for dusting shelves and furniture in the examination room?

Accepted Answer

A)   It gives a clean appearance.
B)   It preserves the finish of the furniture.
C)   It eliminates dust that harbors bacteria and allergens.
D)   It promotes a sterile environment.
E)   It is an efficient way to pass the time between patient appointments.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

One of Stan's duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62 °\degree° F. What should Stan do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Call the repair company to fix the refrigerator
B)   Turn down the setting so the refrigerator will get colder
C)   Notify all lab personnel that specimens in the refrigerator may be compromised
D)   Record the current temperature and continue with his morning duties
E)   Move the specimens to the food refrigerator so they won't be affected F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   measure body temperature
B)   measure blood pressure
C)   examine the ear canal
D)   examine the eye
E)   open the anus for examinationF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drop each instrument into the sink
B)   Wear utility gloves
C)   Scrub each instrument with a metal brush or steel wool
D)   Allow them to soak for six hours
E)   Use an acidic-pH detergentF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

A medical assistant may do which of the following housekeeping tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Damp dusting an open shelf
B)   Scrubbing floors
C)   Cleaning blinds
D)   Washing windows
E)   Vacuuming carpetsF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   wrap them in a towel
B)   place them in water with a neutral-pH detergent
C)   set them aside until you can clean them
D)   place them in cool water
E)   put them in a drawer to get them out of the wayF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is used to disinfect surfaces and soak rubber equipment before sanitization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bleach
B)   Alcohol
C)   Iodine
D)   Boiling water
E)   Hydrogen peroxideF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The key piece of equipment in the examination room is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   examining table
B)   scale with a height bar
C)   biohazardous waste container
D)   visitor's chair
E)   physician's rolling stoolF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

One of Stan's duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62 $\degree$ F. What should Stan do?

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Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments?

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How often should you change the cover on the examining table?

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Which of the following instruments must be sterilized?

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When the medical assistant puts a patient in the examination room to wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record is ____.

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If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ____.

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Which of the following are examples of disposable supplies?

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Which of the following is used to disinfect surfaces and soak rubber equipment before sanitization?

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Which of the following is the main reason for dusting shelves and furniture in the examination room?

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Which of the following is the appropriate way to dispose of paper coverings soiled by body fluids or blood?

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A medical assistant may do which of the following housekeeping tasks?

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The toilets, sinks, and wastebaskets should be disinfected according to facility policy. In most medical offices, they are disinfected____.

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Which of the following provides an additional source of light during an examination and is usually on a flexible arm?

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Which of the following instruments tests a patient's hearing?

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Which of the following is permissible in ultrasonic cleaning?

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Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?

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The key piece of equipment in the examination room is the ____.

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An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ____.

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Transcutaneous absorption is absorption through ____.

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Exam 9: Examination and Treatment Areas

One of Stan's duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62 °\degree° F. What should Stan do?

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Which of the following should you do when you sanitize instruments?

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How often should you change the cover on the examining table?

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Which of the following instruments must be sterilized?

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When the medical assistant puts a patient in the examination room to wait for the physician, the usual place to put the patient's medical record is ____.

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If you cannot sanitize instruments immediately after using them, ____.

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Which of the following are examples of disposable supplies?

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Which of the following is used to disinfect surfaces and soak rubber equipment before sanitization?

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Which of the following is the main reason for dusting shelves and furniture in the examination room?

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Which of the following is the appropriate way to dispose of paper coverings soiled by body fluids or blood?

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A medical assistant may do which of the following housekeeping tasks?

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The toilets, sinks, and wastebaskets should be disinfected according to facility policy. In most medical offices, they are disinfected____.

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Which of the following provides an additional source of light during an examination and is usually on a flexible arm?

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Which of the following instruments tests a patient's hearing?

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Which of the following is permissible in ultrasonic cleaning?

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Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?

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The key piece of equipment in the examination room is the ____.

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An anoscope is an instrument that is used to ____.

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Transcutaneous absorption is absorption through ____.

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