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front 1

The goal of surgical asepsis is to __________.

back 1

prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office

front 2

*The primary method for sterilizing instruments and equipment in the medical office is a(n) ____________ which is a device that forces the temperature of steam above the boiling point of water.

back 2

*autocalve

front 3

*Equipment that only comes in contact with intact skin and requires low-level disinfection is categorized as a(n) ____________ item.

back 3

*non-critical

front 4

*A special strip or tag that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct length of time is a sterilization ____________

back 4

*indicator

front 5

What is the correct way to clean and preheat the autoclave?

back 5

Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction

front 6

Which of the following is a necessary step for the medical assistant to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave?

back 6

using distilled water in the unit

front 7

Employers are required by law to supply __________ at no charge to their employees.

back 7

Personal protective equipment

front 8

The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is __________.

back 8

auto calving

front 9

What is the most common microorganism associated with a surgical site infection?

back 9

Staphylococcus

front 10

Which of the following would cause incomplete sterilization of an autoclaved load?

back 10

too short a time period

front 11

The goal of medical asepsis in the medical facility is to __________.

back 11

reduce the number of microorganisms in the medical environment after they leave the body

front 12

*When wrapping items to sterilize in an autoclave, all hinged instruments should be placed in the ____________ position.

back 12

Open

front 13

Which of the following is important when running a load through the autoclave?

back 13

Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings.

front 14

When wrapping instruments for sterilization, what is the first step that should be taken?

back 14

Wash hands and don gloves.

front 15

Which of the following is a process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs?

back 15

Sterilization

front 16

1.The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is __________.

back 16

1.Sterilization

front 17

Which of the following is a necessary step for the medical assistant to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave?

back 17

Using distilled water in the unit