Assignment 18 Questions

1) Name one technique we discussed for minimizing stress and anxiety (not listening to music and not sleeping), that you think might be helpful to a family member or friend.  How would you demonstrate this technique to them?  How do you think it would make them feel to have this technique to use for themselves?

2) What instrument(s) should never be used for the manual cleaning of surgical instruments?

3) True or False: Chemical indicators are impregnated with a thermolabile dye that changes color when exposed to the sterilization process. If the chemical reaction of the indicator does not show the expected results, the item may still be sterile and must not be re-sterilized.

4) The following is not considered a low-level disinfectant:

6) Most indicator strips are designed to change color after being exposed to a temperature of _______ for 15 minutes.

7) Select all that Apply: Because chemical disinfectants lose their potency over time, medical assistants should strictly adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations for:

8) True or False: Scissors should cut cleanly and smoothly. To test for this, medical assistants should cut into a thin piece of gauze. The scissors are in proper working condition if they cut all the way to the middle of the blade without catching on the gauze.

9) True or False: The sterilization process consists of the following components: monitoring program, sanitizing items, wrapping items, loading the autoclave, operating the autoclave, handling and storing packs, and maintaining the autoclave.

10) Medical assistants should carefully read the SDS and the container label before using a chemical disinfectant. All safety precautions should be followed when using the chemical to protect against which of the following:

11) Before putting on sterile gloves, the medical assistant should:

12) Select all that Apply: Which of the following methods discussed in the reading can be used to clean instruments:

13) Ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol provide disinfection and can be used to disinfect which of the following:

14) Select all that Apply: The wrapping material must be made of a substance that is not affected by the sterilization process and must allow steam to penetrate while preventing contaminants such as __________ from entering during handling and storage.

15) True or False: Industrial oils and silicon sprays are steam penetrable and will not build up on the instrument, affecting its working condition.

16) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is responsible for the study of the transmission and control of:

17) Handwashing should be performed by: