The exam room
How many rooms should be available at all times for a physicians office?
2
What does the word Sanitization mean?
scrubbing instruments with special brushes and detergent to remove any body fluids where pathogens can grow.
Disinfection is the process that destroys what?
microorganisms
what is the first step in preventing infection transmission the exam room or treatment area?
Washing hands
a door way size in an exam room should be how big
8x12
What are the first 2 things you do with instruments before sterilization?
Sanitize and disinfect
to kills microorganisms, what part of the instrument do you have to make sure you scrub the most?
all of it
After washing your hands, what should you do to handle faucets and doorknobs?
A clean papertowel
what are puncture proof containers used for?
to throw away biohazard sharps
When should you sanitize instruments after use?
immediately
Cleaning products used as a anti-infection are called what?
antiseptics
What 3 things are you responsible for disinfecting work surfaces in the exam room?
examining table
sink
counter top
A clearance space in rooms and hall ways is how many inches in diameter to allow wheelchairs to enter
60
What kinds of gloves should you use when you sanitize instruments?
utility gloves
What do you use to remove items from whatever disinfection unit used?
transfer forceps or sterilizing forceps
OSHA regulations require to put what on the outside of the refrigerator, freezer or cabinets that store biohazardous materials?
A biohazard sign
A doctor performs a general exam on a patient to determine?
Patients health and diagnosis
What temperature of water should you use when scrubbing instruments?
HOT
What reproductive bodies are capable of resisting harsh conditions?
Bacterial spores
The laboratory refrigerator temperature should be kept at range?
36 -46 degrees F