Handwashing/Isolation
Handwashing is the number one way to prevent the spread of __________?
Infection/germs
Define pathogens.
A disease-producing organism
Medical terminology is derived mostly from?
Latin and Greek words
Radial pulse is located in the ________?
Wrist
When using an autoclave, the medical assistant must fill the reservoir with ________?
Distilled water
How long should the medical assistant wash their hands for?
20-30 seconds
CDC stands for?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
cyan
blue
A normal adult pulse rate is ____ to ____.
60-100
______ contains necessary information regarding chemicals in the work area?
MSDS/SDS
Name the 3 types of isolation
-Contact
-Droplet
-Airborne
What 2 patient populations are most susceptible to infection?
-infants under 3 months
-elderly
Two great resources for a medical assistant learning new medical terms include?
Internet and medical dictionary
This pulse location is most accurate and typically used with infants and small children?
Apical
List the correct order for removing PPE.
-gloves
-goggles
-gown
-mask
Personal protective equipment
-gown
-gloves
-mask
-goggles/face shield
What 4 things do microorganisms need to grow?
-food
-moisture
-darkness
-suitable temperature
hem/hemat
blood
Anthropometric measurements include?
height and weight
_______ is concerned with any workplace hazard that may impact the safety of an employee.
OSHA
When should hands be washed with soap and water (4 responses)?
-after restroom
-before eating
-when visibly soiled
-when working with c-diff patients
The destruction of all microbial life, pathogens, and non-pathogens occurs through ________?
Surgical asepsis
stoma
mouth
Name 4 factors that could increase heart rate.
-fever
-anxiety
-dehydration
-drugs/medications
-age
-gender
Which Hepatitis is transmitted by fecal waste contamination of food and water supply?
Hepatitis A