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has been shown to inactivate HIV, but isopropyl alcohol has not (making it an inadequate option
in this situation). Chemicals may be effective for disinfection and sterilization, but in turn can be
harsh on instruments. The length of time instruments must remain immersed in a chemical (i.e.
10 hours for Cidex disinfectant) may create a potential for damage to the instruments over time.
Chemicals are highly effective and have a definite use in a medical facility, but the best answer
in this case is steam sterilization.
The medical assistant schedules a follow-up appointment for a patient following surgical
removal of their uterus. The medical term for this procedure is
A. oophorectomy.
B. hysterectomy.
C. uteroscopy.
D. amniocentesis.
Your response:
hysterectomy.
Correct response:
hysterectomy.
Rationale: The definition of a Hysterectomy is Hyster- = uterus, ectomy = surgical removal of.
An Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of an ovary or ovaries, an Ureteroscopy is an
examination of the upper urinary tract, and Amniocentesis is a test used to determine whether an
unborn baby has any genetic abnormalities.
Which of the following phone calls should be handled first?
A. A patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath
B. A patient previously treated with a blood pressure of 142/90 aggressively asking for
refills
C. A patient concerned about laboratory results about HIV
D. A physician returning a page
Your response:
A patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath
Correct response:
A patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath
Rationale: By following the ABC rule (airway, breathing, circulation), the patient complaining
of chest pain and shortness of breath should be handled first since he/she is exhibiting signs of
respiratory distress. The other patients do not require immediate medical attention, therefore,
they should be handled after the patient with chest pain and shortness of breath.
Older adult patients are the population most at risk for which of the following medication
complications due to a declining liver function?
