Sanitization - ANSWERFor cleaning items that touch only healthy, intact skin
the scrubbing of instruments and
equipment with special brushes and detergent to
remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants or
media where pathogens can grow.
First step in disinfection and sterilization for other equipment
Disinfection - ANSWERuses special cleaning products applied to instruments and
equipment to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms.
Ultrasonic cleaning - ANSWER*Sound waves generated through a cleaning solution
to loosen contaminants
*For delicate instruments and those with
moving parts
Anoscope - ANSWERUsed to open the anus for examination
Exam light - ANSWERProvides additional lighting
When arranging an examination room, what three things should you consider? -
ANSWERefficiency, patient comfort, and physician convenience
Laryngeal mirror - ANSWERReflects inside of mouth and throat
Nasal speculum - ANSWERUsed to enlarge the opening of the nose
Ophthalmoscope - ANSWERUsed to examine the inner eye surfaces
Otoscope - ANSWERUsed to examine the inner ear
Penlight - ANSWERSmall flashlight used to view a small area
What is the difference between sanitization and Disinfection - ANSWERSanitization-
the scrubbing of instruments and
equipment with special brushes and detergent to
remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants or
media where pathogens can grow.
Disinfection- special cleaning products applied to instruments and equipment to
reduce or eliminate infectious organisms.
Why is it important to to have the correct lighting, temp, and ventilation in the
examination rooms? - ANSWERTo help the pt feel comfortable and more relaxed
during the examination