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This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other
organs. Select one:
• Cranial
• Nasal
• Thoracic
• Orbital
Rationale - The thoracic cavity contains the lungs, heart, esophagus and trachea
The correct answer is: Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that
includesthe cranial and spinal cavities.
Select one:
• Pelvic cavity
• Posterior (dorsal) cavity
• Abdominal cavity
• Transverse plane
Rationale - The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc.
Select one:
• Sanitization
• Disinfection
• Sterilization
• Distillation
Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes
anddetergents to remove blood, mucous and other contaminants
, The correct answer is: Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms.
Select one:
• Disinfection
• Sanitizing
• Treated with antiseptics
• Sterilization
Rationale - Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro organisms; however it cannot
killall
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an
openwound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
Select one:
• Distillation
• Disinfection
• Sanitizationd. Sterilization
Rationale - Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will penetrate a
patient'sskin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not
beused as a screening procedure?
Select one:
• Colonoscopy
• ECG
• Chest x-ray
• Blood work
Rationale - A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to screen for
coloncancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left
portions?Select one:
• Lateral