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This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other
organs. Select one:
a. Cranial
b. Nasal
c. Thoracic
d. 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 includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
Select one:
a. Pelvic cavity
b. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. 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:
a. Sanitization
b. Disinfection
c. Sterilization
d. Distillation
Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and equipment with
special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other contaminants
The correct answer is: Sanitization
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This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease- causing organisms.
Select one:
a. Disinfection
b. Sanitizing
c. Treated with antiseptics
d. Sterilization
Rationale - Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro organisms;
however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body
tissue or an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
Select one:
a. Distillation
b. Disinfection
c. Sanitization
d. Sterilization
Rationale - Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will penetrate
a patient's skin. 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 be used as a screening procedure?
Select one:
a. Colonoscopy
b. ECG
c. Chest x-ray
d. Blood work
Rationale - A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to
screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left
portions? Select one:
a. Lateral
b. Frontal
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c. Transverse
d. Sagittal
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This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other
organs. Select one:
a. Cranial
b. Nasal
c. Thoracic
d. 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 includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
Select one:
a. Pelvic cavity
b. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. 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:
a. Sanitization
b. Disinfection
c. Sterilization
d. Distillation
Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and equipment with
special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other contaminants
The correct answer is: Sanitization
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This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the
activity of disease- causing organisms.
Select one:
a. Disinfection
b. Sanitizing
c. Treated with antiseptics
d. Sterilization
Rationale - Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro organisms;
however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body
tissue or an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
Select one:
a. Distillation
b. Disinfection
c. Sanitization
d. Sterilization
Rationale - Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will penetrate
a patient's skin. 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 be used as a screening procedure?
Select one:
a. Colonoscopy
b. ECG
c. Chest x-ray
d. Blood work
Rationale - A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to
screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left
portions? Select one:
a. Lateral
b. Frontal
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c. Transverse
d. Sagittal
