TODAY'S MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
CHAPTER 17 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Aerobe - ANSWER A microorganism that needs oxygen to live and grow.
Common types of microorganisms - ANSWER bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, animal parasites
growth requirements for microorganisms - ANSWER Proper nutrition, oxygen, temperature, darkness,
moisture, and pH
proper nutrition - ANSWER Autotrophs- inorganic or non living for food
Heterotrophs- organic or living for food
Oxygen - ANSWER Aerobes and anaerobes
protective mechanisms of the of the body - ANSWER Skin, mucous membranes, mucus and cilia,
coughing and sneezing, tears and sweat, urine and vagina secretions are acidic,
Stomach secretes hydrochloride acid
Specific techniques for sanitizing the hands - ANSWER 1. Washing with plain nonmicrobial soap and
water
2. Washing with antimicrobial soap and water
3. Applying alcohol based hand rub
Anaerobe - ANSWER A microorganism that grows best in the absence of oxygen.
Antiseptic - ANSWER An agent that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganism.
Bloodborne Pathogens - ANSWER Pathogenic microorganisms capable of causing disease that are
present in human blood.
, Cilia - ANSWER Slender, hairlike processes that constantly beat toward the outside to remove
microorganisms from the body.
Contaminated - ANSWER The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or OPIM on an item
or surface.
Exposure Incident - ANSWER A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non intact skin, or
parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from an employee's
duties.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in medical office categories: - ANSWER Exposure control plan
Safer medical devices
Labeling requirements
Communication of hazard to employees
Record keeping
Hand Hygiene - ANSWER The process of cleaning or sanitizing the hands.
Infection - ANSWER The condition in which the body, or part of it, is invaded by a pathogen.
Medical Asepsis - ANSWER Practices that are employed to inhibit the growth and hinder the
transmission of pathogenic microorganisms.
Microorganism - ANSWER A microscopic plant or animal.
Nonintact Skin - ANSWER Skin that has a break in the surface.
Nonpathogen - ANSWER A microorganism that does not normally produce disease.
CHAPTER 17 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Aerobe - ANSWER A microorganism that needs oxygen to live and grow.
Common types of microorganisms - ANSWER bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, animal parasites
growth requirements for microorganisms - ANSWER Proper nutrition, oxygen, temperature, darkness,
moisture, and pH
proper nutrition - ANSWER Autotrophs- inorganic or non living for food
Heterotrophs- organic or living for food
Oxygen - ANSWER Aerobes and anaerobes
protective mechanisms of the of the body - ANSWER Skin, mucous membranes, mucus and cilia,
coughing and sneezing, tears and sweat, urine and vagina secretions are acidic,
Stomach secretes hydrochloride acid
Specific techniques for sanitizing the hands - ANSWER 1. Washing with plain nonmicrobial soap and
water
2. Washing with antimicrobial soap and water
3. Applying alcohol based hand rub
Anaerobe - ANSWER A microorganism that grows best in the absence of oxygen.
Antiseptic - ANSWER An agent that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganism.
Bloodborne Pathogens - ANSWER Pathogenic microorganisms capable of causing disease that are
present in human blood.
, Cilia - ANSWER Slender, hairlike processes that constantly beat toward the outside to remove
microorganisms from the body.
Contaminated - ANSWER The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or OPIM on an item
or surface.
Exposure Incident - ANSWER A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non intact skin, or
parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from an employee's
duties.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in medical office categories: - ANSWER Exposure control plan
Safer medical devices
Labeling requirements
Communication of hazard to employees
Record keeping
Hand Hygiene - ANSWER The process of cleaning or sanitizing the hands.
Infection - ANSWER The condition in which the body, or part of it, is invaded by a pathogen.
Medical Asepsis - ANSWER Practices that are employed to inhibit the growth and hinder the
transmission of pathogenic microorganisms.
Microorganism - ANSWER A microscopic plant or animal.
Nonintact Skin - ANSWER Skin that has a break in the surface.
Nonpathogen - ANSWER A microorganism that does not normally produce disease.
