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70 Cards in this Set
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The term "hemi" is a |
Prefix |
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The term "excise" means |
To cut out |
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Which of the following means "beside or near"? |
Para |
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Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone? |
ORIF (open reduction internal fixation) |
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The term "intercosto" means |
Between the ribs |
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The term "hypo" means |
Below |
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The majority of medical terms are either ____ or _____ |
Greek or Latin |
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Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word? |
Root word element |
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The purpose of a combining vowel is to: |
Ease pronunciation |
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The last word element in a medical term is the: |
Suffix |
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The root element, "gastro," refers to the: |
Stomach |
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The suffix, "ectomy," refers to: |
Surgical removal |
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"Hyperglycemia" refers to: |
High blood sugar |
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The term "rhinoplasty," refers to: |
Surgical repair of the nose |
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"Dermopathy," is a(an): |
Skin disease |
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"Lithotripsy," refers to: |
Crushing of a stone |
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"Subcutaneous," refers to: |
Beneath the skin |
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The term, "periosteal elevator," refers to: |
An instrument used to remove tissue around the bone |
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The term, "BKA," refers to a surgical procedure involving: |
Surgical removal of the leg below the knee |
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The term, "CR," relates to a surgical procedure for: |
Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision |
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Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria
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False
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Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live.
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False
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Viruses are larger than bacteria
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False
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The spore is the functional center of a cell.
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False
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Staphylococcus is classified as a gram–positive bacteria.
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True
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All microorganism are harmful to humans.
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False
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Central service technicians can protect patients by breaking the chain of infection.
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True
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Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions.
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True
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All bacteria require the same conditions to live and grow.
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False
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Psychrophiles grow best at warm temperatures.
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False
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Microorganisms reproduce by a process called:
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Binary fission
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For safety purposes, central service technicians should consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area:
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Potentially infectious
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The part of a cell that control cell function is the:
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Nucleus
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A mode of bacterial transmission that would take place when an infectious agent was transmitted through an item such as food or water is called:
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Common vehicle
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______ is an example of a fungus
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Athlete's foot
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Soiled instruments and other items are received _______ area of the central service dept.
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Decontamination
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_______ is the first step in the step in the sterilization process.
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Cleaning
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Central service technicians must wear special attire referred to as ______ to minimize their exposure to blood borne pathogens and other contaminants.
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PPE
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Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedures for an entire day are usually pulled(collected):
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The day or evening before they will be used
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What type of air pressure is required for decontamination areas?
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Negative
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The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimension?
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Employability skills
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Nosocomial infections are:
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Those which occur in the course of being treated in a hospital
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The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a:
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Job description
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In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in a central service department?
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Formal education
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Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department head?
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Director
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The largest customer of central service is:
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The operating room
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Which of the following is not a growing trend in the central service?
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Decentralization of central service responsibilities
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In central service, the concept of "one–way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products:
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From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
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Surgical instruments should be expected:
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After they are cleaned
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The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to:
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Properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements
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This system gives the body shape and support
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Skeletal system
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This tissue connects one bone to another
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Ligament
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These muscles control involuntary movement like, breathing, digestion, etc
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Smooth muscles
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This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to provide hearing.
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Stapedectomy
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More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid.
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Plasma
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This organ filters the blood to remove amino acids and neutralize some harmful toxins.
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Liver
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This surgical procedure removes the uterus.
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Hysterectomy
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This gland stimulates body growth
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Pituitary gland
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The lining of the uterus.
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Endometrium
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This surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve.
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Carpal tunnel repair
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The largest part of the human brain is the:
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Cerebrum
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This surgical procedure is the removal of the testicle.
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Orchiectomy
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The "throat".
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Pharynx
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This surgical procedure is the removal of the gall bladder
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Cholecystectomy
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The hip joint is an example of a:
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Ball and socket joint
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This tissue covers the body's external surface.
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Epithelial tissue
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The brain center of a cell.
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Nucleus
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Cartilage is replaced by bone through a process called:
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Ossification
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The white portion of the eye is called the:
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Sclera
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The "voice box".
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Larynx
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