What Should the Medical Assistant Do If in Doubt About

question 62

Multiple Choice

What should the medical assistant do if in doubt about the sterility of an article?

• A) Use the article,making sure to use sterile technique.
• B) Do not use the article; obtain another one.
• C) Ask the provider if the article should be used.
• D) Cleanse the article with a disinfectant before using.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process of receiving and interpreting information from the environment through sensory receptors.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of a pathway along which impulses pass from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system for interpretation.

Afferent Nerves

Nerves that carry sensory information from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.