A Physical Aspect of the Medical Office That Contributes to Asepsis

question 94

Multiple Choice

A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____.

• A) a dimly lit office with a temperature of 82\(\degree\)F
• B) a sign that eating and drinking are permitted in the waiting room only
• C) designating a portion of the waiting room for sick patients
• D) allowing the trash cans to become full before emptying
• E) providing pens for patients to sign in so they don't use their own

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Definitions:

Lever Systems

Mechanical systems comprising a lever (rigid rod) that moves around a fixed point (fulcrum) to produce movement, utilized in describing bone and muscle actions.

Applied Force

A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

Fulcrum

The fixed point around which a lever pivots, enabling the lever to lift or move loads with less effort.

Load

In physiology, the force or resistance that a muscle has to overcome during contraction; in engineering, the weight or force that a structure supports.