At the start of the day, which action should a medical office assistant take FIRST when preparing an examination room?
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Office Practice and Patient Safety
Room, Equipment, and Supply Preparation
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Why should surfaces be cleaned with soap or detergent and water before a disinfectant is applied?
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Which set of surfaces in an examination room is considered high-touch and should be disinfected between patients?
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The examination table is disinfected between every patient primarily to...
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A new paper cover should be placed on the examination table...
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You’ll learn to
- Prepare the examination or procedure room, equipment, and supplies for examinations and minor procedures.
- Maintain aseptic awareness, including hand hygiene, surface disinfection, and protection of sterile items.
- Check that the room, equipment, and supplies are ready before the provider arrives, and escalate or report problems rather than improvising.
- Apply standard precautions and bloodborne-pathogen safety when cleaning, stocking, and disposing of supplies and waste.
Sources & references
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Bloodborne Pathogens
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
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