Unit 3: A Clean And Safe Environment
Which of the following is an example of a fomite? - correct answer ✔✔Weight scale
To make sure clients do not experience a foul smell that staff may have grown accustomed to: - correct
answer ✔✔Ask your mail carrier to notify you of any foul smells
What can you do to keep a clean facility and ensure that nothing is overlooked? - correct answer
✔✔Have a checklist and initial once it is completed
Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area: - correct answer ✔✔Creates a cluttered
appearance
Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal glands secretions? - correct answer ✔✔Odors will
take more time to dissipate the the longer these items are left in the room
To avoid leaving urine on the front of the desk, or vomit in the lobby that you can't see: - correct answer
✔✔Walk around to the client's side of the desk and examine the area frequently
How often should exam tables be cleaned? - correct answer ✔✔After each patient leaves the exam room
Disinfecting items such as weight scales and exam tables helps to prevent ________, which are infections
acquired in the hospital. - correct answer ✔✔Nosocomial
When disinfecting exam tables: - correct answer ✔✔Tables that are not completely dry have the
potential to cause chemical burns or reactions to the next pet.
What is a good rule of thumb to follow in regards to keeping a clean and orderly environment? - correct
answer ✔✔"Clean as you go"
Which of the following is an example of a fomite? - correct answer ✔✔Weight scale
To make sure clients do not experience a foul smell that staff may have grown accustomed to: - correct
answer ✔✔Ask your mail carrier to notify you of any foul smells
What can you do to keep a clean facility and ensure that nothing is overlooked? - correct answer
✔✔Have a checklist and initial once it is completed
Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area: - correct answer ✔✔Creates a cluttered
appearance
Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal glands secretions? - correct answer ✔✔Odors will
take more time to dissipate the the longer these items are left in the room
To avoid leaving urine on the front of the desk, or vomit in the lobby that you can't see: - correct answer
✔✔Walk around to the client's side of the desk and examine the area frequently
How often should exam tables be cleaned? - correct answer ✔✔After each patient leaves the exam room
Disinfecting items such as weight scales and exam tables helps to prevent ________, which are infections
acquired in the hospital. - correct answer ✔✔Nosocomial
When disinfecting exam tables: - correct answer ✔✔Tables that are not completely dry have the
potential to cause chemical burns or reactions to the next pet.
What is a good rule of thumb to follow in regards to keeping a clean and orderly environment? - correct
answer ✔✔"Clean as you go"
