IAHCSMM EXAM Questions With Correct
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AAMI Use and care of medical devices
ABC Analysis Greatest value to lowest value
Abduction Movement away from midline, outward
Absolute pressure Gauge pressure + atmospheric pressure
Aerate To expose gas sterilization items to warm air
Aerator Speeds up removal of ETO residuals
Aerobic Require Oxygen
Aerosol Solid or liquid particles in air or gas, a spray
Airborne Suspended or carried in a gas or air stream
,Alimentary Canal Pathway food takes along bodies digestive system
Alkylation Eto destroys microorganisms resulting in inability of cell to normally
metabolize
Amino Acid Building block of protein
Anaerobic Doesn't require oxygen
Anatomy Structure
Angina Severe choking pain
Anion Negative
Anoxia Lack of oxygen
ANSI Oversees development of standards for products, services, and systems, in the U.S.
Antagonist Opposite
Anterior Front
,Antiseptic Inhibits growth of bacteria, on animate objects
AORN Association of Operating Room Nurses
Arteries Vessels carry blood away from heart
Arthritis Inflammation of joints
Asepsis Absence of microorganisms that cause disease
Aseptic Free from all pathogenic organisms
Aspirate To draw by suction
Atherosclerosis Hardening of arteries caused by deposits of yellow fat
Atom Smallest unit of matter
Atrophy Decreasing size
, Austenitic 300 series
Autoclave Uses steam pressure to sterilize (250-270 Deg)
Automated supply replenishment system Items removed are automatically identified and
tracked
Automatic endoscope reprocessor Automated equipment designed to clean, disinfect, and
rinse flexible endoscopes
Autonomic Nervous System Controls smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
Axilla Armpit
Bacillus Rod
Bacteria Single celled, reproduce by splitting, some cause diseases (germs)
Bactericidal Destruction of Bacteria
Balance Sheet Financial summary of what the hospital owns
Answers
AAMI Use and care of medical devices
ABC Analysis Greatest value to lowest value
Abduction Movement away from midline, outward
Absolute pressure Gauge pressure + atmospheric pressure
Aerate To expose gas sterilization items to warm air
Aerator Speeds up removal of ETO residuals
Aerobic Require Oxygen
Aerosol Solid or liquid particles in air or gas, a spray
Airborne Suspended or carried in a gas or air stream
,Alimentary Canal Pathway food takes along bodies digestive system
Alkylation Eto destroys microorganisms resulting in inability of cell to normally
metabolize
Amino Acid Building block of protein
Anaerobic Doesn't require oxygen
Anatomy Structure
Angina Severe choking pain
Anion Negative
Anoxia Lack of oxygen
ANSI Oversees development of standards for products, services, and systems, in the U.S.
Antagonist Opposite
Anterior Front
,Antiseptic Inhibits growth of bacteria, on animate objects
AORN Association of Operating Room Nurses
Arteries Vessels carry blood away from heart
Arthritis Inflammation of joints
Asepsis Absence of microorganisms that cause disease
Aseptic Free from all pathogenic organisms
Aspirate To draw by suction
Atherosclerosis Hardening of arteries caused by deposits of yellow fat
Atom Smallest unit of matter
Atrophy Decreasing size
, Austenitic 300 series
Autoclave Uses steam pressure to sterilize (250-270 Deg)
Automated supply replenishment system Items removed are automatically identified and
tracked
Automatic endoscope reprocessor Automated equipment designed to clean, disinfect, and
rinse flexible endoscopes
Autonomic Nervous System Controls smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
Axilla Armpit
Bacillus Rod
Bacteria Single celled, reproduce by splitting, some cause diseases (germs)
Bactericidal Destruction of Bacteria
Balance Sheet Financial summary of what the hospital owns
