Which of the following is NOT listed as an opening duty for clinical tasks?

• A. Check refrigerator
• B. Print out patient list for the day
• C. Prepare patient rooms
• D. Turn off all equipment

Answer: (D)

Opening duties are about getting the clinic ready for the day and ensuring safety, efficiency, and readiness for patients. Checking the refrigerator is essential because many medications or specimens must be stored at proper temperatures, so you verify the temperature and log it to prevent spoilage or safety issues. Printing out the patient list for the day helps the staff anticipate who is coming, align room assignments, and plan staffing and workflow so appointments run smoothly. Preparing patient rooms ensures rooms are clean, stocked with necessary supplies, and ready for exams, which minimizes delays and keeps care moving.

Turning off all equipment, however, is something you typically do at the end of the day. It’s a closing task aimed at safety and energy conservation, not at setting up for the morning. Turning devices off before the day starts could disrupt operations and patient care. So that option isn’t part of opening duties.